Winter Scene in a box

Hello, and welcome!

Can you believe that it’s December?  2018 seems to have flown by.  Are you putting your tree up soon - or is it up already?  (Some houses on my route home from work have had decorations up since just after Halloween!) And what about Christmas shopping?  

Today’s project is based on one of the Baker’s Boxes.  These are a great size for packaging a small gift, and are made from a glossy card.  I like to make some sort of decoration every year – usually a bauble for the tree (but this year I’ve got too many ideas for projects and not enough time to share them – the Autumn/Winter Catalogue was just too inspiring!).  This time I’ve made a little scene and used micro led lights to light it up.

The tree and the deer are from two different sets of thinlets, but they work together so well, I just couldn't resist!

Here’s how I made it (warning – long tutorial - you may want to fast forward some of it!)

My original idea was to build the scene in a small tin but I had trouble fitting the battery pack inside.  I struggled until I hit on the idea of using the Baker’s Box and I’m really happy with how it came out.  My husband has claimed it to take into work so that his desk looks festive. 

OK, that's it for now, but do come back again soon!

Meanwhile,

Keep crafting!

Keren

This little light of mine

Hello bloggers, welcome to my blog!

The Festive Season is practically upon us – I've already been to three parties and I've one more to go, as well as the office Secret Santa/Christmas Sweater buffet lunch (that’s today!)  - and I haven’t even got my tree up yet.

As a matter of fact, we are debating whether or not to put the tree up this year.  The cat HATES it, because it goes in the window and spoils her view of the street outside.  We've even caught her trying to use her laser vision to destroy it ! :)

There’ll definitely be lights, though.  Yule- the winter solstice - is the longest night of the year so lights of all sorts are in order.

This little luminary is based on the Baker’s Box. It’s die-cut in vellum with a battery tea-light inside (I love boxes too and a die that helps me make cute little containers is fine by me!).  And I had to play with the Sleigh Ride Edgelits some more before they retire... 

Here's how I made it.  If you enjoy, please subscribe, like and/or comment - I do so enjoy hearing from you.

See you soon!

Crafty Hugs,

Keren