Monday, December 07, 2009

Advent Calendar: Party Ideas Blog Hop

Welcome to the "Let's Party!" blog hop for myStamp BOX! If you have just happened upon my blog, you'll want to start at the beginning of our blog hop. Take the time to leave some love on each design team member's blog post and you could be be picked to WIN a myStamp BOX stamp set of your very own! You have until Friday, December 11th at 6pm EST to leave your comments for a chance to win. The blog hop winner will be announced on the myStamp BOX blog on Monday December 14th.


I am showcasing two holiday stamp sets with this project:  O Christmas Tree and Deck the Halls
 


 
Since I have two toddlers, counting down the days until a party or celebration really helps make the whole concept of time a little easier to understand so I chose to alter Kaisercraft's Advent Calendar.
 


I won't deny the project is a labour of love, but the sturdy wood construction and fantastic design really make it a project that can be used year after year.


Paper by Pink Paislee.



Notice the two stamped trees.  This is such a timeless set.



And a few more stamped images here.

Now on to Tina's blog to catch more fun ideas for all kinds of parties. Don't forget to leave a comment on each blog to be eligible for our blog hop prize! Good luck!

54 comments:

LG said...

I am so blown away with this! Lovely

Jolene said...

This is so pretty!! A labor of love indeed.

Beeceecreativity said...

absolutely stunning..major detailing... yes labour of love and great keepsake to pass on ..

Chiara said...

Lovely!!I would like to have one for me :)

Calia Yang said...

Tracey - i'm a big fan of yours! I love your stuff!

Anonymous said...

That is absolutely gorgeous!!

Tricia said...

this is S T U N N I N G
um, wow! cool!

Audrey Pettit said...

Labor of love, indeed, but how beautiful this is. This will be a treasure for years to come.

Jenn Di Paolo said...

GORGEOUS! No doubt a labour of love...but so worth it. I adore those tree stamps.

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

What a fantastic advent calendar! Love it! I have never tried one before, maybe next year! Love the hop and seeing all the ideas! thanks for sharing.

Allison Cope said...

Freakin' adorable Tracey! I love the subtle colours you used! Beautiful project!

Cary B said...

Beautiful advent calendar! I was looking at those a couple weeks ago - you've done it so right!

laterg8r said...

i sooo wanted to do one of these but couldn't find one. yours is soooo gorgeous :D

mica said...

This is amazing! It is filled with lots and lots of love!

Lydia said...

I hear yah on the whole Labour of love bit, I did one too!! Yours is fantastic love that little canvas house. Great job!

scrappaleica said...

nice. I LOVED making this advent calendar to! Definitely to be used year after year! awesome.

@JoyceCasaldi said...

That is just beautiful!

Bettina said...

This is so sweet. What a great and beautiful project, Tracey! Phantastic details.

Roz said...

I love the details on each separate piece of your project :)

Elisa K said...

This is just gorgeous... Love the colors and the stamp sets you chose are perfect...

Hugs
Elisa K

Jerri-Lea said...

Wow! I want one for myself! Fabulous job! Popping by from Leica's.

mn36 said...

I really love the stamp choices you did here.

Andrea Amu said...

I LOVE this! That canvas house on here is a perfect detail!

Dawn Hueser said...

This is an incredible gift of love!

Deborah Long said...

Wow!!! This is gorgeous!

Fiorella said...

Great! I want to save it for my grand daughter, next year...

scrapbugger said...

Wow Tracey! That is fantastic! Stunning, beautiful

marcibun said...

This is gorgeous! Beautifully done :)

Amber said...

WOW!!!! Beautiful Tracey!!!!

Tanya said...

AWESOMENESS Tracey! I knew you would make this advent calendar amazing!

Michelle said...

WOW Tracey, you never let me down! This is so beautiful!

Anne Marie said...

Oh just love your countdown calander! Awesome job@

Glynis said...

I really like this particular advent calendar as the wood construction makes it easier to store for future christmas countdowns. Love all the deatail you put into decorating this. I'm sure the kids can't wait to find what's hidden inside of each of these lovely little compartments.

Cindy S. said...

Tracey-O-M-G!!!!!!!!!!wow!!!!!!!!!!!! Simply goreous. DROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL.

Cathy said...

Wow - that really is a labour of love...good for you! I'm sure your kids will love it.

Cathy

Anonymous said...

Wow, really this is just simply amazing.

Unknown said...

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Random Memories said...

Wow! Your labor intense work really paid off with beautiful results. Great job!
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Julie Leonhardt

Gisèle said...

oh Tracey, such a wonderful job on that Advent calendar... it's perfect:-) Hope your family will enjoy it:-))

Brittney said...

Love your advent calendar - it's gorgeous

Viji Siddharth said...

OMG so beautiful!Love the advent calendar!Thanks for the chance!

Frauke said...

Would like to have one for me ! Maybe next year

maiahs_momma said...

Wow, stunning :)!

Inky Hugs,
catherine
catlevy@eastlink.ca

gleestormont said...

beautiful I believe too!

The Biehns said...

Beautiful project!
hop.........hop.........

TanyaW said...

I lOVE LOVE LOVE the advent calendar!! Great work!

Janet's Joy said...

I hope to make one of these next year so thanks for the inspiration!

sassy said...

I am addicted to advent calendars and you are my latest fix! it is fab! youmust tell me (pretty please) where you found those numbers!

melody said...

wowza ~ that is one scrumptious advent calendar chickie! love it!

Nathalie Kalbach said...

so so so amazing- stunning!!!

Tina McDonald said...

What a fabulous job you did with this project!!! ALMOST makes me want to make one! :)

laurescrap said...

waouh!!! so beautiful!!! i love it!

milkcan said...

Oh my gosh! That advent calendar is AMAZING!

Amanda Muirhead said...

this is so gorgeous..a timeless treasure for your girls