Friday, December 13, 2013

A few things to share ~



I wanted to share a few pretty Christmas images with you ~
I've probably posted them before
but you may need to create a few tags for your gifts
and these could come in handy...











Also I finished my treasure/keepsake box!
I thought it would be neat to show you the before photo of the box too :)
It was a basic wooden box that I found at Hob Lob and it was
really pretty to begin with but I had a vision of what I wanted it to be.



I painted the box with vintage white craft paint, added the beautiful label
(that I just can't seem to stop using on projects),
then I embellished it with fragments of lace and seam binding....
adding a pretty pearl bauble to the bow.




This was the inside before...
it was lined with some kind of strange fabric that I ripped out.
Then I painted the inside with the same
Folk Art "vintage white" craft paint to brighten it up.
Next I made a pattern of the inside bottom and lid
and cut fabric to fit both...
And before gluing the fabric in,
I made a pocket to go in the lid from beautiful wedding lace!






Now the box is ready to store beautiful treasures and keepsakes!!
Thank you so much for buying it Susan...I hope you love it!

I'm working on a few egg soap orders and my last project this week,
an altered bottle that's almost finished.

I've been a little under the weather with some kind of scratchy, sore throat congestion that
has really tried to get me down...isn't it amazing how we take our good health
for granted? I hope you are doing well and staying healthy!!

Wishing you a wonderful Friday precious friends,
hugs and love,
Dawn






8 comments:

Becs said...

What a beautiful treasure in itself. You do such beautiful work. I enjoy it all so much. Becs

Theresa said...

Thank you for always being SO generous with your images! I will use them in making my tags:) Love that beautiful creation! Have a blessed day dear Dawn, HUGS!

jeanniemc said...

Loved the images today...and your talent never ceases to amaze me...Thanks for sharing...hugs,

Okio B Designs said...

Such sweet images! And how charming is your upcycled box!

Jeanine

marda said...

The treasure box IS a treasure. I'm sure the new owner will love it. You did such a beautiful job on it. Hope you feel better soon.

Nancy said...

Thank~You for the Sweet Images Dawn, I hope you to start to feel better soon, I have had the same thing for a week now. My body just doesn't want to move, just rest~ The Treasure Box is really Gorgeous!

Huggs, Nancy

Little Birdie Blessings said...

Love the graphics Dawn, thanks so much. Your box is delightful. ~ Abby

Botanic Bleu said...

Thank you for the wonderful Christmas cards and for showing your keepsake box. So many beautiful things for the Christmas season to make our days merry and bright.

Merry Christmas,
Judith


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