Monday 24 October 2011

Twas the Night Before Christmas...

There is a famous poem which begins "Twas the night before Christmas...". This object is inspired by that poem and features three scenes from a vintage book provided by the Graphics Fairy.

"Twas the night before Christmas..."

Each scene was printed onto cream card and parts highlighted with a white gel pen and some glitter glue, before framing with embossed gold card and acetate.

"Back view"

The back of each panel has a verse from the poem printed onto cream card, cut out with nesties, then inked & stamped with a repeated small snowflake in Bundled Sage distress ink.

"And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof,
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St Nicholas came with a bound."

The flowers are made from deep red organza die cut with Tim Holtz' Tattered Florals die and edges singed with a heat tool, then held together with a jewel brad.

"He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot,
A bundle of Toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a pedlar, just opening his pack."

The panels are joined together with book rings threaded through eyelets.

"He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk,
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose!"

Finally, lengths of Christmas-coloured ribbons are tied to the bookrings for added decoration.

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14 comments:

  1. Sorry the comment box wasn't working before - I used the new version of blogger and it seems to have caused a problem, so switched back to the old one. Thanks everyone who let me know and I really appreciate your comments - Maddy.

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  2. This is so beautiful - I love vintage Christmas decorations!

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  3. A gorgeous book and such beautiful images! I love the design and the gold colour! And thank you for the lovely comment you have left me:-) Hugs Delphine xx

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  4. Wow!!! That's is a wonderful creation. A masterpiece. Thanks for joining us at Christmas Inspirations challenges this fortnight. I hope you will play again next time too.

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  5. This is just gorgeous...love it.

    Thanks for sharing with us at ‘Make it Monday’

    Luv CHRISSYxx

    Don’t forget. .if you leave a comment on another entrant, mention that you saw their card on ‘Make it Monday’ for a chance at second prize.. the more you comment on and mention MIM, the more chances at winning second prize.

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  6. What an absolutely unique and clever idea !!! I absolutely love any and everything that is out of the 'norm' of paper crafting and this is awesome ! Thank you for sharing it with our Crafting When We Can Challenge :)

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  7. Fabulous project Maddy, love it. Thanks for joining us at CWWC this time. Carol DT x

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  8. Fantastic creation and what an original concept. Love the storybook layout.

    Thank you for playing along with us at Make It Monday!
    Remember, for a chance to win the prize from our sponsor, leave a comment for another entry and mention that you saw them on Make It Monday.
    Lisa xx

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  9. Wow! This is really incredible! Thanks for joining us at My Craft Spot and good luck on the wonderful prize this week!

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  10. This is fabulous.Thanks for playing at My Craft Spot.
    Jayne

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  11. This is so beautiful Maddy, I love the vintage nostalgic pictures. Really gorgeous. Lee x

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  12. Beautiful! I love the classic feel this has to it! Thanks for joining us this week at My Craft Spot!

    Aymee

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  13. Wow, this is gorgeous! I love the vintage pictures in the windows! Such a beautiful way to display this classic poem! Thanks for playing along with us at My Craft Spot!
    Amber

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  14. What a gorgeous project! The embossed gold foil is stunning! Great job!
    Thanks so much for playing along with us at My Craft Spot
    Kate
    Small Bits of Paper

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