I am usually not as well orgnised for Journal Your Christmas as I am this year.
It's just that this year I knew exactly what I wanted to do.
In February last year my mother-in-law gave me a box. Now many people give me boxes because they know I like to re-purpose them. I have a good old stash of boxes ready for mini book, albums etc.
But this one was really cute.
It was really thick and sturdy and a good size. I knew, from the first time I saw it, it was destined for JYC this year.
The trouble was, cute as it was, it was too ctesy for me and the back was heavily printed.
I don't do bright and funky Christmas really - I do vintage traditional, so the only thing for it was to recover it, which meant taking it apart, taking out the plastic front, off with the chimney etc.
The photo in the front - which just sort of worked - is of the front door of my dolls' house, all decked out for Christmas.
The box was a piece of cake - the roof an utter nightmare. And it isn't by any means perfect, but it is 'handmade and whimsical ' (code for a little bit scruffy!!!)
I also made the book to go inside it and so I am now all set for JYC this year.
I have decided that the focus is going to be photos of what we have at home in the way of Christmas decorations, ornaments, etc. The signs of Christmas in and around out home.
This will be my 8th Christmas Journal and so trying to come up with something new as a main focus each year is very challenging.
I will still follow along with Shimelle, but with my usual twist.
and just so you can appreciate how hard it is photographing ANYTHING in our house - this is a very very typical scenario
Today I am thankful for
- the fun of creating
- preparation
- SUNDAY
Beautiful "redecorating" job on your Christmas box. Thanks for sharing your photos, projects, and your Life! I always enjoy my weekly visit to your blog on the other side of the world! Blessings to you and your family!
Posted by: Calvina | November 17, 2013 at 04:24 PM
Karen that is beautiful well done on transforming that box to something far far better. look forward to seeing your pages as they progress.
Posted by: Mary Buttons | November 17, 2013 at 09:13 PM
Gorgeous transformation Karen.... I must keep an eye out for more unusual boxes.
Hugs
Sandra x
Posted by: Sandra Dry | November 17, 2013 at 11:37 PM
What a transformation! I think your roof came out just fine :-) A very cute way to "house" your mini :-D
Posted by: Barb in AK | November 18, 2013 at 02:10 AM
Wow, this is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Patty G. | December 01, 2013 at 03:55 AM
Gorgeous Karen - what a super idea…and good luck with the photos :)
Posted by: Katherine Sutton | December 01, 2013 at 08:57 AM
wow what a gorgeous way to keep precious memories
Posted by: caroline | December 01, 2013 at 09:39 AM
hopped on over from the Shimelle forum - this is fabulous!!!!
Posted by: soapHOUSEmama | December 01, 2013 at 11:06 PM
love how your cat godzilla's his way into the photo! mine love to sit right on whatever I'm reading. How do they know the exact article i'm looking at??
Posted by: glee | December 02, 2013 at 03:12 AM
Super cute idea! I had no idea how small it was until your gave some scale! Too fun! TFS!
Posted by: Ruth G | December 02, 2013 at 03:23 AM
LOVE the idea, Dolly! Absolutely FAB! :) Jealous of that box now.. ;)
Posted by: Kat | December 03, 2013 at 09:47 PM
Wow Dolly that must have taken you ages! Well worth it though - it looks beautiful.
Posted by: Lisa-Jane Johnson | December 03, 2013 at 09:56 PM