Friday, November 7, 2008

Magnolia Christmas Box!

Here is cute little round box Magnolia sent me to decorate. I have never taken photos of something like this so I took a few extra ....the top one being the top of the box.
In this photo I am trying to give you the over all look of the box.....not quite sure I've achieved that here....

This photo is of the sides.

The stamp Cute Tilda I used is here is called, "HV08 Tilda with Heart Ornament" and she is from the recent "Holiday Collection 2oo8" The bench is SEA08 Old Bench and is from the "2008 Summer and Sea Collection" You can see all the new Fabulous Collections right here. You can puchase Magnolia stamps from Pheobe at The Town Scrapper, Diana Crick's Magnolia-licous store, Magnolia-A-Holic and the Magnolia Store.

Images are colored with prismacolor pencils (oms) and h20's. Details are done with acrylic white paint. The edges of the box are painted with, "Folk art pearl paint"

The actual bench is larger than what I have here. I cut the bench in half and just overlapped it to make it smaller for Tilda.

Tilda is popped up on foamy's

The circle behind Tilda is created with a Fiskars punch. The border around the rim is done with a Martha Stewart punch.

Ink - versafine, creamy caramel

Paper - GP card stock, dcwv metallic white, daisy d's.

Accessories - flowers, lace, gem brad....(heart brad from Magnolia)....lace and trim, fern leaves...from Magnolia and Martha Stewart punch, glitter, ribbon from Magnolia.

Winter is in the air here. We've had a few snow flurries but nothing that has stayed....thank goodness!! ...but I guess it is just a matter of time...lol.

Thanks for looking everyone.....and for your lovely comments!! Have a Great Day!!

Oh Yes!!....Keep Hoppin' for more High Hopes Blog candy!!

102 comments:

Christine Riley said...

WOW, this is wonderful! I love that image and you have colored it so beautifully! I love the paper you chose too, it's just precious. Thanks so much for sharing! :)

Hugs, Christine :)

Tammi said...

Ooohhh I love this box, it's fabulous! Love all the fantastic additions and your coloring. I just got mine today. :)

Anonymous said...

Wow! Very cute project! Thanks for sharing.
~Lacey

Anonymous said...

Stunnnig, I love your box!
//Malin

ribenaruby said...

Love this creation!Great how you shortened the bench to fit tilda. Have a nice day!

Debbie said...

What a gorgeous box Ila I love the colours and cute tilda, You have coloured her in beautifully,
Hugs Debbie x

Sonia said...

This is fantastic i love it, so much work gone into this. WOW
hugs Sonia x x

debby4000 said...

WOW what gorgeous box, its so beautiful.

Lilian said...

Goodness Ila, this is such a lovely box/creation. This Tilda is so cute and I am sorry now I did not order her. lol! It's very clever of you to cut the bench in half. I have been wanting to buy the Christmas bench but I'll try to find something else to use. Thank you for the inspiration. Have a great weekend!

Linanna DESIGNS said...

Wow Ila, this is stunning, what an adorable box, who wouldn't be thrilled just to have the box, and not anything inside it? Just lovely hun! hugs Linda x

Dawn Wheeler said...

WOW WOW WOW stunning ,love it ,Dawnxx

Cass said...

Stunning box.Love your colouring and the beautiful papers.

Cass xxx

Anonymous said...

A beautiful box Ila...you are incredible at making things...I wish I could buy something like this :-)
Your colouring is so perfect...what colour do you use for Tilda's cheeks? Neat idea to cut the bench in half!
Have a good weekend.
Hugs
Carole :-)

craftyb said...

Hi Ila, gorgeous gorgeous work! This little Tilda is adorable...and I love your colours...what's not to love though! Now as to what goodies to put into the box...bet you already have that one sussed too?!! lol

craftyb said...

PS Thanks for joining in my candy and linking me up too! bx

Sharon said...

Gorgeous box Ila, really pretty.

Donalda said...

Oh girl this is just gorgeous!!!!!!! Your papers look so beautiful together and the embellishments on the box. Oh I could go on and on but girl it is just breathe taking. Gorgeous job dear

Terri said...

Wow, this is gorgeous...when I first looked I thought it was a porcelin plate or something. Your work is fantastic, love checking in to see what you have created!

Maria said...

Stunning box! I love the papers, your colouring, the flowers and the details! And a lovely Tilda!

greetings Maria

Rach said...

your box looks stunning Ila,
fabulous papers and colouring. great photo's too. hugs rachxx

Anonymous said...

Very cute. You did a wonderful job with the challenge of creating on a box. Your colouring is awesome, as always. The addition of the flower is a cute touch.

