Yup, it's my favorite holiday. I love collecting vintage Christmas all year long.
Soon I'll be dragging out the boxes of vintage ornaments and Christmas kitsch to make some killer wreaths. Last year after all the wreath making was done I ended up with a pile of little vintage ornament boxes, mostly Shiny Brites.
Ahhh, these boxes are just way too cool to toss away. I saved them, and probably accumulated a few more. I was thinking they would make great little diorama ornies.
So I pulled out a few supplies. If you want to make some and recycle your old boxes here is a list of what I used.
Chenille stems, tinsel, vintage xmas wrapping paper, vintage xmas bits and baubles, vintage batting (for that perfect patina), vintage mica flakes, little bells, foam core and lots of glue.
Put all this together and voila!
Fun, fun, fun! My daughters were very impressed with my project. That really says something when the teenagers are motivated to comment.
Try it and have fun!!
What a great idea! I can't wait to find some boxes and make one!
Posted by: Lavender Dreamer | October 30, 2008 at 01:18 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea? You bringing any to the craft fair next weekend?
Posted by: vintagesue | October 30, 2008 at 01:32 PM
I want to try !!
Posted by: erena | October 30, 2008 at 01:39 PM
Suzy, those are awesome!~~~XXOO, Beth
Posted by: Elizabeth Holcombe | October 30, 2008 at 01:48 PM
You're a genius, Suzy. No other word for it.
Posted by: barbara | October 30, 2008 at 02:30 PM
I sure hope we're going to see all that Xmas decorating that will ensue at your house. I'm looking forward to a vintage tour.
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | October 30, 2008 at 02:49 PM
These are wonderful. I am so excited for Christmas. It's my favorite. I can't wait to get out all of my Christmas stuff.
Posted by: Kim | October 30, 2008 at 03:21 PM
Wow! Now I HAVE to go find some empty boxes!!
Posted by: Jenny | October 30, 2008 at 03:23 PM
OOOO Adorable! I love that idea!!! Thanks for shring it-what a creative girl you are!
~Tam :)
Posted by: Tam | October 30, 2008 at 03:46 PM
That has to be one of the cutest things I have ever seen!! I can hardly wait to make one! Thank you for sharing this neat idea!!
I just love vintage Christmas. Please visit my new Christmas blog when you get a chance:
www.ofbluebirdsandroseschristmas.blogspot.com
:)
Posted by: Becca | October 30, 2008 at 05:33 PM
Awesome, Suzy! Who'd a thunk it, but you??
P.S. Just wanted to let you know that one of your bags is in the latest ME Home Companion in the Etsy Treasury inside the front cover.
P.P.S. As I typed that I feel like I had typed it before. If I repeated myself forgive me. Having a "moment"!
Posted by: Cindy | October 30, 2008 at 09:37 PM
WOW! What a perfect idea! I hate to dispose of items that have survived this long!
Perfect use for all those little treasures gathered along the way!
Vicki
Posted by: Vicki Cotnoir | October 31, 2008 at 05:51 AM
You are such an artist!!! xxoo, Susan
Posted by: Susan at Black eyed susans kitchen | October 31, 2008 at 08:58 AM
OMG...what a neat idea! I would have never thought to do that with the boxes. Too cute!
Hugz,
Michele
Posted by: Michele | October 31, 2008 at 09:49 AM
Those are great Suze!
I tagged you on my blog!
~Sadie
Posted by: Sadie Lou | October 31, 2008 at 10:24 AM
Very Creative!!!! Thanks for sharing such a great project.
Posted by: Lucy | October 31, 2008 at 12:54 PM
DARLING!!! I just love those little shadowboxes and how you used the boxes....so creative and I too have Christmas making it's way into my home. Must be the magic of the season upon us!
Posted by: Fleur de Bee | October 31, 2008 at 03:52 PM
I absolutely love them. What a fabulous and original idea! They are beautiful.
Posted by: HeidiAnn | October 31, 2008 at 03:58 PM
Oh my goodness! How divine! I LOVE them! I have to make some this Christmas...I love anything vintage. Thanks for sharing this fabulous idea.
Posted by: Sheri | October 31, 2008 at 04:26 PM
How very unique and great! Good job! Happy Halloween!
Posted by: kim | October 31, 2008 at 10:51 PM
These are adorable! I would LOVE to do a room in vintage Christmas.
Posted by: Ele at A Bit of Pink Heaven | November 02, 2008 at 12:27 AM
You are so talented & creative...
LOVED what you did with the vintage boxes~ I wanted the delicate ornaments to be better protected...have saved the boxes like you~ these are fantastic!
Thanks for sharing & the inspiration~
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle Palmer Petals & Palettes | November 02, 2008 at 06:58 PM
fabulous!
Posted by: Karla | November 02, 2008 at 08:39 PM
what a great concept I love these..
Posted by: terri Ventura | November 03, 2008 at 12:17 AM
Oh these really are lovely and of course you have the bestest things to put in them ( do you like that word bestest? i do believe I made it up).
They are very special, thanks for sharing, kiss noises Linda Lilly Cottage
Posted by: Linda Lilly Cottage | November 03, 2008 at 06:46 AM