Although the subject matter is a month late (or perhaps just eleven months EARLY) I thought you might get a kick out of a recent crafting session I experienced. I bought this advent calendar during the after Christmas sales. It was my intention to give it a bit more “pizazz”. Over Embellished Yes It Is Possible.
Over Embellished Yes It Is Possible
Out came the scrapbooking paper, embellishments, and glue. I spent HOURS on the layout. (When it is actually Christmas time I will write a post going into more detail.)
Sweet boy was off on Monday for the MLK holiday and he loves to craft. So we spent some time gluing everything on. We had a good time and he felt proud of our creation.
Mr. Decor, you know the guy who has a degree in aeronautics and actually works with rocket scientists, took one look at it, smiled and said “You and your glitter.” (It’s true, it’s a sickness.)
Then he asked, “Do the doors actually open?” As I was fixing dinner, I half mindedly said, “Yes, of course, they open.” Mr. Decor then proceeds to open and close every single door. Almost…
Houston we have a problem with doors 2, 20 and 21. They are so over-embellished that they can’t fully open.
Sweet Boy came to my deflated rescue. “Mom, we’re not changing it. I’ll just have to be extra careful when I open those doors.”
I love this boy. His wife will too someday.
Oh, and yes, I have no number 13. Anyone out in blog land have a lucky 13 something or other about the size of a quarter they want to send me?
Laura
Oh, how funny Laura. oops!
WOW WOW WOW! It sounds t’rrific! Can’t wait to see it finished (but how on earth can we wait till next Christmas?? ) :(((Happy crafting,Monica.P.S. Thanks again, Laura!
You did a great job! I love it. You are so creative!
That is so pretty! Love it! Hugs, Bobbi jo
lol! That’s funny and cute! At least it looks pretty and he had a good time.
Hi Laura! First of all we are human and we err. Secondly, you and Sweet Boy did a marvelous job, the calendar is beautiful and S.B.'s comment about being careful with the doors was a heartstring tugger. 🙂For door #13, why not have Sweet Boy pencil in the number with a permanent marker as a special rememberance of your day together?Beautiful & funny post. 🙂xoxoJanie
Who cares if the doors open? It looks good and that is all that matters. It is awesome!!! You will cherish this piece forever, since your son helped with it. Just think of the memories. He will make some lucky girl a wonderful husband some day. You are raising a very special young man! Love & blessings!
Why do I have this feeling you will be collecting “13s” from now on??I think it is beautiful! Your son is adorable.
wow, how nice…I am sure it will make your Christmas a little more magical.
Oh, that’s funny! And very cute!!
Ok so I am such a ditz…you will get a kick out this one. I was looking at the before pic (not realizing that is what it was) and thinking before I scrolled down and read…it is not over embellished, I think it could use a little more. Well duh, I scrolled down and yep I take it all back…it doesn’t need anything else, LOL! I love it that you made the project together, so very special and what a little sweetie he is!
This is super cute.
I think you and your son did a great job! Each door is a little piece of artwork. If you look at them separately, it doesn’t seem overdone.You know what would help, a frame of black glitter around each door to make them more distinct! ROFL!!!
How cute. You guys did a great job. Too funny about some of the doors not working and for Mr Decor of all people to point these out.You guys are great!
I’m sorry to hear that some of the doors don’t open properly because it looks amazing! I’ll be on the lookout of a 13.*hugs*
That is fabulous!! Mu hubby is also in the aerospace industry!
I like it! And its a good memory of a fun time spent with your son and the memories will add on each Christmas. That’s what its all about. Wish I had a thirteen to share. I’ll keep my eyes open.
That is adorable! I love it!
What a fabulous job you did! I love it.Donna
That’s a great project, and I loved the story about it. I wish you well in your search for the perfect item for lucky 13.
What a fun project for the two of you!! I once worked in a skilled nursing facility that had no room 13. Yep it jumped from 12 to 14. I thought that was interesting. The one I currently work at has a room 13. Our first apartment after we were married was #13. But I don’t have any little 13’s to send to you.
How beautiful – you and your little guy did a great job with the advent calendar. I’m sure he’s counting down the days until the next Holiday season.
What a fun project! I have a little nine-drawer chest I’ve been thinking about treating in a similar fashion but keep talking myself out of it because it would be “too silly”. Thanks for showing my how wrong I was!PS: You’ll have to give this calendar to your son and his super-lucky wife for their first Christmas 🙂
i love it!!!!
That is the cutest Advent Calendar! You and Sweet Boy did a great job!:) My Hubs is very much the same as yours. He would have done the same thing! LOL! I know how you feel! ~Liz
This is why I love the wonderful world of blogs. I have two of these for my kids in maroon and we have not used them in the past two years – they are way to big and cool (sad for me) After reading your post I am going to paint them white, beat them up, embellish the heck out of them and use them for all my little scrapbooking do-dads! Thanks for the great ideas.
Love, love, LOVE this!! I am not crafty like this…I may have to figure something out! 🙂
Wendy
Oh my goodness… heart palpitations. I love this! It's so shabby-chic. Just beautiful.
Merry Christmas!