25 DOC - Day 11 - 24

I've had this wood sectional tray in my possession for about a year in the hopes of altering it and never got around to it.  It was only $1 at Dollar Tree and I got a few for some friends as well.  As I scoured my craft closet for supplies, I found it and knew I'd have to use it just for this special occasion.

I wanted to create a "scene" for this Christmas Printer's Tray that told a story of "Twas The Night Before Christmas".  I wanted each square to represent a different room inside a house that Santa might be visiting.


I first painted the wooden tray in red and it didn't look right, so I painted it 3 shades of white until I found the right color.  I used BoBunny "Blitzen" 6x6 paper pad to create the scenario backgrounds and lined all of the "floors" in each "room" with red velvet cardstock that I found at Michaels.  I die cut a few pieces, like the lamp post and the snow on the roof top, and even the "24" is a cut out of the same red velvet sheet.

Many of the items I used I already had in my possession, like the charms that are under the trees and the stickers, but all the extras like the trees, bells, stockings, wood bench and even the word bubble was purchased specifically for this project.  The tree came in a few sizes and in gold so I sprayed it with Mister Huey's and altered the look of it.



It might seem odd to some people seeing so many Christmas trees in one house, but I've seen photos on Instagram and Facebook where people have trees even in their kitchen!  So having a tree in the living room, dining room and den didn't seem so odd... lol.




This "chimney" section was created with a brick background that I Googled and cut to fit the squares.
I made my own chimney opening (behind Santa) with some felt and black cardstock...
just by eyeballing the measurements.

Santa himself - "Naughty. Nice.  Not Sure." is a super cute stamp set by UNITY STAMP COMPANY that I was able to purchase a couple of weeks ago when it was on sale at 50% off and color him in with copics.  The texture on his beard, hat, coat and boots that you see was made by using a Marvy Snow Marker pen and heating the liquid with a heating tool.  His list comes separate in the stamp set, but I wanted Santa to hold it, so I cut a slit under his glove and tucked it in there.  Perfect fit!



This was a 2 day project, but would've been quicker if it weren't that I had company come over to spend some time with us... I had such a blast making this come to life and I hope you were inspired to alter something this week.  It makes a great decor piece for your fireplace or counter top.
Even a great gift for that person in your life whose such a Santa-Holic!! 


UNITY STAMP CO was very excited to help sponsor this event and right away sent over some goodies for the winners, so let's show them some love today and head over to their FACEBOOK PAGE and LIKE it and also LEAVE A COMMENT, then return here and tell me all about your journey.... hehe.

If you want a SECOND comment just FOLLOW THEIR BLOG and let me know you did so.

Unity Stamp Company


The photo above shows everything they sent.  Well over $50 worth of stamps.  I will be dividing this into 4 prizes, the more the merrier.  They will go into 2 of the Grand Prizes boxes and 2 other random packages.  No one will know what they get until they open their box.  It's Just Like Christmas!!!  hehe...

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit me here today and good luck to you all.

Have a blessed day.



~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

To Win Santa's Blog Candy
Read the rules HERE and join the fun!!

Two winners each week...
And 2 Grand Prize winners!!

50 comments

kim.scrapper said...

This altered tray is amazing! I love all the little details that you put into this project. I also saw some lovely goodies under one of those trees, a camera and a phone....lol Awesome, awesome job D!

kim.scrapper said...

Morning Ms D, just wanted you to know I "liked" Unity stamps on FB, hugz

kim.scrapper said...

Me again, I also am now a follower on Unity's blog, hugz

An'Jenic G. said...

Wow Damaris, this is amazing. I love the different elements used and how cool is it that USC sent you an awesome prize. WOW Thanks so much for the chance to win. HUGS AJ-

An'Jenic G. said...

I'm a follower and left a comment on Unity Stamap Co FB Page. =)

An'Jenic G. said...

I'm a follower of Unity Blog! =)

Berina RGA said...

It is so awesome!! I liked the Santa's list... I liked their FB page and left a comment..
-Berina

Berina RGA said...

I'm following their blog now!!

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Today's project blows me away. Every time I look at the picture I see something new. Great details.

kC said...

