Advent Boxes

I have a bit of an obsession with boxes. If hubby buys a pair of shoes, I'm sure that I get just as excited about the box as he does about its contents!  I've made an advent calendar with boxes instead of just 'doors' and I think I may have over-faced myself with this project.  I created it from scratch, firstly by cutting and assembling the 24 boxes and then making the folder to hold them.  I then decorated the outside and the fronts of the boxes with a number and a snowflake, Poinsettia or gems.  I think I'll be sticking to cards for a little while to recuperate from this project!  However, I loved making it and it fulfilled my obsession with boxes for a little while! :0)

We're wanting to know whether you prefer boxes or bags at As You Like It Challenge, so I hope my project inspires you to participate in our last challenge before Xmas. 

Project Recipe:

• Maja Design 12x12 papers
• Mountboard
• Flat backed pearls and gems
• 15mm Brown Satin Ribbon
• Memory Box Precious Stars
• MFT Stitched Scalloped Basic Edges 2
• Striped brads
• Tonic Studio Modern Merry Christmas
• Image: Purple Onion Designs Fawn
• Memory Box Precious Stars
• MFT Stitched Scalloped Basic Edges 2
• Memory Box Twilight Snowflakes
• MFT Dienamics Stitched Banner Numbers
• Sue Wilson Poinsettia Additions

I've been inspired by:

• Simon's Monday Challenge - Christmas
• Country Craft Challenge - Christmas using DI Reinkers
• Simon's Wednesday Challenge - Stitch It (the number banner dies are faux stitched)

Happy crafting
Annette
xx