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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

MIC Altered Cigar Box

There's only 13 days til Christmas!
The MiC gang and our Special Guests thought it would be fun to have a 'grown up' advent calendar as we count down the days til Christmas full of inspiration just for us creative minds!
Each day a sneak peek will be revealed on the MiC store blog with a link for you to follow "to open the door".

All you have to do is stop by the store blog each day to open the next door!


PLUS Zoe has Christmas Candy full of lots of crafty goodies that you don't want to miss out on!


AND THERE'S MORE GIFTS

But what's even more exciting is that you will have a chance to win the Make it Crafty goodies that I have played with today!!

By leaving a comment on this post you could win

Three Packages of Chippies from Make It Crafty!

The comments will stay open until the 31st of December and the winners will be announced in the New Year on the MiC store blog. You can join us for all 24 days - giving you 24 chances to win some MiC goodies! If you join us late, simply go back to the start and catch up!

This is what I have created with my MiC goodies!
 

Don't forget to leave a comment below before December 31st and stop by the Make it Crafty Store blog to 'open the door' to 24 other inspirational projects!
Thank you so much for joining us and we wish you and your loved ones a wonderful loving Christmas.



My project features Oriental Bird Chippies from Make it Crafty. I added gold and pearl white paint to my chippies, and then embellished them with alcohol ink and glitter.


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Thank you so much for joining our Make It Crafty 24 Days of Inspiration. Have a Safe and Very Merry Christmas!



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78 comments:

  1. ZettiDecember 12, 2012 at 3:06 AM

    Wow, fantastic!

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  2. UtaDecember 12, 2012 at 3:26 AM

    Wow, your box looks so fantastic. I love all the decoration on it. Great!
    Hugs, Uta

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  3. ZoeDecember 12, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    Wow wa wee wa!!! WOW Julie!! My eyes nearly fell onto my keyboard!! It's stunning! I love it so much! :) Adore the effect you have achieved on the flower chippies too! hugs sweetie! xo

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  4. CRAZYCRAFTSHEDDecember 12, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    Wow Julie
    A stunning and beautiful box love the colour's and all of the embellishments
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  5. Adriana MoralesDecember 12, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    Wow Julie! Love your creation. Love the quote and the birdcage amongst everything else :)
    Merry Christmas!!!

    Blessings,
    Adriana

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  6. AnonymousDecember 12, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    Gorgeous project! I am really enjoying this grown ups crafty advent calendar!!

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  7. Denise GoeldnerDecember 12, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    This is fab love it great colour combo stunning hugs xx

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  8. TrudieDecember 12, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    totally stunning... I am a massive fan of the chipboards and they make this box beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us all xx

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  9. Sparkly EngineerDecember 12, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    This is such a beautiful box I can see it becoming a family keepsake to be treasured by each generation

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  10. Tammy VDecember 12, 2012 at 6:49 AM

    Julie, that box is gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing.

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  11. postalorphanDecember 12, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    What a stunning box! All the detail is just amazing!

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  12. Carla S.December 12, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    This is absolutely stunning, Julie! I love the papers and all the gorgeous details you added to your box!

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  13. AlinaDecember 12, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    Beautiful project! Love the lacy details!

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  14. Suzi MacDecember 12, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    This is beautiful Julie, wonderful papers, lace and those magical metal embellies. Stunning work.
    Hugs
    Suzi x

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  15. Amy MartinDecember 12, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    This is Gorgeous. All those details are Fabulous.... Wonderful job.

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  16. Guild Master CrystalDecember 12, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    OOOOOOO....that is so pretty! AWESOME job!!!
    ~ Crystal

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  17. SandraDecember 12, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Beautiful box!! Love it:)
    Hugs,Sandra

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  18. Kimberli SarsfieldDecember 12, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    This box is a beautiful keepsake! So much amazing detail and layers! Love it and the chipboard is so intricate and neat!

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  19. cassDecember 12, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    Beautiful box, so much inspiration. Love the saying.

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  20. Sue DDecember 12, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    Awesome--love how you decorated this!

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  21. Kasey ~ in OzDecember 12, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Julie, this is stunning! I love the sentiment you've used, especially the first part in the bird cage. Perfect.

    Cheers,
    Kasey ~ in Oz

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  22. NikkiDecember 12, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    Love all those metal embellishments against all those pretty papers wonderful box :)hugs Nikki

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  23. aletheaDecember 12, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    This is stunning!! Love all your embellishments!! HUgsxx

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  24. Rae AnnDecember 12, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    I love seeing all the 3D embellishments. What a great project.
    Rae Ann O.

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  25. zehraDecember 12, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    Wow, this is beautiful love the pretty details and all the work done on it

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  26. Decosse's Dynamite DoodlesDecember 12, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    Your project turned out beautiful. Thanks for the opportunity to win some goodies.

    Lisa D.

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  27. AnonymousDecember 12, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    OH wow this box is gorgeous

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  28. CorinneDecember 12, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Oh WOW, I have seen lots of Amazing things from this so far but OMG, this is OUTSTANDING!!!! WOW, I am in AWE!!!
    Hugs

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  29. marg0006December 12, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    Such great pieces of chipboard.

    marg0006 at verizon dot net

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  30. MaryDecember 12, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Wow! This box is amazing!! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  31. SandyDecember 12, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Beautifully done - gorgeous!!! I am pea green with envy over your talent.
    Sandy

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  32. jan farnworthDecember 12, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    great project love all the details

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  33. UnknownDecember 12, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    Such a cute little box! I'm just getting into off the page stuff, and re-doing boxes is my favourite project so far!

