Hallo,Boy howdy I am sleepy tonight - I haven't been to sleep yet after working last night, so if this post gets a bit wonky you will know why :).
I had some Christmas presents that I was determined to get wrapped and in the mail today and by the time I got that done I decided to do my project for tonights hop - right here, right now :)....
Soooo - Welcome to Decembers Gina K CSS Alumni blog hop. Our challenge this time was to create a treat holder or alter a container - with a Christmas or New Years theme.
If you are following along the hop then you came to me from the wonderfully talented Vicki - www.allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/2011/12/css-dec-9.html
Before I forget make sure to leave lots of comments along the hop because this time we are giving away a Huge grab bag of Gina K stamps - on tuesday am (dec 13) one winner will be chosen at random from all the comments!!!!Well I decided to alter a container and I was kinda still in Black and white mode from a challenge earlier this week over at Stamp TV - I did similar things with the Heirloom Ornaments set here as I did for the challenge - except I added some red and gold.
First I covered the box and lid - edges and inside with red and then added the textured white over the top. Then I added rows of ribbon to the edges to fancy it up.
Next I stamped 2 of the ornaments each 3 times onto a white shimmery paper with black embossing powder and then on black with white embossing powder - heat set the embossing powder, then cut them all out by hand (leaving just a sliver of an outline around the ornament with the black and white paper).
Then using the matching Spellbinders ornament die I cut out 6 in red paper matching the box.
I then glued all the layers together and glued them to the box.
It was at this point that I realized that my lid probably wasn't going to fit back on top because of the extra bulk of the paper that I didn't plan/think about......arrrggg......soooo the black and red ribbon is my solution to my goof - I attached the ribbons on the sides near the carry handle with pearl brads and then to hold the lid on I just tie the ribbons in a bow.
Lastly I decorated the ornaments and the dies on top of the box with a gold pearl pen and let it all dry.....
Next I will send you on your way to visit the very talented Melissa C - www.inkclinations.blogspot.com/2011/12/css-blog-hop.html where I am sure she has something awesome to show you!!!!!
If you get lost on the hop just pop back to Stamp TV and start from the hop thread - http://www.stamptv.ning.com/
All for tonight - I am hoping to get back to the craft room for a bit before I hit the wall tonight :) Take Care
Tera
129 comments:
wow! no sleep and total exhaustion sure brings out your mojo!! this is just too gorgeous to even give away
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hope you're sleeping now!!
You did THIS one no sleep???? You amaze me, Tera!!! This is amazing and well done!
Ditto Linda and Cheri's comments! With no sleep, I would have had just a pic of a bucket-LOL!!! Gorgeous creation, Tera!
OH MY...how gorgeous~~~Your box looks like something from an art collection! Are diamonds hiding in there...lol
Gorgeous box Tera! Whoever receives this is going to be one happy person!
WOW Tera! What a gorgeous container! So amazing that you can create this without a good night's sleep - I can't come up with anything if I'm tired! : )
Geez, Louise, Tera! Nothing you said was wonky - my project would have been wonky without sleep! This is so pretty, nothing inside would compare to it! Love the embossing and pearls and those ornaments!
OMGoodness! Does being sleep deprived ever work for you! This container is GORGEOUS!!! It will make a stupendous gift even if you don't put a thing in it.
Wow! Sleep deprivation hasn't hurt your inspiration or talent! This is beautiful. Love the colors!
I love the colors and designs that you used. This is just lovely. And I appreciate your confession of the goof- boy howdy do I know about those, too!
Wow Tera this is gorgeous!! It must have taken forever to do. I hope you get some sleep.
Wow! So very neat. Who wouldn't want to receive something like this, either to hold a gift or to be the gift it self!
Tera, your treat container is wonderfully awesome, and I love how you fixed your goof. Goofs are just happy accidents, with an even better outcome! Now go get some sleep.
BrendaLea A. - Purple Lady
prpldy (at) comcast dot net
Sometimes the packaging is as good as the gift!
Love it!! That one looks big enough to get a serious amount of treats in it, too. Love it!
If that's what you do when you're tired... The receiver of this gift is getting two gifts in one. Well done!
