Monday, November 28, 2011

Santa Silhouette Light Box/12 Days of Christmas

Today is day four in the 12 Days of Christmas blog hop. I hope you have had a chance to look at the great projects that have been posted the last few days! If you just popped in to see me you'll want to start at the beginning of the hop with Sylvia at Bella Scrapbook Designs. If you arrived here from my friend Gaby's blog - Gaby Creates you are on the right track.
Here is the full line up if you get lost:
1. Sylvia - www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com
2. Sandra - www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com
3. Patricia - www.creativediva98.blogspot.com
4. Gaby - www.gabycreates.com
5. Esther- www.forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com
6. Monica - www.simplycricutting.blogspot.com
7. Anita - www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com
8. Jessica- www.chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
9. Sandy - www.thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com
10. Alina- www.neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com
11. Veronica- www.mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com

Today I have another Christmas decor item. I really love these light boxes and I think they are so festive! Really, they are so simple to make and they look fantastic!
For this light box I cut out the image in vinyl with the "A Childs First Year" Cricut cartridge. I used the "fit to length" feature set at 6 1/2". The sentiment is from the same cartridge.


I inserted some battery operated mini lights. I tied 12 6" lengths of Christmas ribbon together, then fanned them out, wrapped some wire ribbon around the light box and tied the ribbon bunch to the top. I did a little trimming until I liked how they looked and inserted a floral pick on top.


I'm happy with the result.


Supplies used: Glass Light Block - Michael's; LED battery operated 30 mini lights string - Walmart; Coarse Brushed Cherry Red Vinyl - Oh My Crafts; ribbon, floral pick - Michael"s; A Childs First Year Cricut cartridge.

I will have a blog prize at the end of this 12 Days of Christmas blog hop. All you have to do to be entered in the drawing is to be a follower and to leave a comment. If you leave a comment on each day you will be entered in the drawing one time for each comment, so you can have up to 12 entries in the drawing.

Now you are off to see what Monica at Simply Cricutting has created!!!!

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22 comments:

  1. MomNovember 28, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Charming ! Everything is so perfect. It is a gift that anyone would love to receive. Excellent Job !

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  2. LadybugNovember 28, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Esther, what an beautiful gift to give someone. TFS! :-)

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  3. Angie SNovember 28, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Nicely done! I love these blocks.
    angie angiehbug at yahoo dot com

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  4. DonnaNovember 28, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    This is such a cute idea, Esther! I love having night lights and this would be a great idea for any season really! Thanks for sharing!

    Blessings,
    Donna

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  5. GabyCreates.comNovember 28, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Esther, you just keep coming up with this oh so clever ideas! Love it!

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  6. Sandy S. (CraftyCreations)November 28, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Love your block... TFS! I would love to make one of those.

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  7. CathyNovember 28, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    I love your project, it is gorgeous.
    mexicopetshop at hotmail dot com

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  8. jessicaNovember 28, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    This is such a fun home decor project!!
    TFS

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  9. Mommy's Crafty CreationsNovember 28, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Great project!!

    Veronica
    mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com
    mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com

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  10. Creative DivaNovember 28, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    What a beautiful project. This would be perfect for my coffee table.

    Hugs,
    Patty
    creativediva98.blogspot.com
    creativediva98 at gmail dot com

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  11. AnonymousNovember 28, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    When I saw "light box" I couldn't wait to get to the pic. I love light boxes too but have never made one! TFS
    Wishing you well
    vhale@rock.k12.nc.us
    follower

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  12. K ClarkNovember 28, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    great idea!!! love it

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  13. MonicaNovember 28, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    You are a Vinyl Quen! I absolutly love this,

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  14. marg0006November 28, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Nice decorating idea.
    marg0006@verizon.net

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  15. An'Jenic G.November 28, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Esther beautiful beautiful. I love your light box and the different ribbon is a nice addition. I bet it’s pretty with the lights off and the ribbon flashing on the light gives it that extra sparkle

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  16. lindaplus3November 29, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    i love your project.... adorable ...:) lindaplusthree at yahoo dot com

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  17. pattykNovember 29, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Very pretty light. bet it is beautiful when it is lite up. millierose651@aol.com

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  18. Addicted ScrapperNovember 30, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    I work at Michael's and I have looked at those blocks over and over again but never figured I could give it justice...you did wonderfully!!!

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  19. LuanneNovember 30, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Lovely! would look great in any room.

    Luanne
    myfootahead at gmail dot com
    craftersreference.blogspot.com

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  20. CathyKDecember 2, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Love it!!!!!

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  21. Ruth GDecember 3, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Wonderful! Great idea! rgauss at sbcglobal dot net.

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  22. CrafterkhushDecember 6, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    this is lovely... Excellent gift idea...!!

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