I love all the details, you definetly had lots of fun altering the tray.
And I am all for the "tree-in-every room" standard!

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Left a comment on the Unity FB page. I have been a follower for sometime now. I totally love their stamps.

Sharla said...

Oh Wow!! This is beyond amazing. I can't believe all the attention to detail and all the fun extra embellishments! That Santa is just too cute and I love the charms under the tree, perfect use for those!

Sharla said...

I've liked Unity for a long time, and follow them! ;)

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

I am now following the Unity Blog.

Lisa said...

Wow, this is stunning!! All of the elements you added are so fabulous!! What an amazing project!! Have a great week :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Lisa said...

I liked Unity's FB page and let them know you sent me :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Bad Kitty said...

This is amazing! I

Migdalia said...

liked Unity's FB page and let them know you sent me& became a follower.
Migdalia

Migdalia said...

Beautiful and Amazing Project!!
Have a wonderful day,
Migdalia

Leah l'Orange said...

seriously, D! you made this in TWO DAYS?! it would have taken me FOREVER... i love it! and what a truly generous gift from Unity (not that i would expect any less - they're fabulous).

Leah l'Orange said...

also, i was a little surprised that i wasn't already following their blog, because i could have sworn i was... i think they got dropped the last time Blogger made sitewide changes - lots of things got lost in the shuffle. anywho, following again, and still loving! :)

alethea said...

Wow, this is awesome!! Love all the detail!!! YOu are so talented!!! HUgsxx

alethea said...

I have liked Unity Stamps on facebook and left a comment and am now a follower of their blog!! Thanks for a chace to win so many fabulous prizes! Hugsxx

jessica said...

WOWZERS this is incredible!!! All the time and attention to details are unbelievable! I love the mix between paper, metal and all the other textures you added....I have to say this is one AWESOME altered piece of art!!
TFS yet another project!!

jessica said...

I am a unity FB liker and left a message over on their page :)

jessica said...

I am a new follower of Unity's Blog as well! Thanks again for the chance to win some awesome stamps!!

Nikki said...

Amazing Display love all the details I like Unity thanks for the chance (I don't facebook but I do subscribe to their blog )
hope that's ok instead
hugs Nikki C

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Wonderful detail & love put into the creation.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"

Tina Campbell said...

Wow that is some scene! Lots of fine details and will make a nice piece for a hutch. So much creativity...

Ardilla said...

I can´t belive it... this is gorgeous! One of the best project I've seen in my whole life :)
I just love it!!!

christi said...

wow, what an adorable tray. I kept looking and the more I look the more cute stuff I find. great job.

Marla said...

Great painters tray and I left a comment on Unity's facebook page!!

Marla said...

I signed up to follow Unity blog by email. Thanks

The Scrapping Factory said...

are you for real? this project is amazing!!!! AMAZING! love it...fabi xxx

The Scrapping Factory said...

liked the page on FB..Fabi xxx

The Scrapping Factory said...

following their blog too =0)....fabi xxxx

Venus and Luanne @ Sisters Craft Cafe said...

Awesome altered frame! I super super love the details on each frame and everything around it. I must try this one next year!

Since I love this project of yours, I would love to get this be featured on our blog for our Friday Tutorial Feature/Inspiration. Will send you the link when I feature it.

Cha! Luanne

Emily Adams said...

I'm in awe - this is amazing!

Becky said...

D you are amazing! I am sooo in love with this printers tray! How do you come up with this stuff! <3

Becky said...

I followed unity's blog:)

Becky said...

I also "Liked" them on FB:)

Sarah Biswabic said...

I love this tray! So cute! I visited the Unity stamp's facebook pagr liked it and said hi.

Sarah Biswabic said...

I followed their blog. :)

Kavitha Vadhri said...

Beautiful and well presented scene

Kavitha Vadhri said...

Liked their Fb Page and became a follower. thanks

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

Your altered tray is fantastic! Love all your little details like all the different Christmas trees, toys, and such under them, and the Unity Stamp Santa, checking his list! Just beautifully done!

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

Follower of Unity on their blog!

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

"Like" Unity Stamps on FB

Melinda Sweetman said...

Another beautiful project!!

Melinda Sweetman said...

Have just liked their FB page and now following their blog :)