Now,that is thinking outside the box! Very nice
Oh I wish I could. be so creative even with sleep. Love those gold pearls such a great treat holder.
Wow, and you were even sleep deprived! Darling bucket...love all the bling and detail ...good job!
Absolutely beautiful bucket...so very creative; it can be treasured for years to come.
My goodness I'm very impressed. THis is beautiful work.
This is gorgeous Tera!! I don't think I can do much with lack of sleep, but you are awesome!
What stunning work Tera! I can just envision it at a fancy boutique... seriously gorgeous in every way!!!
Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Love the ornament stamps and your great embellishments! I hope you've caught up on your sleep now!
Wow, Tera! Your treat container is exquisite! The ornament stamps are gorgeous! Love it!
It's beautiful, You did a very intricate treat holder, the ornaments embellishments are very eye catching.
What a classy alteration! I like the white on black theme and you added just enough 'pop' with the black and gold! I like the ribbon idea to keep the lid on...lol....probably something all of us crafters have had happen - not plan for lids.....lol
I LOVE this! How classy in black white and red with a touch of gold accents. I wish I could create like this in my sleep!
Your container came out really nice
I like the colors that you used...tfs
Merry Christmas
zullu26@aol.com
Wow, that came out really very Christmasy, you really put your "all" into it. Get some rest now.
it's beautiful. If you didn't tell of the goof....no one would ever know!
Wow that is gorgeous! Love the colors (I too fell in love with the black & white tag challenge!) all that texture makes it look so rich, and that pearl trim is fabulous! TFS!!!
Wow! you do wonders with no sleep and your project is absolutely gorgeous. I love the detail and layering on the ornaments.
Wow! Wish I had 1/2 of your talent. Beautiful.
I am now totally convinced that I get way too much sleep because there is no way I could do something this meticulous and beautiful. As of now, I'm starting to craft all night....
Very creative gift box!
WOW- absolutely fabulous! What kind of container did you start with?
Such a beautiful box!!
Someone pretty special is going to be the recipient of this beautiful creation. Gorgeous!!!
This is absolutely gorgeous and a great idea.
Lovely box with wonderful detail!
Oh boy! That sure is amazing, how do you come up with these things.....wonderful job! Thanks for sharing being tired and all! Now rest!
Absolutely beautiful. I love the colors, and the details.
You put a lot of work into this and it shows.........nice.
wow lots of work in this project. Love it.
This is stunning!
What a gorgeous container - very elegant! Great job!
WOW! Absolutely gorgeous. You are extremely talented if you can do that with so little sleep. Great job.
You should not sleep more often! This is amazing!
What a stunner!! I was just thinking about some type of box/container to make for my darling granddaughter so that my daughter has a place to save all the cards I make for the little sweet pea. With this you have the creative juices flowing. A gentle nudge from someone in the "know" sure does help. Thanks!
Wow! That's a lot of effort through sleepy eyes. What a beautiful container.
OMG! This is absolutely STUNNING! Love EVERYTHING about it!
Judi x
Wowza, I'm in awe! Your hard work paid off ... this is amazing and beautiful!
what a clever idea
Wow! This container is beautiful! Liked the texture, and heirloom ornaments! Gorgeous! Corrine Ann
Wow! So beautifully detailed. Fabulous!
Wow--is this ever bwautiful!!!
wow, that is amazing. I hope you give it to someone very special.
Wow, that's a very flash box! I've not allowed for lid closing space before even when I was well rested so you're doing better than I am :).
Cheers,
Robyn
Beautiful! Great job for not having much sleep!
Exquisite! What a wonderful way to give a gift.
This is absolutely gorgeous! It must have taken a whole lot of time to make it!
No need for anything inside, the package is the gift!
You created this on NO sleep?? I love it!!
Too beautiful for words! Lovely!!
Oh wonderful - love the use of the ornaments and your added texture~
Great project! I love how you did the ornaments. Wish I was that creative with no sleep.
Absolutely gorgeous..and on no sleep, no less.
I just purchased the spellbinders ornament die, so this has given me some ideas for next Christmas..thank you.
Love this, such a great project.
Wow! this is really awesome. It really is beautiful.
