Gift box for my freshly retired friend Margaret, (hereby known as "Lady Chennault"). This is Margaret's "traveling bag", and looks like a small suitcase IRL. It is filled with good things from those who love her. I love this Scripture from ODBD, and think it is perfect whether for a new born, graduate, or one who is retiring. These are words of hope and blessing.
I used a box from HL, and my sweet DH did most of the work. He cut patterns on computer paper so the stitched panels would fit perfectly, and his trusty X-acto knives to make the fit supreme around all the hardware. I could never have done this without him! (Sweet Buckleman!)
The flowers were from a friend (((hugs))) and the leaves are from Sizzix. The Scripture was stamped on DP and framed with a rose frame from Micheal's. I stitched the lace onto the burlap and adhered.
Thanks for looking!
Date: Friday, August 16, 2013 GMT Views: 3091
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Registered: June 19, 2010 Location: SC Posts: 6005
Mon, Aug 19, 2013 @ 6:56 PM
Oh my word, this is just stunning Pat! And it's so special in so many ways ~ not only for your friend, but the unconditional love from a spouse that knows your heart and gives of his to help you create this beautiful gift for another. Now that's a "sweet offering."
Registered: February 18, 2010 Location: Stuck in the middle! Posts: 4680
Tue, Aug 20, 2013 @ 1:44 PM
You make a great team you and the buckleman! What would we do without our wonderful DHs? We would surely be lost! What a guy a keeper for sure(like mine)! We are Blessed! Margaret will LOVE her traveling bag, everyone should have one!
------------------------------ Tell someone you love them each day!
My best creation is my children. -Diane von Furstenberg
Registered: October 21, 2010 Location: in the okanagan in b.c. canada Posts: 13012
Wed, Aug 21, 2013 @ 12:14 PM
Talk about the love...;0). The love of you 2 putting this together with each other, and then passing on that love to your good friend. This is just Beautiful. Such a neat little gift idea. The scripture IS a lovely one. Perfect with all that romantic victorian lace...Hugs to you both, and say Hi to the buckleman...I still have his lil monkey card on my favs...;0)...TFS..LYMI
------------------------------ 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 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 82297
Thu, Aug 22, 2013 @ 2:27 AM
Just beautiful in every way! The thought, the partnership with Bubba, the time you spent, the prayers I know you said for her while you made it and after you gifted it, the design, and then every little detail down to the stitching and the ink distressing. Lovely and sweet touches. Grabs the heart as usual and I know she was thrilled beyond belief and will cherish this forever. Love it, put it in my faves, and will drool over it in the future too. Hugz and LYMI <--- seriously!
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
Registered: December 15, 2011 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 11275
Mon, Sep 02, 2013 @ 6:21 PM
This. Is. Awesome! The card is beautiful but this is just over the top fabulous. It will be treasured always, I know - like all of the wonders you create!
------------------------------ JodyLynn - "Love me - love my cats!" DTGD12, DTGD14, HYCCT12, HYCCT13, HYCCT14, HYCCT15, Love Fest 2013, Love Fest 2014 CAS and CC guest designer QFTD 258
Registered: January 29, 2006 Location: Mount Forest,Ontario Canada Posts: 11567
Sat, Jan 25, 2014 @ 5:03 PM
What a treasure for sweet Lady Chennault Sister, you truly have a gift for blessing others with the works of your hands. And, as good as you are, what a tag team you and the Buckleman make! He is not only handy with just the exacto knife!! Missing your work and knowing that you are too. You are a blessing in so many ways. Ttmab
------------------------------ Michele
My God shall supply all your need…Philippians 4:19