Created for Silhouette and Graphic 45, this is an Advent calendar but after Christmas I'll turn this into a year-round home decor item

I go through a lot of vintage ornaments, especially the little tiny ones. That's a lot of boxes as well. A few seasons ago I came up with the idea to recycle these nifty little boxes into ornaments themselves. I've been working on getting a bunch of these made to take to Williamsburg in December for the craft show. I've also had some requests for these this year so I've added a few to my store.

Raz Imports Tinsel Town Christmas tree theme is new for 2024. It is filled with vintage inspired lights, ornaments, and accessories.

I burned the midnight oil last night and finally finished up making my vintage ornament box "dioramas" as I like to call them. I've got a large selection this year, from tiny to big. Now begins the arduous task of photographing them for listing but I will get it done and they should be available sometime this evening. I will be working on a new batch of wreaths this weekend too. More pink wreaths to come :->

I'll admit it: I have a love for vintage packaging, and vintage Christmas ornament boxes hold a special place in my heart. Maybe you remember the dioramas a friend and I did a couple of years ago? You may not have access to a vintage ornament box, but here's how you can get the the same look of one with some supplies from Alpha Stamps: a Tiny Diorama Box and "A Very Merry Christmas" paper pad. I used paper from the pad for both the inside and outside of the box, fussy cutting elements of…

Via This year, one of the projects I plan to work on is making a Christmas diorama. I have always been fascinated and crazy in love with miniatures and dioramas, but never made a single one. I am still working on some designs and before I show it you - here are some I find adorable. Via Via Via Via Via Via Via

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