Crafting Queen said...

Another fantastic project. Love the colouring and the attention to detail.

Annie said...

Wowzer! Ila this box is just amazing, gorgeous, beautiful, well words fail me! I love the cute Tilda and your colouring and everything about this project. hugs, annie x

retiredheather said...

Oh this is absolutely wonderful, infact it is stunning. I love the way you created the BG on the top.
Heather

Anja's weblog said...

What a Beautiful box! Wow!
I love the colors and papers you used. And the stamp is adorable.

Hugs
Anja

Alina said...

How beautiful, Ila! I like your box very much, the colours and the paper are just lovely! and all the details!
have a nice weekend!
hugs, Alina

Andrea, said...

Oh this is gorgeous, you have decorated it perfectly

Michelle said...

Oh, how ADORABLE, Ila!!! This is fabulous, & the pictures you included are great too!!

Debby said...

Goodness this is incredibly beautiful!

DawnMarie said...

Oh Ila, this is absoulutely gorgeous, and the photographs are great, your colouring is fantastic as always.x

Kelly Schelske said...

Oh my goodness Ila, this box is amazing!! Gorgeous image and coloring, all of the added elements fit just perfectly!! Beautiful! Hugs, Kelly

AngelRenee said...

Amazing job.. I love what you did..

Sparkle and Flourish said...

Just a beautiful box...how pleased would you be to receive this! I love the lace border around the edge and your colouring is just so perfect. Stunning!
Judy x

Debbie said...

This is stunning Ila, your colouring is beautiful and I love the festive papers you have used. Have a lovely weekend. Debbie x

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Wow, this is gorgeous Ila, You have decorated the box so beautifully and love the sweet Tilda, Hugs, Nikki x

angeljakki said...

wow this is stunning, such lovely work. I have something on my blog for you x x x

Linnie said...

I Love the image i love your use of colour the choice of papers is inspiring lovely work thanks for sharing
luv
linnie

Sue from Oregon said...

oh wow...I love decorated boxes and this one is lovely!

Norunn said...

ohhh!!! I love thi box, so delicious!

NGCARDS said...

This is absolutely gorgeous hun, love it! xxx

sandra_w said...

Wow! This is beautiful, Ila!! Your coloring is fantastic!!

Hugs, San

cats whiskers said...

What a fabulpus job you have done on this little box Ila, I love the colours and thsat cute Tilda which you have coloured to perfection, what a wonderful present it would make. We have gor really high winds her at the moment but no snow Thank goodness
Hav a lovely weekend
Hugs Jacqui x

Anonymous said...

She is so cute what a beautiful box it would make a pretty keepsake box for a little girl or maybe a big girl LOL. Ann Lind

Heather Huggins said...

Wow!! This is totally fabulous!!!

Murielle said...

OH...Ila..This is stunning!!!
Love your creation!!!
Wonderful colours and papers and the details are great.
Fantastic work!
Hugs, mumur

Sew This N That said...

Wonderful, Ila, lovely colours :0)
**Hugs** Heather x

Monique said...

You box is gorgious Ila ! I love it. Such beautifull colours :)).

Hugs Monique

Allison Rankin said...

Another gorgeous creation...I'll send you my address so you can mail it to me (ha ha! just kidding!).

Anonymous said...

This is `stunning` Ila:)~X~

Jill said...

wow wow wow Ila this is absolutely stunning as always I love this Tilda and those gorgeous papers hugs Jill xx

Amy said...

Amazingly CUTE as always Ila... great box!

Anonymous said...

WOW, WOW, beautiful, Ila you rock :)

MJ

Anonymous said...

wow, stunning box, so beautiful.

Jennifer Love said...

Wow! This is so gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Oh holy stinking moses, Ila, this is beyond exceptional!! I will just never get over how you turn average into gorgeous, wow. Everything about this is phenomenal, talk about inspiring!! I agree, you put so much work into this, it absolutely shows!

Jojjo said...

Very nice box! Love everything about it :) That stamp is just too cute.

Anonymous said...

This is such a beautiful box!!!!!! Your coloring is awesome. Sorry about your weather, our weather has been in the mid to high teens..LOVIN IT!

Sandy said...

OMG OMG OMG Ila this is very awesome. So lovely and gorgeous. Love them.

Leonie said...

It's lovely!!

~ Leonie ~

dpkennedy said...

This is super adorable! You captured the box in all it's glory! Wonderful coloring as always and great dp!! Love it!

Risa said...

Oh Ila.....I LOVE the way you decorated the box!!!! Tilda is so cute and I'm loving the flowers! Super great job!!!

