Chinese Take Out Snowman

[dominick]

Something you guys from MMC or Christmastalk may have seen.

I was roaming around Michael's one day (in other words, following my girlfriend around) when these Chinese take out boxes caught my eye. I had never seen them before and at first I was fixated on them just because I couldn't figure out why someone would want the box without the food.

Then I had an idea. Very simple, just some poster paint, a bit of cardboard, some ribbon, and a cheap night light. If I were to work at it, I'm sure I could get it refined some, but I liked the soft light it provided in an otherwise dark room (or with a tree lit). If you're going to try it, I suggest throwing some change or something small but relatively heavy in there to keep the cord from pulling it around. I still need to toy with the battery pack one and maybe a white LED if I can find one in my stash.
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I also made a little battery pack with a blue LED I had on hand and tossed it in there just to see how it would look.
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m250/techbracing/christmas/DSCF3013.jpg

[Jinglebelle]

That's a very good idea Tony! Good job! I like the way you have the night light... just run an extention cord.. Very creative!








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[dominick]

I still want to do a battery pack one with a white LED to see how long it lasts.

[Jinglebelle]

But you've got to find your stash.... of LED's that is!

I think I like the yellowish glow of the traditional type bulb best...

[dominick]

It does provide a nice ambiance in a dark room, and it's cheap!

[Jinglebelle]

Yeah... I can imagine it would be very nice in a dimmly lit room... maybe a fire crackling in the back ground..... Just don't set him to close to it... :D

[dominick]

If there's a fire crackling in my house, one of my projects has gone horribly awry.

[Jinglebelle]

I invision a mad scientist... Bwa-hahahahaha!

Beakers, and bubbly concoctions all around the room... you, in a white coat with a, scorched face -- curtains on fire... oh my!
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[dominick]

Nothing like that... white's not my color. :lol: :lol:

[WintersElf]

If there's a fire crackling in my house, one of my projects has gone horribly awry.


lol....well we would know its from your love of christmas crafting..lol..

love the snowman chinese craft..very ingenious...i think thats the right word..

[dominick]

Thanks. 8)

[Jinglebelle]

Yes, yes... very crafty! :D

[scooterbugs25]

I agree! Those are neat looking! Good Job :)

[dominick]

Thanks again. One of these days I'm going to make a Santa one, too.

[ElfinErv]

I still would like to make these..I never seem to gather the supplies