Rustic "Advent"ure....

CRAFTYHAZELNUT'S DECEMBER CHALLENGE

(always using patterned papers)

couldn't really be anything else but Christmassy :D

 I have grown up boys so wanted an Advent calendar

that was more suitable than "Spongebob" or "Unicorns".

I found this mdf  25 draw set in "The Works".

£15 might seem a bit pricey, but it is going to last many years.

 I used matt emulsion tester pots for neutral/earthy colours...

 painting all the draws and main frame. I also used a paler

shade to edge everything(though it doesn't show up well on here)

I chose a "log pile" patterned paper from DoCrafts/Papermania's

Festive Flora and Fauna collection to face the draws.

 Adding discs of subtle coloured pattern papers  where the 

numbers would go.

 I originally stamped the numbers onto each disc...

but they seemed a bit "flat"...

 even with distressing and inking...

 Then I found these fabulous lazer cut wooden numbers...

 and they really added to the "woodpile" feel :D

Each disc also got a coating of Martha Stewart glitter paint

to give a frosted feel.

And then of course...

Choccies!!!! Because they are never too

grown up for chocolate :D

*I will be posting about the paper covered Deer soon*

Enjoy :D and have a wonderful Holiday Season XXX

I would like to share in the following challenges;

Through The Craft Room Door # wk 27th November AG

Try It On Tuesday # Winter Wonderland

Artistic Inspiration Challenge # 210 JFF

Crafting From the Heart # 230 Anything Goes

Always Fun Challenges # 86 Anything Goes

Crafty Creations # 379 Anything Goes