Wednesday, December 14, 2011

I started with an old wooden berry picking box...

 ...laid it on it's side and started embellishing. {it was already painted white}

First I added white cheesecloth and then an angel graphic from The Graphics Fairy. I glued lace around the edge of the angel photo and then I added a feather, tag and tiny vintage ornaments.

I LOVE the wonderful patina that is found on old Christmas ornaments. You just can't get that in new ornaments.

I thought for a sudden burst of creativity that it turned out pretty good.
What do you think?


First time around I added a candle {and I even lit it}, but that was before I added the feather and I really didn't want my home going up in flames, so I opted for the vintage ornaments instead. You could use a battery powered votive though and I think it would work just fine. I see all kinds of possibilities with these embellished with holy cards and candles etc.  I hope to work on some more after the holidays.
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24 comments:

  1. Andi's English AtticDecember 14, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    A very beautiful burst of creativity. That plain old berry picking box must feel like Cinderella. xx

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  2. DortheDecember 14, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Beautiful dear Sandi- love the white wintery idyl there- and that you have made it stand like that, on the edge.And the old bubbles are wonderful.
    Hugs from me.
    Dorthe

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  3. AnnDecember 14, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    So sweet and, well, angelic. A terrific idea well executed. I'm pinning this!

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  4. AuntLouDecember 14, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Yessss! :)

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  5. awal.nyDecember 14, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    So cute, I love all the white and angelikeness of it.

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  6. PleuntjeDecember 14, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Yesterday and today I saw beautifull things on your blog. It is so serene. Ik adore all the things that you made. Love Petra

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  7. Grandma Barb's This and ThatDecember 14, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Very pretty and creative!
    Barb

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  8. Sweet Old VintageDecember 14, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    ok send that energy this way... very sweet....

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  9. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Sandi...My goodness, do you ever sit still LOL. That is precious. Visit my site "She Junks" , you'll see the cute gift you sent me. Susie
    Teddy loves it too:):)

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  10. andrea@townandprairieDecember 14, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Such a beautiful little handful of wonder. It's like a little world in there! andrea@townandprairie

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  11. andrea@townandprairieDecember 14, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Such a beautiful little handful of wonder. It's like a little world in there! andrea@townandprairie

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  12. JuneDecember 14, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    It turned out beautiful Sandi! I love it when I get a sudden burst, don't you?
    I love your beautiful win from Rosemary. I ordered something from here once and was blown away by her presentation.
    The photos of your darling grands are beautiful.
    Wishing a Merry Christmas Sandi.
    hugs...

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  13. thistlewoodfarmDecember 14, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I am just visiting, but I had to tell you how talented you are! I love that box and the feather. Absolutely beautiful!

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  14. Julia @ Vintage with LacesDecember 14, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Your box turned out beautiful, Sandi! I love those vintage ornaments too. New ones are just too shiny.
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  15. saltbox
    treasures    December 15, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Your little berry box is just precious!! You're so creative!
    Merry Christmas!
    ~ Julie

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  16. Tina December 15, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    So beautiful - love those little ornaments

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  17. Sandi~A Cottage MuseDecember 15, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    This is beautiful Sandi...and is giving me ideas for our white event in the spring!

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  18. AliciaDecember 15, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    ME ENCANTA ESE ANGEL....QUE PRECIOSIDAD...UN TESORO.
    SALUDITOS

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  19. SandyDecember 15, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Dreamy creation!

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  20. Stan and Jody GabaraDecember 16, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Love the angel and how it looks so magical.

    Love, Jody

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  21. Jill Marcott-McCall ~Feathers & Flight~December 17, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Absolutely Stunning Sandi! So Lovely and Delicate! Thank you for Sharing!
    Have a Wonderful Weekend!
    Hugs
    Jill

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  22. FRENCH LAUNDRYDecember 18, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    Gorgeous project Sandi! Don't you just love those little bursts of creativity?

    Merry Christmas my friend,
    Judy

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  23. Through The Garden GateDecember 18, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    WOW.....What a beautiful blog! Such inspiration. I LOVE it. You have wonderful taste! xoxoxo Pam

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  24. Marie Lost Bird StudioDecember 19, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    So very beautiful,Sandi.TFS.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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