Twenty-seven years ago Chris and I had our first real date on New Years Eve. Somebody we knew had a party at the old Hotel Bentley in downtown Alexandria. Quite a few glasses of champagne and a New Years Eve kiss and the rest is history! It’s been a long time since we celebrated New Years Eve outside our cozy little house. We’ve done the crazy partying…I’m just fine with some home cooking, a nice glass of wine or some egg nog, and a little guitar and ukulele around the fire pit. I may even dress for the occasion, but barefoot if it’s warm and comfy slippers if it’s cold. You never know what this crazy Louisiana weather will do!
I don’t have to decorate much for New Years Eve since I usually leave my tree up until after New Year’s Day. It’s festive and I can really enjoy it after the hubbub of Christmas! I did make a little conversation piece this year…
This little magical folding box was inspired by a Club Scrap® project from 2010, The Magician’s Box. I adapted it to create a mini version using the ATC sized Imagine Crafts SHEET metal, Staz On ink, and Club Scrap’s After Five unmounted stamp collection.
Click here to view a downloadable PDF flipbook tutorial of The ATC Magician’s Box
I should set up a camera to film the curious who open it and try to tie it back together! To be continued…
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I love that you can pinpoint your first date, that’s sweet. Fab little box x
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He’s a keeper, won’t ever forget it!
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Cool design thanks for joining us at MMP
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Wow!! Such a treat! Thank you for playing along with us at Mixed Media Place!
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Amazing creation wow lovely thanks for playing at Mixed Media Place challenge !!!
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Thank you!
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That video was SOOO cute. And the music behind your box unopening video was hilarious! Thanks for a fun post! Happy new year to you and your family!
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Thanks Pam! I had fun with that! Happy New Year to you too!
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How cool is that box?!!? Very cool. And thanks for sharing that top video. I didn’t know either of them sang!!
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Zooey Deschanel sang “Baby its Cold Outside” in the movie Elf, so I knew she sang. But, I happened across this video and I LOVE it!
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What a fun project Wendy, sort of like an explosion box. I love them in any form. Thank you for sharing, I’m sure folks will have fun discovering how to open and put it back together.
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Thank you Ruby! I love them too, I just don’t always get around to decorating them. I am going to set it out and see what happens. I’m going to try to catch some of the reactions on video for another post. This should be fun!😜
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Hi Wendy, Happy new Year to you and your family and have a great party. I absolutely LOVE your box. Such a great idea. I was also making a card with the same stampset and I mentioned your project on my blog: http://craftchaos.blogspot.nl/2016/12/happy-new-year.html
Nothing like yours.
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I’m so honored! Thank you!
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Great idea to put the traditional New Year grapes! Happy 2017 to you!
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Fantastic box, Wendy! Happy first date anniversary!
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