This is pretty enough to be a gift unfilled. Suzyque
Very nice!! Love your black and white!!
love the black and white, but what a lot of work! NICE...Eileen
what an adorable altered box. WOW! love the work you did.
Guess we should all try staying up late some time. Looks like it does wonders for creativity! Wonderfully done, all frilly and elegant!
This is great looking
WOW!WOW!WOW! this is outstanding, and what a gift. love the paper and decorations. fantastic. thanks for sharing
Gorgeous!
just beautiful....
Very rich looking.
Incredible project! Hurray on working around the lid issue, it looks great. ;)
FANCY! Great project.
I think your container is so pretty. Love your oranaments Thank you for sharing.
Great altered container--and color scheme is good for any occasion.
That is awesome and just gave me the idea to make one like this to give away to a good friend, I would include inside a dinner and a movie!
Thanks for your beautiful work!!
Absolutely gorgeous box!! Very creative as well as elegant.
This is one of the most beautiful altered projects I have ever seen. The details are magnificent. Thank you for sharing your talent and time with us.
This looks complicated. The recipient is sure to love it. Great save with the lid and what a beautiful package.
Wow it must of taken you ages, great project!
This is a great container, and so
beautifully decorated. Thanks for sharing.
BEAUTIFUL!!! Love the embossed background paper and all the details you added! It is pretty enough not to add anything at all! Love it!
wow oh wow--this alone is the present! Beautiful
So classy and so much detail. Love it! Thanks for sharing.
So classy and so much detail. Love it! Thanks for sharing.
What a GORGEOUS project!!!! Really stunning!
Wonderful project,love the colors.
gorgeous box. I really love the color combination. Something different than you basic holiday colors.
this is gorgeous and the colors are a keeper, keep it, I could not give it away.
Ruth
What a wonderful project!
You did this exhausted? It's INCREDIBLE. I love your genius idea how to close the lid - I am going to see what you create when you are rested! Beautiful <3
Beautiful gift box, Tera! Now catch up on some sleep. :)
Gorgeous container! I love the black and white with the Christmas red. Not sure how big it is, but I immediately thought of filling it with my homemade 'Poppycock'.
Wow, what a beautiful elegant project. Love the colors and embellishing. TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com
This is fabulous.
What a great and dramatic looking container!
Hi!
NowI Know why you are the STAMP QUEEN!
Since I also like most of all to alter things I was Instantly attracted to your project. This container is Superb, Classy, Ingenious, a lot of work, but worth the effort! Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win!
Cariños,
MarÃa Alba Negrón
San Juan, Puerto Rico
perfectasimperfecciones@gmail.com
Love the black and white with bits of color.
o my word, what a beautiful idea, just love it. colors are great
This is beautiful! I'm excited to see what you can do when fully refreshed!!
Tera this is gorgeous!!! Would love to know what embossing folder was used. The container itself is a gift in itself. Very pretty.
Marcie
That is a beautiful container!
WOW! This is absolutely gorgeous!
This is absolutely gorgeous! I can't believe you did this on very little sleep. I hope whoever gets it displays it proudly. TFS
The container itself is a gift. The contents are just a bonus. This is the type of thing that will be kept from year to year and used again and again.
Love this!! It's very unique looking!
Great idea!
Beautiful idea. I will make sure to plan ahead so the top will fit but will definately be trying this it is georgeous.
Nancy Nguyen from Katy, Texas
Awesome look! Love the textured paper and the richness it adds to the background.
What a magnificient container you created. Love the texture and overall design elements.
this container is gorgeous!
Since you used one of my favorite three-color combinations, I think if I'd made this I would end up keeping it for myself and making another in a different color combo to give as a gift : ) The textured paper gives and added touch of elegance.
Wow...Gorgeous! I wish I could design 1/2 that well when I was rested! lol
nanettemt at yahoo dot com
great idea for a popcorn tin.
No way no how could I make this even if I had the idea on no sleep. Fabulous!!!
Stunning, and on no sleep! This is one that will definitely get cased. Great inspiration. Thx.
Stunning, and on no sleep! This is one that will definitely get cased. Great inspiration. Thx.
wow wow WOW, Tera! This is STUNNING! Absolutely gorgeous and so very elegant!
What an interesting shaped container! Love the texture and design- Well Done!
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