2 December 2011

The Craft Barn Gifts Week - Gifts for her






Hi everyone! More gifts today for the Craft Barn gift week and again.......lots of photographs :D. The first item for today as it's 'gifts for her' is the wooden house shaped curio box which is a gorgeous shape and can be decorated in lots of different ways. Everything is painted with various colours of Fresco Finish paint and there are lots of shabby distressed flowers, Tando pieces and other bits and bobs I've made up from die cuts, Crafty Individuals photo books and papers, metal and there are some sweet charms and a bottle cap that I've decorated too. There's a 'how to' write up on the blog for everything I've made with the materials lists and the materials used are also linked at the bottom of this post.

Next is the Thermometer, also a wood blank and very easy to decorate.



Again all the techniques are explained on the Craft Barn blog with the materials lists for everything I've used. I love the Tando butterfly grab bag, there are plenty of butterflies in various shapes and sizes, they're white faced chipboard so perfect for inking without any prep at all and there are so many things that can be done with them. 'Travels in Italy' paper pad by Craft Indivduals is a very beautiful paper pad too and the paper is the perfect weight for distressing, love the colours also.

And the last of my gifts is the house coat rack which I've decorated with Fresco Finish paint again, my favourite paint :), embossed metal for the roof areas, dreamweaver stencil and paste for the leaves.



If you made it to the bottom of another mammoth post...........I like you very much :D! 

Enjoy your day!
 Materials:
Tando filligree butterflies 2 pack, Tim Holtz Tag and bookplates die, ATC and corners die,
Sizzix Originals circles dieMetal sheetCrafty Individuals paper pad - travels in Italy,
Crafty Individuals Stamp Diamond BackgroundCrafty Individuals picture book - Christmas,
Tim Holtz Texture fades collage and notebook,  Cosmic Shimmer mica powder shimmer spray set - antique tonesversamark ink pad, white rub n buff , self adhesive pearlsDistress Ink vintage photoMini misterRanger Distress Stains - Stormy sky, dusty concord and Victorian velvet, Viva Decor pearl pen - blueHouse coat rackFresco Finish paint Vintage Lace, Little Black Dress Viva Decor Ferro in silverwhite rub n buffDreamweaver stencil, branch
metal working tool settexture fades embossing folder chequer boardmetal sheetViva Decor Inca Gold - Old Silver 

12 comments:

Christina C. said...

OMG, girl, you are so creative....loving all of your fabulous projects!!!! Your curio box in the shape of a house is brilliant. Who would have thought this is a thermometer....I had to look twice!!!! The coat hangers are adorable...YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Wow these are amazing creations Chris! You've put your special touch on all these alterable projects and enhanced them beautifully! I especially love the curio cabinet and of course want to try to create something just like it! You always inspire me Chris! :) Have a great day! hugs, Angela

Nicola said...

Chris, these projects are amazing and I love them all - so inspiring!!!
Looking at your work always makes me want to have a go, such loving detail has gone into all three creations and it's always a pleasure to see what you've been busy with!
Love Nicola xxx

Denise said...

These are stunning creations Chris. Love the house curio box and those mini houses are beautiful.
Hugs
Denise xx

Exclusively by Mel said...

Oh how lovely are all your projects!!
Loved looking at your beautiful creations.
So beautiful!!
Love, Mel. xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Chris!!!These are all so beautiful..love love your projects,always a pleasure to catch up with your beautiful work..TFI
Have a lovely weekend;) x

Juls said...

wow!!! so many gorgeous things!! LOVE your themomoter!! Hugs Juls

CraftyC said...

Wow Chris how gorgeous are these. So very talented!
Clairexx

Julie said...

Gorgeous gifts. The recipient will be incredibly fortunate!

Julie

June Nelson said...

Wowser Chris I wish I was as clever as you and could make gifts like this, I adore that litte house and your handmade flowers, you are just soooo talented xxxx

whyducks said...

So many good things to oow and ah about, lovely work Chris!

Julie said...

These are all fantastic Chris, I love love love the coat hanger