How to Create A Miniature Christmas Room…

Graphic 45 Christmas Magic…Decorating the tree.

I knew as soon as I started working with Xyron that one day I would make a miniature room.

When I got the opportunity to work with Graphic 45’s “Christmas Magic” Collection,

I knew the time had come.  (Graphic 45 and Xyron are the perfect combination.)

Here’s What I used to make my Miniature Christmas Magic Room:            (*affiliate link)

• Graphic 45 Christmas Magic Paper Pad*
• Xyron Creative Station*
• Xyron Acid-Free Permanent Adhesive Refill Cartridge for the 9-Inch Creative Station*
• Chipboard
• Craft Glue*
• Bottle Brush Trees*
• Mini Plain Wood Dollhouse Furniture*
• Red,  White and Brown Craft Paint and paintbrush
• “Vintage Photo” Distress Ink Pad*
• Ink Blending Tool*
• Miniature Frames, Christmas Ornaments and pewter miniatures.
• Cream Baubles Beads*
• Evergreen Craft Stems*
• Craft Knife
• Cutting Mat
• Sanding Block

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How to make a miniature Christmas Magic Room…

• My Christmas Room is 7 1/2″ wide, 7 1/2″ tall and 5 1/2″ deep.  I used 5 3/4″ x 7 1/2″ chipboard pieces.  (that’s what I had on hand)  You could use a 7 1/2″ x 7 1/2″ piece of chipboard for the back wall instead of piecing it together like I did.

• I cut paper for my walls into 3 3/4″ strips.
• I cut a small strip of paper for my decorative border.
• I ran each of my strips through the Xyron Creative Station*.
• Adhere paper to the chipboard.

The Creative Station is perfect for projects like this.  I wanted complete adhesive coverage on every corner and edge of the paper.  (No wrinkles, no bubbles, easy to use.)

• I cut my paper slightly wider than I need so I can trim the edges with a craft knife.
• Gently sand edges with a extra fine sanding block for the perfect edge.

• Ink the edges of the chipboard with “Vintage Photo” Distress Ink Pad* using a Ink Blending Tool*.

• Glue the walls together using a good craft glue.  I used wood boxes to hold my wall up while the glue dried.  (If you have a better idea I’d love to hear it.)

• I covered the back of my room with coordinating paper and added small strips of paper on the back corners for added support.

• I made a small fireplace out of chipboard.  (I needed a place to hang my stocking)
• Paint the fireplace with white paint.  Give it a vintage feel by rubbing a little ink on the edges.

• I purchased inexpensive unfinished doll furniture at the Dollar Tree* and painted it red.
• For a vintage look add ink to the edges of the furniture.

• I used stickers from the collection kit to make little framed art.

• I made a small little crate to hold my “ornaments” out of chipboard and painted it brown.  I added a small “tis the season” sticker on the front.

• I created a small picture using a sticker and chipboard and a small felt stocking to add to the mantel.

I have spent way to much time rearranging the furniture and playing with it.

It was a real labor of love.  (and I loved every minute of it)

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