Monday, December 12, 2011

howdy!!

Well peeps........a tad late with my Simon Says Stamp and Show post.......but had a last minute opportunity to travel to the "big" city to go Christmas shopping.....AND I TOOK IT!!!

SOOOOOOO......needless to say I am a tad bit late posting!! Hope you will forgive me!! Thanks!

This week at Simon Says Stamp and Show......the challenge is

Through the Looking Glass ~ Projects with Depth

I chose to create within a Configurations Box.......which can I be honest.....scared the bageeeberzs outta me!!! But that's always a good sign (at least I think so!!)

Many months ago, I can across a bag of Christmas Miniatures that I had purchased, who knows when. I put them in a safe spot (which I actually remembered this time....hehehe). And by golly this challenge was just the perfect time to pull them out!!


I covered part of my box with Molding Paste to make it look like snow......
(hoping that might entice the real stuff to fall so we can have a White Christmas!)


In the lower left corner, I spritzed the box with Green Patina Perfect Pearls Mist and filled a Clear bottle with Faux Snow and adhered to the box using Multi Medium.

In the top left box I gathered a bunch of doo dads.....wooden snowflake covered in Glue Gloss and sprinkled with Fairy Dust. I found an old mitten charm and tied some bakers twine to it, and one must always have a ruler to measure the coming snow!!


So, are you afraid of using a certain technique, medium, item or style??? I encourage you to embrace your fears and step outta your box and give it a shot!! I did and had THE BEST TIME creating!!!

Don't forget to check out the other DT blogs and link up you creation to......
Simon Says Stamp and Show.....

some one this week with the be proud recipient of this......


11 comments:

DeeDee Catron said...

I understand intimidation but HOLY WOW I am sO GLAD you went for it!! the texture in this piece is stunning... and it's so wonderful.. I keep going back to look at all the gorgeous little additions. Yay!! Great job Lynne!!!

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Hi Lynne, love your configuration box, the moulding paste is so effective and I love all your little finds. Enjoy your week. Tracy x

Dee in N.H. said...

Oh wow! This is great! You can just keep looking and see more things, I love it! Great piece!

Linda M. Cain said...

Lovin' every nook and cranny here~so when should I expect you for Christmas????

~Linda

Art By Wanda said...

Wonderful box!! Love the molding paste!!!

Marjie Kemper said...

Looks great! Love your doodad compartment and the paste... terrific box!

scrappin-scrappin said...

Gorgeous Lynne!! Aren't they fun to do! Love the moulding paste! Great Job!

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

Wow what a fun interpretation on a holiday configuration, Lynne! It's all in the details and this one is uniquely and beautifully you!!

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

Lenzrose said...

Hello Lynne,
that is magic, yesterday I have pondered: What can I do with my little woodbox??? Today I have find in a german eurostore (dollarstore) a metal christmas tree. I hope my woodbox looks so nice as yours !!!! I love it.
Best wishes
AgnesD

Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie said...

Well you definitely conquered your fears about making a Configurations Box, Lynne! And I was glad to know that I wasn't alone in my apprehension about these shadow boxes! Super job - I love the use of the molding paste to simulate snow. And your little doodads are just perfect. Terrific holiday decor piece!

Hugs,
Linda

Jen said...

WOW! ... ya, that about covers it... WOW! <3