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  34. GranmargaretDecember 13, 2012 at 2:07 AM

    Beautiful work Julie

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  35. Fiona PowellDecember 13, 2012 at 2:19 AM

    This is stunning. Thanks for sharing.

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  36. InaDecember 13, 2012 at 3:25 AM

    A beautiful box

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  37. Jane December 13, 2012 at 3:43 AM

    Beautiful box Julie :)
    Hugs
    Jane

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  38. DQDecember 13, 2012 at 4:18 AM

    Amazing box!!TFS

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  39. kaylouDecember 13, 2012 at 4:35 AM

    wow Julie this is gorgeous, those chippies are fantastic, and the colours are just perfect.
    Hugs Kaylou xx

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  40. BethDecember 13, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    So pretty and different Julie! Great job!

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  41. ✿♥ Mélyane ♥ ✿December 13, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    Beautiful box!!! So many details!!!

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  42. JaninaDecember 13, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    I hope this is a gift for someone because it is beautiful!!! Love all the little bits and pieces and the small details!!

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  43. JayneDecember 13, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    Beautiful I love the colours and all the detailing.
    Jayne

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  44. OliviaDecember 13, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    Gorgeous detail on this box.

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  45. UnknownDecember 13, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    OOOOO i have had this lace forever wondering what to do with it.. Thanks for inspiring and sharing such a great project x

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  46. AlexisDecember 13, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Julie this is stunning, you could turn a paper bag into a master piece , lol:^) great job!

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  47. RaewynDecember 13, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    What a wonderful box, truly inspiring

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  48. Pat MooreDecember 13, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    I am so taken by this box, I want to make one myself.

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  49. PaperfanaticDecember 14, 2012 at 4:44 AM

    what a pretty little box

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  50. cosieDecember 14, 2012 at 6:07 AM

    You are amazing. This is so beautiful.

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  51. Laura TiffanyDecember 15, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    SO inspiring!

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  52. Dafi✿December 15, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Wow! This project is fabulous! I love all the details on it! :)

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  53. LeanneDecember 15, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    o my!!! what a gorgeous display!! a beautiful transformation of an ordinary box! love all the gorgeous details. a beautiful show of craft(wo)manship.
    happy holidays!
    :)

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  54. ColindaDecember 16, 2012 at 4:01 AM

    Great present!! Enjoy your sunday, Colinda

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  55. rovianneDecember 16, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    Fabulous box

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  56. AnneliesDecember 16, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    Love your project Julie! Greetings from Belgium, Annelies

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  57. ann marieDecember 16, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    Julie, your box is fabulous. love all the details.

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  58. BeachsidelynnDecember 16, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Love, love the box decor. Beautiful. Did you make the box as well?

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  59. HayleyDecember 16, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    That cherry blossom is just gorgeous, and love the sentiment inside the birdcage.
    Great job! Xo

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  60. LuannDecember 16, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Beautiful!

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  61. cebelicaDecember 16, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    This is absolutely gorgeous! Hugs! xx

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  62. Rhonda MillerDecember 16, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    This is gorgeous.

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  63. misteejayDecember 16, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    Great way to repurpose a box.

    Toni xx

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  64. LunaSiDecember 16, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    This is stunning, so beautiful. I wish I had one half your creativity. Simply exquisite.

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  65. UnknownDecember 16, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Stunning creation, beautiful detail. Merry Christmas

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  66. arlsmom aka LyndaDecember 16, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    Wow...amazing level of details on your project!

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  67. Maryann LaursenDecember 17, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    What an awesome creation here too. I love how you decorated this box, it looks amazing.

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  68. Bernardine CuttinoDecember 17, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Gorgeous with a touch of elegance. Thanks for visiting and leaving the sweet luv.
    Hugs
    Berni
    berni46blogspot.

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  69. JasminaDecember 19, 2012 at 3:49 AM

    Wow just wonderful. Thank you for a chance to win. Have fun!

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  70. UnknownDecember 19, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    What a great box! I can see this sitting in a shabby chic guset room for them to put their rings, jewelery etc in at night. Fantastic job.

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  71. BlackBirdDecember 21, 2012 at 1:51 AM

    Wow!

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  72. theCookDecember 22, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    What a beautiful box! Love the bird cage...

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  73. UnknownDecember 23, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    amazing piece of work - what a lot of time and love must have went into that piece - beautiful x x x

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  74. Irene's CreationsDecember 24, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Wow, what an incredible project. I just Love it.

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  75. EmbossingQueenDecember 26, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    This is gorgeous Julie. I love the sentiment on the lid and how you have 'caged' the limits of reality, but left imagination go free! I love the effect of the alcohol ink and the glitter on the chippies. Thanks for sharing your creation.

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  76. Donnas DenDecember 27, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    Wonderful Project. Hope you had a lovely Christmas.

    Donna x

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  77. UnknownDecember 30, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Wow, I cant believe this was a cigar box! You have turned it into a beautiful work of art!

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  78. UnknownDecember 31, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    OMG this beautiful. Stunning work x

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