Christmas Present Roombox
Here is something that I have always wanted to do - a Present box! Actually, I originally wanted to do a break-away box, but was too daunted by the measuring and trying to get it all to fit together perfectly. This was a good option for me. It only took me 2 quick days to put this together. The top and bottom are from 1/2" thick foamboard and the walls and edge of the top is from 1/4" foamboard. What I love about using the foamboard is that is cuts easily with a sharp exacto knife and secures a good bond with the hot glue gun. I anchored the walls to each other and the base using hot glue and straight pins. The top comes off for full viewing and it is such a neat surprise to see kids walk up to a wrapped present only to turn it around and find a miniature room!
I originally wanted to put a decorated tree in there, but it did not arrive in time. Perhaps, it was providence. If I'd had a tree in that small space, I don't think I could have gotten to showcase as many miniature goodies;)
Almost of all these fantastic creations are from my MGR swap buddies. Mary Ann made the Nutcracker, Carolyn made the snowman making a snowman, the Santa shelf sitter and the poinsettia vase. Diana F. made the miniature gold & green tree. Kerrie sent me the supplies to make the decorated bottle brush tree.
The gorgeous cookie tin with cookies is from Diann S., the cute snowman is from Bobbi M., the plate of cookies is by Carolyn, the Nutcracker book, the gorgeous Christmas garland & matching wreath are from Lisa at A Novel Idea . The amazingly cute and realistic wrapping paper rolls are from Diana F. and the cute mini cut-out Christmas scene in giftbag is from Bobbi M.