Anonymous said...

Stunning creation Ila love it. Alison x

Aija said...

Ila, you have created really stunner! Love the colours and all those delicated details!
Hugs,
Aija

Stampin'Piper said...

This box is so adorable! I love this cute little Tilda!

Great Work! TFS!

Hugs Tanja

CraftyC said...

That looks scrummy, love it!
Clairex

Alex said...

This is adorable Ila!! What a fabulous job you did on decorating it, I LOVE this!!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Alex said...

This is adorable Ila!! What a fabulous job you did on decorating it, I LOVE this!!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Suzanne said...

OMG this is so beautiful and your photography shows it of beautifully. It is just too gorgeous. Sue :o)

Unknown said...

Well this is absolutely stunning. Fantastic job. Lol Lynn x

Stitchinwitch said...

That is beautiful

6 wacky women said...

Just beautiful, Ila. Beautiful
coloring and all the little details.
Karen

NormaJ said...

Love the box Ila. It is beautiful.
Beautiful colouring.
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Lilian said...

I hope you do not mind as I have added you to my blog list. Thank you!

Nixe-Moni said...

OMG Ila, what a gorgeous creation!!! Love everything about it. This Tilda is such a cutie and I love your great colouring. Fab papers you´ve used!
Have a great day :)
Hugs
Moni

Scrap Cris said...

soooooooooooooooooo cute!so wonderful!!
as always :)

loved!

Unknown said...

oh ila, what a fantastic and soooo cute box you´ve decorated, it looks so great and very pretty. i love your colours and the style ...
big hugs, bea

Jeanette said...

That is gorgeous. You have done an outstanding job! Hugs Jeanette

Alina said...

Hello Ila, I would like to tell you that you've got an award!
Have a lovely day!
hugs, Alina

Curt in Indy said...

Wow! What an amazing job you did on this! You have such an eye for color, and the ones you put together for this proves it! Wonderful job! Best, Curt

Holly Young said...

absolutely adorable! I love the ribbon you used around it.

Lia said...

wow this is wonderful, I love your colors and the stamps are so cute too
hugs Lia

Inger Marie said...

Wow Ila your box is so wonderful :)
Love it!!
Hugs

Vitahus said...

The colours are so pretty and your colouring of this cute image is fabulous - love it.
All together beautiful!
hugs conni

Mel said...

stunning box so beautifully done :)
Mel xx

Tara Godfrey said...

WOW!!! Ila, this is fabulous! Great papers, the colours are so festive and cheery but the embellishments are sensational!!!I just can't get over how gorgeous ALL your creations are but this is outstanding!!!
Hugs, TaraG

BA said...

hi ila!
i love this box. your coloring ist fantastic.
xoxo BA

MichelleO said...

Finally catching up from this past weekend and family stuff beginning of the week...

OH My this box is wonderful, I am sure Magnolia is gonna love it! Great job with that bench!
HUGS
MichelleO

Lynsey said...

Wow Ila this box is stunning! Your colouring looks amazing.
Hugs Lynsey :)

Rosette said...

You have a lovely eye for detail Ila, it is just lovely! Can I snatch it?? lol:)

Keri Lee Sereika said...

Wow this is so great! I love that sweet image!

Karin said...

Hi Ila,

what a gorgeous box.
I love the beautifull papers, embellishments and that cute Tilda.

Have a great weekend,
xoxo karin

Velta said...

Whoa!!! This box is stunningly beautiful!! I love all the glitter and bling...Where did you get those poinsettias? They just top off this perfectly formed box :)

Donna Baker said...

whoa! looks the amt of comments you get! this box is just FABULOUS, it would be awesome to adorn your house for the holidays or give a baked goodie in. your coloring is fabulous (I bet you hear that ALL the time, huh?) well it's true

Anonymous said...

Ila this is just beautiful!!! Your work is always stunning! Love it! :)

Kristine said...

Pretty Pretty!! :)

Maria's Cards said...

Ila, This is so stunning. you are so talented. All your work is wonderful. Maria x

Maria said...

Wow, Ila your box is fabulous! It would make such a fabulous gift. The papers that you used are beautiful. Love the scallop and the pretty flowers. As always, GORGEOUS!

Maria

Shirley said...

I love it! What a beutiful keepsake too. Lovely~!

Carolyn King said...

what a gorgeous box. sure to be treasured!

Monika/Buzsy said...

Very pretty Ila! Love the cute image and the great colors... I love altered boxes. TFS!

Deb Wood said...

This is fabulous!!! I absolutely adore it!!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful box and wonderful colours in picture.