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Monday, December 9, 2013

Holiday Gifts....{TKJ}

Good Morning and Happy Monday Everyone!
It is time for a new challenge over at
 The Kraft Journal!
This week the challenge is:
Holiday Gifts

 I came up with this project. 
A 12 Days till  Christmas Advent Calendar that I made for my son. 
Seeing that I have 2 boys, another calendar is in the works :)
I hope you like my inspiration!
Here is how I made this...
I started out with a Brown Kraft Cover Weight Cardstock  base and a file I downloaded from Lori Whitlock. Once all the pieces for the boxes were cut and assembled, I cut the corresponding pieces for the tops of the boxes, sides of the calendar and top of the calendar using some Buff Ivory Cover Weight Cardstock and designer papers from Simple Stories. 
To make the numbers for each of the boxes which will be filled for my son with some treats, I die cut the stars and circles using My Creative Time~ Build a Banner set  and stamped the numbers in the center of the circles using My Creative Time~Type Calendar stamp set.

For the next part of my project, I added a matching tag and some gorgeous ribbon for added details. To make the tag, I started with a Small Kraft Shipping Tag and added a sticker that matched my designer paper~ a Christmas Tree from the Simple Stories 12 Days of Christmas set. For the sentiment on the Christmas Tree, I added some stickers from the Chit Chat Seasonal Word Stickers. 

So there you have it....
my inspiration for this week's challenge.
I hope you have enjoyed my card and will play along with us!
As always I have linked all the supplies I used from The Kraft Outlet throughout my description.  If you have not checked out the store yet....make sure you do! There is so much available, the prices are so reasonable and shipping is super fast!!!

Thanks for stopping by and have a GREAT Monday!!
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Entering this into the following Challenges:
Paper Issues~ Christmas
Curtain Call~Christmas Countdown
Ribbon Carousel Blog~Anything Goes
Just B Creative Crazy~ Dec Linky Party
Everyday is an Occasion~ Linky Party
Craftin Desert Diva's~ Christmas 
The Chicken Chick~Clever Chicks Blog Hop
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31 comments:

  1. ~amy~December 9, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    This is awesome Jessica!!!

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  2. Sherrie K.December 9, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Wow Jessica, this is incredible! What a gorgeous advent calendar! You didn't miss a beat on this beauty! The papers, the fun tag, the big bow~the whole project is FABULOUS!!
    TFS and Happy Monday!
    Sherrie K

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  3. snappy scrappyDecember 9, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Gorgeous manly advent calender...love it!

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  4. Kim HDecember 9, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Jessica ~ Absolutely GORGEOUS advent calendar! OMG!! I LOVE all the details and that paper! The tag is simply BEAUITUFL too! I LOVE the idea of making 2 since you have 2 boys ~ something they will treasure FOREVER! Happy Monday sweet friend!

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  5. Creations by ShirlDecember 9, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Super cute idea, I'm sure you're boys will have tons of wee treats in there for them....

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  6. jennyplace2December 9, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Just stunning! I love the paper line you worked with and it turned out just amazing. What a beautiful creation that will be used for many many years to come.This is what Christmas is all about! TFS!

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  7. NanaDecember 9, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Beautiful advent calendar. Love the papers. What a great home decor piece.
    Have a creative day.
    Hugs Nana
    ♥ My Crafting Channel ♥
    ♥ 2 Creative Chicks ♥
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  8. ~Tammy~December 9, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Jessica, this is amazing! What a fantastic project! You are amazing with your cut files and projects! Love the papers you used too!

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  9. Pat N.December 9, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Wow, Jess, this is amazing! What a great job you did with this calendar!

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  10. Linsey RDecember 9, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Omgosh Jessica! I love this beautiful advent calendar! How fun too! Your boys are so blessed--and so are we--this inspiration is AWEsomeness!!! :) TFS! Hugs!

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  11. MigdaliaDecember 9, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    Incredible!! Beautiful!! Fabulous!! AWESOME!!!
    WOW!! I LOVE it!!!!
    Have a wonderful day my friend,
    Migdalia
    ♥ Crafting With Creative M ♥
    ♥ 2 Creative Chicks Challenge Blog ♥

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  12. Stacey SchaferDecember 9, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    this is incredible, Jessica! you amaze me with your 3D projects...so inspiring! thanks for sharing this with us at the Curtain Call!

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  13. LisaDecember 9, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    I absolutely love this, Jessica!! I looked so forward to advent calendars when I was young!! This one is amazing!! I love the papers you used and how you decorated it!! Your boys will have so much fun with this!! Have a great evening my friend :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  14. RoseDecember 9, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    WOW!!! this is awesome my friend :)

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  15. ♥Jan♥December 9, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    Totally awesome - one of the best Christmas projects I have seen ! You are so talented, Jessica ! We are so lucky to have you at TKJ, wow.
    Hugs... Jan

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  16. Donna K December 10, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    What a fun keepsake for your family, this is such a great tradition and now even more special because you made it. Fabulous, Jessica! Love your paper combos and all the craft paper too!

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  17. NormaDecember 10, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    Oh my goodness such a fantastic project Jessica and OMG! I love all your other projects and the card with the cute banner of stocking so so cute!! Glad you are well my friend and thank you for stopping by. Have a great evening.
    Hugs,
    Norma

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  18. GeorgianaDecember 10, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    Love it! This is wonderful and your sons will enjoy visiting it each day to countdown to Christmas.

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  19. Lisa's Creative NicheDecember 10, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    Oh wow! This is beautiful!!! I LOVE the ribbon you have on top and those papers are gorgeous!

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  20. KaronDecember 10, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Oh my - this is stunning! Love all the drawers and fabulous papers! Amazing!

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  21. UnknownDecember 10, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    I would love to order this but cant find it can you help me please

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  22. AnonymousDecember 10, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    Fantastic project, this is something my grandson would love, thank you, Lori m

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  23. KateDecember 10, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    This is so Awesome, I have been trying to make me one of these every year but never have tried it. Love this my friend.

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  24. KateDecember 10, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    Such a super advent calendar!! Your boys will love them! (I always thought you had one boy. Congratulations on two!!)

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  25. DIANA L.December 11, 2013 at 12:36 AM

    Great advent calendar. Such nice colors.
    Have a great day
    DIANA L.
    dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  26. Cindy BelandDecember 11, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    SUPER job with your AWESOME project Jessica, I LOVE IT!!! :)

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  27. UnknownDecember 11, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    what a neat calendar!!! Thank you for linking up with us for Tara's linky party at Craftin Desert Diva's We hope that you will join us again for the next linky party!

    CDD DT Robin
    Cut One Designs by Robin

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  28. DebCDecember 12, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Wow girl this looks like alot of work but it is beautiful! You did a perfect job. I am trying to conquer a big file but my motivation level is lacking! You inspire me!
    Deb C

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  29. Maria MatterDecember 12, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Wow, this is fabulous Jessica!
    Merry Christmas

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  30. Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken ChickDecember 23, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    I was just on another blog and found yours. Your ideas look amazing and I can't wait to follow you. The Advent calendar you made for you son is just beautiful.

    I would love to have you to link up at my weekly Clever Chicks Blog Hop: http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2013/12/clever-chicks-blog-hop-66-with-three.html

    I hope you can make it!
    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino

    The Chicken Chick

    http://www.the-chicken-chick.com

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  31. Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken ChickDecember 27, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    As I said above I love the idea of your Advent Calendar, it is a special treasure for him to have throughout the years. Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop! I hope you’ll join us again next week!

    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick
    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

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