I have to admit that when I noticed one drawer was tilted, I lost interest in the project! I'm an incurable perfectionist and stuff like that drives me crazy. Still, I had to move on and as I have been unable to change the angle as the box was glued together. It's been a lot of work making this and I won't make another!
Here are the pictures I took...
Here is Tilda with presents and Snowman:
Merry Christmas Tilda and Tilda with a sled:
This is the top of my box:
Drawer 20 the crooked one - sigh!
I love this sweet snowman image:
When I received my copy of the new Magnolia Ink magazine and read the instructions for doing the boxes, they had rounded off the corners of the inner folds of the drawers. Oh, how I wish I had known that before I attempted this box...
Each of the Magnolia images is mounted on a piece of dp that has been sprayed with Pearl Glimmer Mist. It gave the paper such a pretty shimmer. The top of the box was also sprayed with Pearl Glimmer Mist after it was colored.
The numbers were computer generated and puched out with my SU! 3/4" punch. The little knobs on the drawers were purchased at Michael's. All images were colored with Copic Markers and the snow on the top of the box is Flower Soft Polar White. The fur on the Tilda images is Liquid Applique.
Now back to work....
well Barb...all I have to say is, "if you can't live with it, SEND IT TO ME!!!" I feel better now that I got that off my chest! lol This is over the top adorable...love your coloring and all my fave Tildas are there!
ReplyDeletePam Going Postal
OMG Barb, it is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI can see you had a lot work on it! and it is worthy because it is adorable! I love the images you used!
Well done my Friend!
Hugs
Vivi
It's beautiful, Barb! I love the papers you used and your coloring is always top notch! And so what a drawer is crooked! It just proves that it's handmade! Just tell them you did it on pupose! :) I think it's gorgeous, and I can't imagine the hours of time youve got invested in it. Don't be so hard on yourself. I love it! big hugs!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, this is a labor of love and what a stunning result. It is absolutely gorgeous. Don't worry about the slightly crooked drawer. Have you heard of the Persian Principle.. when a hand loomed Persian carpet is made they alwyas make a slight flaw as they feel they
ReplyDeleteshould never presume they are as perfect as God. Your drawer is your part of the Persian Principle.
What do you put in the drawers?
hugs, Diana
Oh wow! I really love this! The papers are beautiful and your images so beautifully colored. I'm so impressed - I really want to make one too, I need to stop procrastinating! hugz, Angela
ReplyDeleteOh Barb!
ReplyDeleteYour box is excellent and most beautiful!!! I know for us pefectionists it is hard to see something like the drawer in a possitve way. BUT you will probably be the only one to notice it and the person you give this to is going to treasure it forever. Don't forget when we make something from our heart is received with much pleasure and excitment, no matter what wee mistake it may have.
I love it and think you have done a ton of wonderful work on it.
Big hugs, Candy
By the way Barb - the same principal is with a quilt. People put an error onto on purpose because ONLY GOD is perfect :o)
ReplyDeleteLove Candy
It is beautiful! The images are all colored beautifully and love the papers you used on it. If we wouldn't confess our mistakes I doubt most people wouldn't notice. :) It's great.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on this Barb!! I love everything about it. I hope when I get to the point of making mine it turns out half as well!!
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Stephanie
It's stunning Barb & a total labor of love! I've shyed away from these because of that, LOL--but your's is just beautiful!
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Suzanne
wow! Barb, you did a fantastic job on your advent box! If you're not pleased with it, you can send it my way LOL! Seriously, it's beautiful and you put a lot of work into it and it shows! All of your images are colored to perfection! Hugs, Cami
ReplyDeleteBarb, just speechless, this is one of those things you just cannot take your eyes off of. Wow. Sandi
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Barb. You got this completed. Hooray hooray!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautifully done and also that's a gorgeous inspirations for others :o)
hugs,
Cabio
Yahooou, Yééééé!!! Ready for Christmas! It's really beautiful Barb... I love everything is perfect and children will have fun to discover what lies behind the small drawers. I'd like to see it! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Loraine
Woo hoo! You got it done!!! I've been watching your progress. Barb, it's fabulous. It was worth it, right? I love how you decorate the top of the box--absolutely gorgeous.
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Norma
Congrats girl! What a task! I think it turned out just gorgeous. I understand though, we are a lot harder on yourselves than others. So much work went into it and it shows! Don't tell anyone it is crooked and no one with notice.
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Pam
It's gorgeous - I've bought the matches (to get the boxes)but am now wondering if it is such a good idea. What do you mean about rounding the corners ?? Is that something I should do? If you have time please could you answer. thanks Barb.
ReplyDeleteAnn xxx
Oh Barb it is gorgeous!!!! You have done such a fabulous job I love everything about it! Your coloring is awesome as always. Every detail is just perfect.
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Nancy
oh Barb this is gorgeous I don't suppose you have any instructions do you? I would love to make one
ReplyDeleteIn 1 word, fabulous :)
ReplyDeleteBarb, Barb, Barb! What are we gonna do with you? Your project is gorgeous and I think you need therapy about obsessing over one small part of it. LOL! Most of us will never even attempt anything so time consuming and tedious. It is just another sign of our humanity, and isn't it wonderful that our GOD sees your box as "Perfect" like he sees all believers! Halleluiah! Get over it!Love you, Martha
ReplyDeleteI think your project is stunning! Your images are beautiful and your detailing is fabulous!
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Risa:)
Wow Barb, I have been waiting to see this amazing creation and I have not been disappointed, it is just stunning. Your papers, images and colouring beautiful. I would not have noticed the crooked drawer if you had not pointed it out, just turn it to the back. You can see the amount of work & love you have poured into it. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHugs Jodie from Oz
Oh, Barb! That is just gorgeous! Wow! I love it!
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~H
Barb, this is an exceptional job on a very difficult project that I would never have attempted in the first place...The images you have selected are so festive and cute and those papers are just delightful!! Marvelous job...Hugs..Jacque
ReplyDeleteWhoa Barb!! You did a great job - crooked drawer and all! I love it! I can't say that I would have taken on that difficult task and you definitely did it justice! Your coloring is amazing and I love the snow (flower soft?) on the top. Magnificient!!
ReplyDeleteNot happy with the outcome?! Have you gone BANANAS?! this is absolutely PULCHRITUDINOUS!!!! The paper is perfect! The images are perfect! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing project. Kudos for finishing it with such style and creatiivity. Kay WAtson
ReplyDeleteBarb, I'm so blessed to be your friend and see your work first hand. All of your art is absolutely beautiful and it just keeps getting better. The Advent box is a most outstanding example and a very fortunate child will open the drawers. What sweet menories you are creating for those children.
ReplyDeleteHigs,Millie
Wow Barb, you have done an Awesome job!! Love the colors!! The images are soo Pretty!
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Patricia
This is AMAZING! Great job!
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