Hi Roadiesl! :) I know we have a little while before Christmas, but I just wanted to share this Christmas countdown idea with you today. Maybe you'll get inspired to get an early start for the holidays.
I used Maya Road's Clear Acrylic Calendar Stand w/ chipboard pages to help me create this project. Basically the acrylic stand is used to hold up the snowman and a little felt pocket (in the back) that holds the extra chipboard pages. Since the stand comes with 6 pages I numbered both sides of the chipboard to get a 12 day countdown. To apply the hooks just screw them though the front of chipboard body, then line up the screws ends to the acrylic stand's pre-drilled holes. Use washers to secure the ends. Tip: I didn't have washers, so I used Wood Bingo Numbers at the back of the screws instead. They were the perfect size and kept the end of the screw concealed.
For the body of the snowman I used one of the Birdcage Book pages and then cut the head and hat out of 2 layers of raw chipboard.
Yummy Maya Glitter was applied to the Philadephia Chipboard Numbers and Mini Snowflakes.
In this close up you can see how I embellished the snowman with some of MR's new trims. My favorite trim and favorite part of the snowman has to be his mouth. I just spritzed a 2 inch piece of the Bubble Dot - Crochet Trim with Brown Mist, let it dry and then glued it in place.
With Halloween coming up this project could easily be adapted into a little monster or ghost. Have fun!
Maya Road supplies used:
Clear Acrylic SM Calender Stand w/chipboard pages
Mixed Scallop Mini Triangle Banner Album (nose)
Maya Glitter (Cherry Red and Iridescent)
Oh my shabby goodness! I just about fell off my chair when I saw this ... it is the CUTEST thing I've ever seen!!! I {need} to make one. Could you please contact me regarding the construction details -- I'm confused on the base of the snowman/head/hat and how it's all attached! I want to make one just like this, so I would love to know of any supplies that were not listed too. JUST FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Debbie Marcinkiewicz | September 15, 2010 at 11:28 AM
That is so adorable!
Posted by: Michelle S. | September 15, 2010 at 08:29 PM
OMG YOU ROCK!! This is so awesome!! I LOVE it and thanks for the early showing!! Its never to early for decor ideas!! Thanks so much for sharing!! Have a great day!!
Larissa Heskett =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett | September 15, 2010 at 11:56 PM
How sweet! i LOVE it! thanks for the ideas!
Posted by: KENDRA STORM | September 16, 2010 at 12:42 AM
How awesome!
I love snowmen! this is just perfect!! I want to make one now!!!
Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Scrap Therapy | September 18, 2010 at 11:24 AM
This is so adorable!! I just love the snowman's sweet little face!
Posted by: TanishaRenee | September 18, 2010 at 11:52 AM
Competely adorable!
Posted by: Tami M. (tmarie) | September 18, 2010 at 02:09 PM
That nose is too stinkin cute!!! Love it :)
Posted by: Connie B | September 18, 2010 at 06:36 PM
What a sweet awesome snowman...love it!!!
Posted by: MariaP | September 24, 2010 at 04:23 PM