Today I am bringing to you this advent calendar that I made for myself!
It is an Easel card with a tower of stacked drawer boxes ...
I wanted to posted it yesterday in celebration of St.Lucy's feast celebrated each Dec 13th!...but I had some computer problems..but here I am.. a day later posting this calendar,...
At my house each member of the family has its own advent calendar...
to view the one that I made for my husband...The Tee Pee shaped card made in an advent calendar...scroll down (3 post down) or click to see the post and VIDEO HERE
My calendar is an Easel card with a tower of stacked drawer boxes that I made and decorated with Tilda (Magnolia stamps).
The Tilda on the easel card is dressed in St.Lucy...
The stamps with the numbers for each day are a retired set from Memory Box and each one opens up a little drawer where you can place the treat for that day...
The handles are small pearls...I decorated this front panel with 2 small rosettes with small sentiments....
the next side looks like this...
side # 3
the back ...decorated with some felt flowers, leaf dies and mini plastic snowflakes in gold...
close ups of each one of the Tilda's...
some opened drawers below...
This Tilda, as I mentioned is dressed in the attire of "Saint Lucy", (catholic saint) , and her holiday is celebrated specially in Scandinavian countries ...each 13th of December.
I knew of this festival of lights in one of my visits to Sweden and since then I am a huge fan of this celebration...each December 13th...the girls in Sweden make a procession at church, schools or streets all dressed in white gowns carrying candles ...it is spectacular!
Lucy's feast is commemorate during advent time and it is known as well as a festival of lights because of the candles that the girls carry
Now that I live here in the US, I watch on You tube videos the breath taking St. Lucy's processions held in Sweden on this day...not the same... but I least I get to see them again every 13th of December... thanks to the technology!!!
close ups of the sentiments ..
and some last views...
Ok my dear friends, sending you warm Christmas thoughts...
Remember
WHY we are celebrating this season and take time every day to be with
yourselves in peace and surrounded by your loved ones...
Hugs and kisses
il est tout simplement magnifique
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bisous
C'est magnifique Bibiana ! Quel talent ! Bisous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous advent calendar and so much work has gone into your wonderful creation just stunning
ReplyDeleteAnne
halàlàlà quel superbe travail , sublime ta décoration , une vraie petite merveille, je m'abonne à ton blog, (sarah2172) TIFFANY
ReplyDeleteHi Bibiana, stunning advent box you have made for yourself, beautiful keepsake to fetch out every year, love your image and gorgeous embellishments.
ReplyDeletepam
OMG Bibiana I am lost for words....well almost......this is an outstanding piece of work, I am blown away by the awesome detail and beauty of such an amazing project, I love this so much it is top notch.
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lorraine x
I love your box, it is absolutely amazing!!! Hope you've received my card, xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely story you told us. Your project is so beautiful. Lots of love and work went into the making of this gorgeous project.
ReplyDeletemagnifique création!!
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coc♥
c est trop magnifique j adore tes tilda
ReplyDeletetu as super bien travaille une vrai pro
gros bizou
cecile
Stunning work... your advent box is outstanding...The attention to detail is amazing...Love it all.... Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteAmazing Advent calendar. Love all the little drawers and beautiful decorations - it is gorgeous and needs to be used for many years.
ReplyDeleteHo c'est vraiment très beau je craque complètement !
ReplyDeleteBisous
Absolutely wonderful - I am pea green with envy over your make!
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This is absolutely gorgeous. I love this advent calendar. Your little Tilda images are delightful. So, so sweet. I will check out your tutorial on SCS on Wednesday. Your work is always sensational so I am really looking forward to it.
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Carol
très original, ce calendrier de l'avent, c'est très beau travail. Bonne journée
ReplyDeleteTa boîte calendrier de l'Avent est splendide ! Quel beau travail ! Bravo Bibiana ! Bises
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure! I love your coloring and that bow is beautiful! I don't understand how you come up with such lovely ideas - bless your heart!
ReplyDeleteRhooooo quelle beauté ! un très beau travail
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Biz
PS je ne comprends pas je ne reçois plus tes news
Hi Bibiana,
ReplyDeletewhat a very superb creation. So much work gone into this gem of a creation.
Sorry I haven't been around much I have an ongoing problem with my shoulders and neck, which stops me crafting and typing quite often now.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
What a beautiful creation and looks like loads of work that went into this? I wish you a very blessed and Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteHugs...Leanne
Discovered u on SCS. I am so glad I did!
ReplyDeleteWow! Absolutely stunning! Thank you so much for sharing! You are so kind and generous. Wishing you a lifetime full of Happiness :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to make this too. love the drawers. As usual your creations are awesome!!! Sending you merry hugs :)
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