A wonderful life

 Hi everyone,

Well I have a long post of photos today to showcase my Christmas creation  - A Wonderful Life. It took me quite a while to put this all together but I am quite happy with the results. 

I started with an Idea-ology wooden box and covered the sides and top with Idea-ology Christmas papers that I had added a Mosaic stencil over top and then applied Distress Snowfall grit paste to the stencil. It gives a beautiful sparkly effect. Gold metallic die cut pieces were added to the corners and joints of the box.

The front side edges of the box were painted red to which I added design tape over top.

I added a piece of patterned Idea-ology paper and a Diamond design stencil with Distress snowfall grit paste over top to the top of the box.

The sides of the box with the stencilled pattern and the Snowfall grit paste. So pretty!

The inside side walls of the box were covered with embossed paper using embossing folders. The back walls were filled with various Idea-ology and pocket cards.

The barrel was distressed with Distress crayons. The baubles were covered with collage medium and Rock Candy glitter.

The deer was distressed with a crayon and glitter over top. I added Distress grit paste to the round sign.

The globe was painted with Distress paint. I added Statue wax to the deer and frosted the glass with a little collage medium. I added a mica flakes inside.

I added Candied Apple Distress crayon to the metal charm sentiment. 

I covered the shelves with plaid and black and white check design tape.

The deer is sitting on a wood slice painted white and added Mica flakes. I created a tiny book next to the deer.

I added gold metallic strips which were distressed with Walnut Stain crayon.

Strips of Design tape were added to the edges of the box. I also added some Ephemera Poinsettias here and there.

I added a little Statue Foundry wax to a thimble and added a candle with Candied Apple Distress crayon and Foundry wax.

Silver tinsel was added to the base of the candle holder and can be seen in other areas of the box.

I created 2 shelves for my box which were covered with Design tape.

I added some tiny elements of a mix of Idea-ology bubbles and some small beads that I had to my glass tube which were coloured with Alcohol inks.

The candy canes and confection pieces were covered with glitter.

I added icicles to the top of the box.

Idea-ology Christmas stickers and words were added in different places.

The red star was painted and crackle paint over top. I added a wreath to the top and also a brass knob.

Gold metallic embossed strips were added to the joints and edges of the box. 

I added a metal star with red Distress crayon.

The inside walls were covered with red and green card stock that i embossed and rubbed gold metallic over top.

A wide strip of red velvet ribbon was added to the inside bottom piece of the box.

A metal plaque saying a Wonderful life was added to the top shelf.

I added gold trim pieces using an Impresslits folder.

I added Idea-ology poinsettia and holly pieces to the sides of the box. 

A brass bell tied with a piece of red and white twine was added to the bottom inside. 

Well that’s it for my labour of love which I so enjoyed creating. I hope you enjoy it too and thanks for stopping by to have a look 🙏🏻

Supplies:

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Worn Wallpaper scraps, Pocket cards

Sizzix embossing Crackle

Sizzix 3-D Impresslits Lattice trim

Sizzix Modern Festive die set

Stampers Anonymous Mosaic stencil, Mini stencil set #44

Distress Rock Candy glitter

Distress crayon

Idea-ology design tape

Idea-ology pieces - Thimble, deer, book, candy cane confections, barrel, bubbles, metal pieces, glass tube, brass bell, metal wreath, candle, silver tinsel

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Vignette Arched Shrine

Mica flakes