I’ve never done anything big like this before ….and I am so chuffed, once I had sorted out which papers to use it all sort of came together.
I reckon in all I have spent about 30 hours on it.
As you know I am very much a less is more crafter, but on this, it was more, more, more and then some more!
I ought to run a competition to guess how many clear gems I’ve used.
I hope, when I snuff it, this is what my children fight and testify my will over!!!
I can’t believe it, but I even lined the bottom of the drawers!
All I need to do now is find a tiny little “something” to put in each drawer!
I think this has got to be my favourite make ever!
it's gorgeous, you should be so chuffed with yourself! x
ReplyDeleteWow, well done on getting it finished so quickly...it is stunning.
ReplyDeleteToni :o)
This is so stunning....I love all of it....so much embellishment that looks so wonderful. :-)
ReplyDeleteLove it, love it, love it!! I want one! Sigh!
ReplyDeleteYou've done a great job Helen, if I were one of your kids I'd be so excited when it was my turn to open up a drawer to see what mini goodies I'd get inside!
Labour of love but well worth it! Well done!
Roni :O) xox
Wow, it is stunning Helen. You should be very proud :o]
ReplyDeleteLove it Helen. I wish I had the inspiration to do something like this. I would give up after painting the first five drawers.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is just fantastic!! All that hard work has certainly paid off - it deserves to be a family heirloom. Who knows after a few generations it might be on Antiques Roadshow!! I adore the snowman on the top too. Have you seen any more of these in Tesco this year?? Love Jacky x
ReplyDeleteThis is really a work of art. Stunning Makes the little card board one I made for my honoury grand-dughter look really naff. Well done you.
ReplyDeletex Tricia
Thats the best item I have seen all the time I have been looking on dashboard,Well done ,you deserve every lovely comment you get,wish it was mine,I would have loved something like this when I was a child,I was happy with a real,holly ,Christmas tree,and we made our own paper chains,but this would have been like a dream come true.you watch everyones eyes light up when they see it.
ReplyDeleteSorry to waffle on,but you must realize I LOVE IT
Wow, it's fantastic! Have been following this transformation with interest - really impressed with how it's turned out. x
ReplyDeleteOh Helen - its fabulous daaarling!! Well done - roll on Advent!! Anj x x x
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing Helen! I think I would have a panic attack trying to make something that complicated!! Well done :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on completing your project!
ReplyDeleteLMP
This is fantastic! What a wonderful job you did. It takes my breath away.
ReplyDeleteIt's stunning, well done lady
ReplyDeleteTwiggy x
Absolutely amazing Helen! I expect they will be a sellout at Tesco once people see this!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I've followed every step to it's completion and you've done a fantastic job.
ReplyDeleteummm..I had left a comment here but it seems to have got lost...!!Any way ..i shall repet what I said then..Brilliant !!mush better than any Ive seen in the shops..well done..x
ReplyDeleteThat is soo beautiful Helen...for 30 hours of work, it was a labour of love. I've still to do mine but I can't think Christmas until Halloween has been and gone! *Ü* TFS. ~Glen~
ReplyDeleteooooh its sooooo beautiful - you've done an AMAZING job -
ReplyDelete30hrs!! wish I had that kind of patience!!! Bet you can't wait to use it!! Did you ever hear whether Tesco are gonna get them in this year? I would soooo love one!!
Lovely. I hope Tesco sells the houses again this year.
ReplyDeleteWow - this is such a fantastic make I'm not surprised its your favourite to date. Not long before you can actually use it!
ReplyDeleteThis is just amazing!!I've seen other advent calenders but yours is by far the best
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning - you've put such a lot of work into it and it really shows.
ReplyDeleteWOW! I can understand why this would be a favorite of yours. It's awesome. Would love to make one of these for my grandson, but not sure I could do it justice.
ReplyDeleteFabulous, I have always wanted to make something like this, did you do it from scratch or was it a blank to decorate?
ReplyDeleteThis is truly a work of art. ANy child would be delighted to sue this every year - very very well done. I dont know if yo posted about the 'before' as I couldn't find it - but really, what a great 'after'. Especially liked the lined drawers :).
ReplyDeleteExcellent work!
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