Friday, December 21, 2012

Wrapping up a little vintage Christmas



The short story of a handmade, vintage wallpaper-covered box and the upcycled vintage Christmas ornament inside it.

In photos. 

With minimal words.

Just because.

Thrifted. 


Hoarded.


Upcycled.


I’d like to interrupt the silence here by mentioning that I continue to be hot-glue-gun-impaired and I get around this by using Aleene’s Glass & Bead adhesive (it comes in a tube!) which doesn’t smell all that great but works like a charm when you need something shiny & slick to stick to something else that’s shiny & slick.

Carry on.


Designed.


Prepared.


Constructed.


Packed.


Gifted.




Are you ready? It’s almost here.




22 comments:

  1. OMG!!!! I thought it was bigger! You stinker! lol...Merry Christmas and yes, I am ready!

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  2. Very sweet baby wreath. I'm ready. I want your snow :>)

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  3. Love your little wreath and especially love the way you made the gift box. I would never have thought of using the ribbon that way and it is just perfect!

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  4. Love, love, love the box idea, and of course I'm loving all your vintage ornaments:-)

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  5. Amy! That's wonderful!! you brilliant talented one! Love the ornament and box! is this in your shop? Hope you have the merriest warmest Christmas! love, Robin

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  6. So lovely you crafting godess you! Wishing you a wonderful holiday! Let's do better to get together in the New Year. I miss you!
    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  7. LOVE this post! So pretty and cute!! :) Merry Christmas!! xo Holly

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  8. how perfect, who wouldn't love this vintage treasure! happy holidays : )

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  9. I don't think you need any words for this post...just hummed a holiday tune in my head to go along with the photos....

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  10. Oh my goodness ... how wonderful is that? You are so talented - it is beautiful.
    Happy Holidays!

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  11. Wow, gorgeous! Some things are worth hoarding. Merry Christmas!

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  12. Great inspiration! Perfect for Xmas..
    Have a wonderful Christmas!
    xxx Liz

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  13. No words are required for people who "get it"......

    Not to mention people who "get it" would love to get it as a gift!........get it?

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  14. I will be ready as soon as I figure out how to make one just like that, because I know exactly where I would put it (little mirror behind Christmas tree.) This is just the loveliest thing.

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  15. you.
    creative.
    genious.

    need.
    i.
    say.
    more
    ...?????

    wishing you, miss A., a bright and hot glue gun free Merry Christmas!

    love from me, Mr. D. and Miss Fee.

    xo

    you are brilliant!

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  16. Your wreath is beautiful! And the box you packed it in is cool enough to be a gift itself.

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  17. Absolutely Beautiful! And the packaging is so clever....so vintage sweet :)

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  18. Amy, what a precious wreath and a wonderful template... thank you so much for sharing both!♥ I hope that your Christmas was Merry and Brite (hehehe)! xoxo

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  19. Adorable! And fun! I found you via Vacuuming in High Heels and Pearls. Glad I did!

    Jillian
    Bella Rosa Antiques

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  20. Love the box you made! - storing that idea for future reference.

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