Vintage Christmas Shadowbox with Lights

Hi Friends,

I had this old empty box and sad bottle brush just laying around and thought

I might be able to make something with them-

I cut the tree to the size of the box.

Then glued the tree back into the stand.

I looked through my paper stash to find something for the background.

Then measured the paper and cut to fit.

I also trimmed the box at the opening to enlarge the window.

The top flap needed to be re-enforced.

I had a set of battery powered fairy lights from Dollar Tree.

They worked!

I wrapped them around the tree from the bottom up-

I wanted the battery back to be at the top of the box.

The tree needed a trim, and the I used

hot glue to add some ornaments.

The tree was put inside and battery pack was attached to 

the side of the box.

I added a thrift-ed  singing Angel.

This is the top inside view.

It was hard to get a good picture because of the bright lights-

Here is a picture with the lights off

This is the back of the box.

The little Angel has such a cute face!

I moved the box to the kitchen-

Merry Christmas!

Thank you for visiting.

You are invited to stop by anytime and please say - hello!

I  appreciate and answer all comments.

xo Lisa S

DIY Winter White and Plaid Candy Canes

Hi Everyone,

This idea has been around for years and years.

You have probably made a few in your time.

I can remember using homespun fabrics for a primitive look.

These Candy Cane ornaments are easy to find, and

6 for $1.00 is a great deal.

I'm just going to show how I covered some this year for my craft show.



I used some batting scraps that I had been saving.




The batting was old and had an aged look....



....that's a nice way of saying discolored.

 

Cut strips about 1/2'' wide and about  30'' long and 2- 1'' squares for the ends.

 You may have extra to trim, it depends on how tight you wrap your candy cane.





You will need a glue gun.




I covered the ends with a small square about 1'' by 1''.

I like to wrap top to bottom.

I added a small scrap of garland and secured with twine.

The garland was getting shabby so I used wire cutters to dismantle it, now I have a

bag full of twistie-ties for crafting.

I have a large collection of vintage pins



and thought the pins would add at bit of shabby glam !

The pins were added by just putting the garland scrap through the pin back.

Then wrapping the wire garland piece to the candy cane.

In case I want to change or remove the pins.


If you like you can add a bit of white acrylic paint or glitter.

Then I added a crinkled tag-

Then I made a few more.. 

I had lots of scraps of plaid flannel.





Then  added a scrap of garland and jute.











I put them on the table.

Won't these make pretty ornaments?

  I plan to use them as part of  my gift wrapping .

Merry Christmas!

xo Lisa S



Winter Snow Scene in Repurposed Clock

Hi Friends!

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

I always wait until the weekend after to start my decorating for Christmas...

although my craft room has looked like Christmas since summer.

I found both of these clocks at the flea market.

Neither one worked , but I love clocks just for décor.

The mantel clock was in good shape but my plans were

to take it apart...sorry if that makes you gasp out loud.

I don't know what happened to the pictures


of the empty clocks, but here is the backside!

 

 

 

The Baby Ben clock had the front cover melted somehow

but the outer case was fine.

Taking out the clockworks was easy,

just by removing a couple of screws.

I saved the face plate and some parts for other projects.

I printed this postcard/label to use as the background Winter scene.


For my clock, I adjusted the size to 5'' x 7''

Measure your clock and make a pattern of the background with a blank paper.

I also cut out the birds, I wanted to glue them in the trees.

These cuticle scissors work great for tiny detail cuts!

I used Tacky glue to add the paper background, then

I added my handmade snowman and a bleached sisal tree.

 With the tacky glue I was able to add glitter to the roof of the house,


 the tops of the fence and on the tree branches.

Can you see the birds on top of the trees?

I put the glass cover back on the mantle clock.

The small clock has an open front.

Sorry about the glare.

I hope you enjoyed this Winter Snow Scene!


May I say, '' MERRY CHRISTMAS! "


Thank you for visiting today, I appreciate you so much.


XO Lisa S



Happy Thanksgiving 2019

Blessings,

xo Lisa S