Hello friends and welcome to the final day of my week of Christmas makes. Thanks for hanging out with me for the week and for all your kind comments, it means a lot. This post is aptly titled like an episode of “Friends” because this make is representative of friendship.
I made this Christmas display dome (with a little help from my friend) for the Tim Holtz Christmas idea-ology launch. You can see all the details, replay and inspiration makes over on Tim’s Blog.
I was suffering from a little bit of maker burn out after a 12 week maker marathon. I was tired and one of my makes wasn’t working and what I thought would take me 3 hours, took 3 days, which left me short on time to finish this one. I somehow threw a dome together in under 30 minutes and with the paint and collage medium just about dry, the Fedex truck rolled up. But it wasn’t finished and as soon as I had shipped it, I wished I hadn’t!
An email later asking Tim not to include this dome in the LIVE and he offered to help even though it was on the eve of the LIVE and he must have been pretty busy. But like in the movies on Christmas eve, it brought it’s own magic and a little later Tim sent me a beautiful photo of my transformed dome.
It’s a perfect example of how idea-ology can transform a piece, and that craft friends are the best friends. Plus I get to keep the Holtz/Hillman collaboration piece! LOL This one was most definitely #mypile and thanks to Mario, who packed it up with his usual care and shipped it back to me. Big thanks to Tim for adding his special brand of magic and friendship… and that freaking incredible word plaque …and mica flakes …and candy cane string …and a little pixie dust!
Thanks for stopping by (for a week)! Please take time and make yourself a Christmas dome and even better, make one with a friend, either in person or virtually. I hope you’ll share what you make and celebrate this season of magic, friendship and making.
Zoe
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The perfect ending to a wonderful week of inspiration!! That snowman make will always have that special story, which makes it even more special..I had a clock that had that kind of ending last year. ♥️ It’s awesome to have a piece that Tim has added a little something to! Merry Christmas, friend!
Love the story that belongs now to this make…it was the Pixie Dust that did it…magical stuff, I tell ya….love it! Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas…I am hoping my youngest Niece will come to visit very soon so that we can make Christmas projects together…she is always happy to help craft and thinks I have the best toys…LOL.
I absolutely love this make! So inspiring! I have one question please – how did Tim bend the word plaque? I want to do the same for some village houses I am making for gifts. Thanks Zoe!
Lovely story… a little Christmas miracle!
Alison x
PS – the burnout wasn’t showing at all in your incredible collections for every brand!!
This touched my heart . Nothing like having a friend come to the rescue that has a little pixie dust in his pocket . This will forever be such a special make . Love all of your projects but your story made this one extra special. Merry Christmas
So beautiful. The wonderful story you shared made the make more magical. I can’t imagine creating all the crafty things you makers do through out the year. I have a snowman collection and this would be a wonderful addition. Must think about making it for next year.
Happy holidays.
Pixie dust for the win MFS 🤎 and thankful it made it back to you safe and sound!
You are doing wonderful ! Keep the amazing work . No wonder you get creative “burn out” ; I have time to do one item when you and all the makers have done 4 seasons 🙂
Beautiful make with a beautiful story!
All your makes are wonderful and inspiring. So glad you have a friend who has your back!
Thanks for sharing with us. 🥰 Have a happy Thanksgiving!☃️💕
What a sweet story! Thanks for sharing it. All of your makes are always spectacular, I so love your grungy style.
Love the story Zoe and now it’s even more special. I agree with you…crafty friends are the BEST friends!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
This stunning piece is absolute my favorite of this week and even more after reading the story behind it.
Thank you so much for all the awesome makes you showed this week Zoe, stay safe and have a wonderful day.
That is super sweet and says sooooooooo much!!! Beautiful dome!!!
Love the story behind this piece. Proof that love is always surrounding us especially throughout the year not just the holidays. Thank you for sharing. Happy holidays to you.
What a great story to go with your darling snow done. Crafting with friends is the Best way for me to spend a day.
Very nice idea! I have also have a few unfinished works for Tim hahahahaha … no panic – it´s my kind of humos!!!
Crafty friends are definitely the best! The dome is beautiful and a wonderful piece of home decor. xxx
A great story! It is nice to know that someone as talented as you sometimes hits a wall. It ended up being one of my favorites!
Amazing creation and a wonderful story. Thank you, so much.
Please tell me, how did Tim bend the plaque? I went back to the video and he says you are going to share the secret. I’m anxious for the trick … my first attempt resulted in a broken piece.
Very nice! Live this snowman!