....in the Smifferoo household!!
Anyone who has peeked in at my blog before, knows that I have a fascination with altering li'l matchboxes!
Well, Matchbox Madness is really apt this time, because I'm taking part in the 'Countdown to Christmas' match box swap over at A Swap for all Seasons
-oOo-Where we have to alter 25 lil matchboxes!!
(Mmmm, yep I think that I have gone a little Christmas Crackers!!)
(Mmmm, yep I think that I have gone a little Christmas Crackers!!)
....then make little gifts to go inside each of the 25 boxes.
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These all get sent to Linda, who will send us back 25 boxes from 25 different crafty peeps!!
So in December we have our own lil Christmas Countdown calendar!
How fun is that!!
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First of all, start with some supplies!
25 matchboxes!! - (I'm sure my local shop think I'm a pyromaniac LOL!)
I decided to alter them with some festive fabric ...then add some embellies, lace, buttons, ribbons, numbered tags etc....
...and voila
My Countdown to Christmas boxes.
...filled with handmade goodies (inspired by my recent jewellery making course!)
All packed up and ready to go....
....and have now been posted.
Thanx Linda for organising a fabby swap!
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Talking of Christmas coming early, I've been sooooooo excited all week!
I managed to get my inky lil paws on a golden ticket for the Tim Holtz ArtsyCrafty class in February!!
Whooooo, can't wait to stalk (Whoops!! I mean meet!!LOL) the Grunge Master himself!!
The strange thing is, I nearly missed out, my computer has been playing up recently, so I have missed out on all the crafty gossip, then I got a text from my hubby who had heard from one of his work colleagues ( Thank you Yvonne!) who is also a big Tim fan saying....
'Tom Bolts (That was his predictive text for Tim Holtz LOL!!) is doing a workshop, check out Paperartsy site'.
Wierdly enough, I didn't have to text back to ask who 'Tom Bolts' was, as I'm soooo used to his strange predictive texts now! LOL!!...and the even wierder thing is.....I knew he meant Tim Holtz!!
....Then I had the slightly stressful time trying to book my ticket, as the computer booking system went into meltdown!!
...then waiting for the confirmation email!!
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Anyway I've bored all that will listen with how lucky I am!!
...even Barney boy has had enough of listening to me going on about my awesome Mr Holtz ticket!! LOL
Mmmm, I'm sure he is just pretending to be asleep!! LOL
Oh, did I mention I'm soooo excited!!!!!
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Oh, this is turning into a rather long post -Sorry!!
I go missing for most of the month, and now you cant shut me up!! LOL!
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...still on the subject of Christmas!!
It's been feeling like Christmas all week!
(apart from getting a Tim Holtz ticket- Mmmm have I mentioned this already!!)
I've received some AMAZING packages in the post
I've received some AMAZING packages in the post
(birthday pressies & swaps!)
Thank you ladies - you know who you are!!
I'm planning to blog about the crafty lovlies I received in a future blog post...
So watch this space!!
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Off now to get a cuppa!
Thanks for Looking!
Jan x
13 comments:
Jan - your matchboxes are all divine!!! Great job, I really hope I get one of yours (better get on with my own first though!)
Congrats on getting your Tim Bolts ticket (lol) and that pic of Barney really made me laugh!
You LUCKY LUCKY GIRL, YOU! 6 hours with Tom Bolts (for this is how he shall now be known!!). Wonderful. Those matchboxes are, of course, gorgeous - looking forward to seeing the beauties you get back.
Barney is such a star.
x
Oh Jan, I SO want one of those golden tickets too...OMG Tim Holtz, how FABULOUS!!!
Your matchboxes are absolutely gorgeous...you have been busy...it will make December even more special...
OMG Tim Holtz...yes I'm just a tad excited for you too...lol
Jenny x
Well done Jan in getting tickets to see Tim, you will have a fantastic time. I absolutely love love your matchboxes and what a wonderful idea. How organised are you doing 25 already. I'm envious of all the people receiving these, they are so lucky, I love every single one. Barney has grown, and is gorgeous as always, I could do with getting some sleep too! Have a good day, Tracy Evans x x
Wow.. fantastic job on the 25 matchbooks.. lucky peeps that will get them... and getting tickets to see Tim.. that is going to be fab... awww Barney is sooo cute..
xo
Oh you are so lucky to be going to Tims workshop. Love your matchboxes. I am still finishing up the last of mine. thanks for sharing and have a great day. Angela
Love your matchboxes ;-) And I see you in Tims class!!! I got an ticket too!!!!
Ohh how magical to be at the Tim Holtz workshop thingy.
Love your matchboxes but wow !! 25 ? madness lol
hugs June xxx
Once you get going there's really no stopping you!! lol!! wonderful newsy post you golden ticket holder you, I'm greeeeen with envy!!! how fab is that going to be, sigh...
Super cool matchbox swap, 25 is quite a number!! they look gorgeous together and I love your packaging!! Mx
...now you've made these Jan - do you fancy making some more ? I'm running a Twelve Days of Christmas altered matchbox sawp !!! Would love to have you join !
PS ... I forgot to say how lovely your 25 boxe are !
Wonderful matchboxes! Come to pick up awards :-)
http://astra-scrap.blogspot.com/2010/09/blog-post_30.html
Oh you lucky gal going to see Tom Bolts....ROFL, I am so very jealous.
I wish you lots of fun, you go girl and report back after the event. We all want to know and take pics too.
L
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