What great weather we have today - so good I decided to take a days leave from work and crack on with a colleagues birthday present. She will be 40 this week and the girl has everything already so what to do?? I decided on a bag charm and a box to hold it. Beats wrapping it anyway lol.
I forgot to take a pic of the original box I altered DUH! so found a similar one to photograph instead.
Beautiful huh! lol
Anyway, I covered it with lace and pearls and made some teeny bows for the sides. I covered the inside with wadding and white satin I had kicking about.
For the bag charm I basically used 3 strands of chain (you know what I am like with metal lol) and fixed all sorts of embellies to them. Alot of the charms came from earrings, bracelets and necklaces from car boot sales. The beads and crystals are new from my stash fixed to eye pins and bead caps.
That's it really - just hope she likes it!
I apologise for the terrible photos of the charms - difficult to photograph and show it all - I did my best lol.
Hugz to all
Elaine xx
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Gorgeous so pretty, she will love it x
ReplyDeleteVery pretty box, I am sure she will love it. Also the gift is pretty to. Thanks for sharing at CFAS.
ReplyDeleteCindy DT
Very pretty box, I am sure she will love it. Also the gift is pretty to. Thanks for sharing at CFAS.
ReplyDeleteCindy DT
Very pretty box, I am sure she will love it. Also the gift is pretty to. Thanks for sharing at CFAS.
ReplyDeleteCindy DT
Elaine,
ReplyDeleteThe box is beautiful! Your colleague is fortunate to work with such a talented, thoughtful person. The charm is lovely. Now she has everything!
Thanks for sharing with us at 613 Avenue Create!
Hugz,
Chana, Owner
Both the box and the charm look fabulous! I'm sure she'll love it :)
ReplyDeleteA really charming altered and decorated box Elaine.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing with us at Allsorts challenge.
B x
Elaine this is so elegant! I absolutely LOVE the charms!! Thanks for playing in our neighborhood at 613 Avenue Create!
ReplyDeleteKathi
Co-Owner/DT Coordinator
Just lovely, a great uses of it of piece you may have around.
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Tracey dt
Wow. Fabulous.
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Huggsss,Angelique
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DT Call at Creative Fingers
gorgeous, really beautiful and I adore the charm. Thank you for joining us at Stamping with the Dragon. Hugs Tina (DT) xx
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