I’ve been making a lot of Altoid tin containers lately, and it seemed only fitting to send our friend Carlene, who is also an Alpha sister, a vintage suitcase full of healing wishes to speed recovery from her knee surgery. This little suitcase has been around; its edges are worn and its “leather” finish is beginning to crack and peel. The inside is filled with goodies, an old “pearl” necklace, a ragged deck of cards with some missing, a favorite choker, and no one wants to forget the tin of yarns and knitting needles (really a magnet) or the good book for resting while traveling. Extra credit for the ribbon edging on the suitcase!
Take care, friend, and I hope to see you soon back to being your crafty self! TFL
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 140466
Tue, Apr 17, 2018 @ 11:39 AM
Wow, Kandie! You've gone all out on this - what a very special gift for Carlene. It reminds me of the old cases up in my grandmother's attic - we loved being allowed to explore up there. The lining in the case is just amazing.
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 106691
Tue, Apr 17, 2018 @ 11:54 AM
What an adorable "gift" for Carlene! How magnificent this little suitcase is....filled with special things. YOu are amazing!
------------------------------ Anne HarmonFS154, QFTD58, PROUD FAN CLUB MEMER In and out of the hspital for months. Finally had back surgery on 5 herniated disks. Avatar is great grand Owen, who at 6 months is 19 1/2 pounds, and VERY LONG!! No teeth yet.
Registered: October 21, 2010 Location: in the okanagan in b.c. canada Posts: 13010
Tue, Apr 17, 2018 @ 11:55 AM
................no words..........wow...ok a word.....but really how did you do this? ...incredible....love all the neat treats inside too and fun magnet....will so so, so be cherished...TF..:0)
------------------------------ We as people are raindrops of colorful ink , falling down Crisp and Clear, each a different shade more vibrant then the last, but once we realize at the bottom of an endless abyss we all fall into the same inkpot forming one color, only then can we come together as one My son.
Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 83679
Tue, Apr 17, 2018 @ 1:37 PM
How creative and crafty to make these cute suitcases out of Altoid tins! This will be an adorable little surprise package!
------------------------------ LizThe joy of the LORD is my strength.Right Brain Madness --My blogProud member of the redDivasKSS certified multi-step stamperFan Club member since 2004
Registered: February 3, 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 34768
Tue, Apr 17, 2018 @ 3:47 PM
Oh, Kandie, this is just the most beautiful and precious "suitcase" I've ever seen! I can see the "love" that you put into this beautiful "gift" case for Carlene, and I loved reading about all the special contents. You are so special, and this is truly a gift of your heart, sweet friend! It has touched me and will surely touch Carlene!! Hugs and love, sweet friend! xoxo
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Registered: February 13, 2005 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 26263
Tue, Apr 17, 2018 @ 6:10 PM
Unbelievable!! This is wonderful and it looks so much like a real suitcase! What a fantastic idea and I know Carlene is going to absolutely LOVE IT!!!!!
Oh my sis this is most definitely “Unforgettably “ gorgeousness and so special for a special ScsAlpha Sistah . One I’m sure she will treasure even after long after all the goodies you stuff it with are gone!! High ho!!
