Let’s take our inspiration for our next challenge straight from the November/December Moxie Fabs column, in Paper Crafts magazine, shall we?
Entitled Christmas in the Old Country, this column is all about channeling the ghost of Christmas past—and he is global. We traveled to to Russia to sample the merry matroyshka and the symbol of motherhood that she is:
Entitled Christmas in the Old Country, this column is all about channeling the ghost of Christmas past—and he is global. We traveled to to Russia to sample the merry matroyshka and the symbol of motherhood that she is:
Pretty Maid Pin Cushion by littlepinkbutton on BurdaStyle.com
Merry Matroyshka Gift Card Holder by Kim Kesti in the November/December 2008 issue of Paper Crafts magazine
Matroyshka Wrapping Paper from enna on etsy.com
Matroyshka Doll Scrabble Pendant from thegildedlily on etsy.com
Matroyshka Doll T-Shirt from ExBoyfriend.comWe ventured to Scandanavia to schmooze with the quizzical gnome whose job it is to guard our gardens and warm our hearts:
Postcard Pack from isabellsumbrella on etsy.com
Happy Jollidays Card from Egg Press 
Gnomes from allthingssmall on etsy.com
We made our way to Denmark to get a sense of its magically mirrored folk art:
Three French Hens Card from dutchdoor on etsy.com
Year of the Ox Limeted Edition Print from dutchdoor on etsy.com
Linen Tote from mhague on etsy.com
We found ourselves in Sweden to catch a glimpse of the stately Dala horse, carved by craftsmen in the long, lightless months of winter, their bright colors bringing cheer to a dreary season:
Organic Dala Horse Tee from maryink on etsy.com
Dala Horse Journal from zoetropa on etsy.com
Japanese Fabric - Scandanavian Dala from JamsaBon on etsy.com
Dala Hand Screenprint from reapwhatisew on etsy.com...and to Germany to eavesdrop on the curious cuckoo clock:
Cuckoo Clock Wall Hanging from decoylab on etsy.com
Cuckoo Clock Ornament from Anthropologie
Cuckoo Clock Charming Silhouette from AFancifulTwist on etsy.com
Cake Time Tea Towel by MrPS on etsy.com
A Watched Clock Never Chimes by traceface on etsy.comIt's trendy travel to say the least, and the designers for the column emulated these styles for Christmas in the most moxie fab ways imaginable:
Folk Art Holiday Card by Betsy Veldman, p. 26Moxie Fab Alert: Betsy used the "flip" feature of her die-cut machine to create these trendy mirrored Dutch folk art images.
Moxie Fab Alert: I love how Debbie has used "old country" patterned papers to create this Christmas matroyshka with a stamp set.
Moxie Fab Alert: This card is right on-trend because Teri has combined a delft blue pattern, a silhouetted cuckoo clock, and a lacy scalloped border punch to create her old country look. And you know I love the sentiment--it's a play on words with "time" being echoed in both the spirit of the season and the time that is chimed by the clock.
For more inspiration and to see a project by Laura O'Donnell that features a gnome and a project by Kim Kesti that is shaped like a Dala horse, see page 25 of your November/December issue. Click here for Kim's Dala horse pattern. Click here for Kim's matroyshka doll pattern.
Are you ready to span time and space with this trendy Christmas challenge, friends? I just know you're up to the task! Link up your old country Christmas projects to Mr. Linky below by midnight MST on Monday, December 7 for a chance to have your project featured on this blog, receive a Moxie Fab World Challenge Winner button, and to win a moxie fab prize!
There is no language barrier when you chat with the Ghost of Christmas Past,
~Cath
PS Have you heard? The call for submissions for Paper Crafts magazine's flagship special issue, Card Creations is out! We want YOU to submit! Click here for all the dreamy details!There is no language barrier when you chat with the Ghost of Christmas Past,
~Cath
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19 comments:
Have you been to ikea lately? This is pretty much their whole Christmas line :)
Oooh Cath! Now you're speaking my language! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this style! Great challenge! :)
I LOVE GNOMES!!!! Like, a lot. I did a fun gnomescape tutorial on my blog awhile ago. It's pretty much way fun. These are all fantastic!
Eeeeek, I love this post! It made me giddy looking at all the fun stuff.
Yeah!!! Old Country Christmas! And as soon as saw the gnomes I thought of Laura! She works magic with those cute little guys!!
Love Moxie Fab!!!!!
Ooops! I made a mistake and entered twice because I thought it didn't work. #4 kelly marie is a repeat. So sorry!
Thank you for the amazing challenge!
That`ll be challenging for me... but I`ll try my very best!!
A friend tipped me off to this challenge - I hope my card using scherenschnitte will catch your attention! GREAT idea for a challenge!
denmark is my fav. thanks for sharing, reminds me of my old penna. dutch heritage!
Thanks for this challenge - it was fun to try something new!
Oh, Cath! My heart skipped a beat when I saw all the fab Scandinavian inspiration! I hope you enjoy my "gnome tale" too!
These images are lovely and inspiring, Cath!!! Old Christmas sounds like a very fun theme. Thanks for the inspiration :)
Thank U for another challenge Cath!
Amazing challenge - first time to enter a moxie challenge. Love all your inspiration.
thanks for all the pretty and inspirational photos Cath!! wonderful challenge! hopefully i'll get to play this time!!
Where's Mr. Linky? I have submissions! :(
Love the dolls and the gnomes!!!
This time I submitted two entries! Fun fun fun:)
Wow Cath, definitely made me work on that challenge and I still didn't do Christmas! LOL
You did inspire me though so thanks!
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