DAY THREE ~ Mother's Day HOP
Let's continue our Mother's Day Week with a creation from DT member Denise Hahn...
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see what their DT has created for Mother's Day!
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My Mom is my biggest crafting fan. I owe all my craftiness to her. Growing up I watched as she sewed elaborate Halloween costumes, lavishly decorated Christmas gifts, and created amazing holiday home decor. My Moms craftiness not only inspired my creativity, it gave me a lifetime of wonderful childhood memories. My moms house is pretty much filled with a lot of my craft projects, but it is always nice to be able to give her something I made just for her. I am giving her a nice little bracelet I made then put it in a handcrafted little "book" box covered in Petaloo flowers and Quick Quotes!
The little box was just a buck at the craft store. I painted it first with Acrylics.
The spine is covered in vintage upholstery fabric- I always get out my special stash for a special gift. I used a Quick Quotes chipboard for the spine. It has great adhesive but don't be afraid to add a little extra hot glue for sturdiness.
Here is a little tip! I wanted to mimic pages, but couldn't figure it out- so I just drew some pencil lines to see how it looked and it worked!
For the inside I created this POP of color inspired by my Petaloo Dahlias in Tea Stained Teals
These flowers and Quick Quote Chipboard pieces really make the inside special
I hope you'll be inspired to create something special for you Mom this Mothers Day! -Denise
Supplies:
Petaloo:
Darjeeling Medium Mix in Black/Cream/Brown
Quick Quotes:
Pinned: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/476114991833006059/
<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
Posted by: Janis | 05/04/2015 at 04:06 AM
This is a beautiful tribute to your mom. She is absolutely going to love it....and probably cry. :)
<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
Posted by: Janis | 05/04/2015 at 04:05 AM
this altered box is fantastic! I love how when the box is opened it is so bright inside! Following on pinterest as goldengoddess1969, repinned a mother's day project and pinned every's day project and following on FB as Alicia O'Bryant. It has been a great hop! Thank you
Posted by: Alicia O'Bryant | 05/03/2015 at 11:41 AM
what a beautiful gift box!! I love the picture inside, very thoughtful for the receipient!! Beautiful job, love the trim too. Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
Posted by: Katie B. | 05/02/2015 at 06:29 PM
I love this beautiful book/box!
Posted by: Lshown | 05/02/2015 at 10:48 AM
I love your book box. It would make a lovely gift.
Posted by: Viki Banaszak | 05/01/2015 at 09:13 PM
Love the white and black on the outside of the box-book..very vintage; Aqua on the inside - very eyecatching. Terrific gift. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Sheila Bacon | 04/30/2015 at 03:30 PM
Gorgeous and fun and beautifully created gift box. Nice work
Posted by: Dorina Denton | 04/30/2015 at 02:31 PM
what a Beautiful project
Posted by: Holly K | 04/30/2015 at 09:54 AM
Pinned sbutcher8
Posted by: A Facebook User | 04/30/2015 at 07:57 AM
Very nice gift box, love the teal inside. TFS.
Posted by: A Facebook User | 04/30/2015 at 07:55 AM
Wow! Awesome book box! Love how it's decorated! Thanks for the inspiration!
Pinned!
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/290271138459863446/
Posted by: Jen Rey | 04/29/2015 at 10:23 PM
Such a lovely, creative and unique gift idea! She will love it all! I have to say, at first glance the inside looks as if it is lined with satin! So pretty!
Posted by: Janet Cobb | 04/29/2015 at 06:20 PM
What a thoughtful gift to give your Mom. Your little book is so cute and I love the teal you used on the inside. Thanks for sharing with us.
Posted by: Judy | 04/29/2015 at 06:18 PM
A gorgeous project - perfect for any Mum
Posted by: Glennis Farrell | 04/29/2015 at 03:38 PM
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Carla from Utah
Posted by: Chph4evr | 04/29/2015 at 02:27 PM
This box book is
so fun and love
the colors and
elements inside!
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Chph4evr | 04/29/2015 at 02:26 PM
Pinned here:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/52846995604108352/
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Chph4evr | 04/29/2015 at 02:26 PM
Oh I wish you could see me! I am having a fit over this darling book. I would rather receive handmade gift anytime than store bought ones. The outside is lovely with the beautiful paper, mesh and black & white flowers and of course the sentiments, then you open it and get this surprise "pop" of color! Fantastic!
Hugs,
Louie's Mom
Posted by: Chriss Real | 04/29/2015 at 12:49 PM
It's so nice that the box can stand up and look like a book and take up less space that a flat box would.
It will be a great place to keep memories from special occasions.
The "pages" look great.
thanks for sharing a great idea.
Posted by: Marylouh | 04/29/2015 at 11:42 AM
Your project is stunning! Love the addition of the flowers on the inside; adds the perfect touch.
Posted by: Beccawinsalot | 04/29/2015 at 11:33 AM
pinned -
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/145593000430499005/
Posted by: mjmarmo | 04/29/2015 at 09:44 AM
This is such a wonderful gift!
Posted by: mjmarmo | 04/29/2015 at 09:44 AM
Pinned
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/549087379545552659/
Posted by: Kathleen Bement White | 04/29/2015 at 09:25 AM
Now this is a book worth reading!! So lovely.
Posted by: Kathleen Bement White | 04/29/2015 at 09:25 AM