With our Holiday Open House starting this Saturday at the shop, I wanted to make another Advent calendar for it.
You may remember this one I sold a few weeks ago...
photo from Sandy Foster
I used a vintage frame that I found treasure hunting and Jim added some old beadboard to the back. I painted the whole thing white. Instead of tea staining the tags I left them white and started to fill in the days...
I used little treasures I have saved over the years like this skate my Nana knitted for the tree when I was little...
An old crystal prism that was my Mom's...
A few saved trinkets that I received from friends...
I wanted to keep it mostly white with hints of silver...
and a little bling...
But couldn't resist adding a little pop of color...
It brought me joy to make this...
...so I just can't part with it!
Merry Christmas to me!
I already hung it up in the den...
I think it has a Jeanne d'Arc feel to it ~ I love it!
Not to worry though...I made one very similar to the one I sold for myself last year, so that one is going into the shop and I made another for one of my fellow shop girls too.
I am joining Becky at Timewashed for Blissful Whites Wednesday as well as Jennifer Rizzo for her Fabulously Creative Friday.
Thank you for hosting Becky and Jennifer!
Thank you for stopping by today!
I couldn't part with it either! This is such a great idea and I would love one for myself someday...better start collecting treasures now!
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Sandi, The calender is adorable. You are very crafty young lady. Smiles, Susie
ReplyDeleteOh, this is soo cute. Love it. I have to make one. I`m in love with the read sweather and that scate. Gorgeous.
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Sandi,
ReplyDeleteAs I was enjoying this Advent Calendar Treasure, I began to feel a bit saddened by the fact that you were putting "treasured items" from your past into a FOR $ALE item for the Shop. . .so~o~o glad you're keeping this one for yourself!!! It is exquisite!!! the den is a perfect spot for you to enjoy the beauty of it during the Christmas Countdown...which by the way begins in @ days!!!
Fondly,
Pat
I am so glad you kept it for yourself. It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a special project... There is just nothing like our precious memories and and this is such a beautiful way to share them and to show those you love, that you remember ♥. Thanks for sharing your little masterpiece!
ReplyDeleteLisa
soooooooooo beautiful! i'd have kept it myself as well! i really MUST make one...LOVE!! ;)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it Sandi!! I have never made an advent calendar. Maybe this year?? After I get this show over with! I am just bogged down with it. I don't see how all you gals do as much as you do!!
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Sandi I LOVE this calender! How beautiful it is! And so special as those sweet trinkets have special meaning too!
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Anne
Oh how I adore your advent calendar! It definitely has the Jeanne D'arc feel.
ReplyDeletexo, abby
Lovely with the white detailed frame and the white beadboard...which I always adore. You did a fab job and looks so nice...new follower 753!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSandi- I could not part with it either! You had me at little red sweater- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteOh my! I absolutely adore this Advent calendar! Girl, you are TALENTED! It is SO JDL for sure. I don't blame you for keeping this one for yourself - especially with that precious stocking!
ReplyDeleteI love your advent calender and all the decorations!! They all look so lovely! Love that little red sweater, it gives it a perfect little pop! :) xx Holly
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful would your vignette look in my dream bedroom?! I love the stark white with the pop of red. So festive! It's not going to last long in the shop!
ReplyDeleteThat is just lovely--a great project!
ReplyDeleteI just love this, Sandi! Of course you need to keep it! Very charming and personal!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet calendar, great idea, love the little red sweater!
ReplyDeleteHi Sandi, I love your Advent Calendar! Very nice design with touches of color and different bling, textures. I am a new follower and would love to have you visit me at Maddalee...with a lot of original paper arts things.
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Nancy
Hello Sandi,
ReplyDeleteSo glad that you kept this one...it's so very nice.
Blessings,
Linda
Oh I LOVE IT Sandi!!! It's perfect in all it's white goodness! The pop of red is just what I love.
ReplyDeleteI also love your new profile picture!
So pretty!!!
sending hugs...
Your new profile picture is sooo pretty, Sandi!!
ReplyDeleteand I LOVE the calender with all of the vintage treasures you've added.
Debbie
xxoo
One of the nicest things I have seen in blogland this days!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
Silvia
Love it! So want one!
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