Sunday, February 5, 2012

Off to Australia.....

My daughter flew to Australia for a business trip on Friday!! I know you are all feeling very sorry for her having to go to Australia on business, LOL. Anyway I wanted to send her off with a little piece of me since I couldn't go with her in person. I saw this wonderful altered box in one of my Paper Craft magazines that I though would be perfect.  I crafted her a necklace, to wear on her venture, to put inside.










Supplies used: box - recycled Coldwater Creek jewelry box; patterned papers from Tim Holtz Crowded Attic paper pad; plate from Tim Holtz Ornate Plates; ink - brown by ColorBox; fonts - CAC Champagne, Bickham Script Pro, AppleGothic; heart punches - Fiskars, Martha Stewart; rhinestone - Kaiser Craft; trim - my stash; sewing machine; chain - Bead Landing from Michaels; Memory Frame by Inkssentials for Ranger; jewelry findings- Michaels; crystals - my stash; dictionary page; heart rhinestone - Martha Stewart; Glossy Accents.

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21 comments:

  1. Lucianna DilsaverFebruary 5, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    That is so sweet Esther, you are one precious mommy! Beautiful gift :)

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  2. Blessed SerendipityFebruary 5, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Esther this is so cute! I love the way you displayed the necklace inside too. I know she will love it.

    xo,
    Danielle

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  3. jessicaFebruary 5, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    this is just beautiful Esther! I know she will LOVE it!

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  4. Sherrie K.February 5, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Esther, this is the sweetest and cutest idea ever:) I absolutely love your altered gift. She will love it:) Oh, wow what an exciting trip to go on...safe travels to her and thanks for sharing your awesome project. Would love for you to share how you made the necklace:)
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  5. chillin with QuillinFebruary 5, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    Sweet, I love the box, decorated nice, and nice necklace, I'm sure she loves both of them !!!!
    Paula

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  6. TinaFebruary 5, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Wow very cool! Such a thoughtful idea!
    Tina
    www.myhoppyplace.blogspot.com

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  7. girliaFebruary 5, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    This is just too cute. You did an amazing job! I know she will treasure it.

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  8. liz at liz's paper loftFebruary 5, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    very cool, I'm sure she loved it!!!

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  9. Cindy BelandFebruary 6, 2012 at 3:41 AM

    BEAUTIFUL job with all the great details Esther,She will LOVE it!!!Have a SUPER day!:)

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  10. ShersL84bedFebruary 6, 2012 at 6:49 AM

    Great project. Beautiful.

    Smiles Sher

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  11. NormaFebruary 6, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Hi Esther:) OMG! WOW! your box is amazing and love the inside too:) Lucky daughter and I'm sure you will adore it Esther!!
    Hugs,
    Norma

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  12. NormaFebruary 6, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    oops meant she will adore it:)

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  13. NormaFebruary 6, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Hi Esther:) OMG! WOW! your box is amazing and love the inside too:) Lucky daughter and I'm sure you will adore it Esther!!
    Hugs,
    Norma

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  14. MomFebruary 6, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    What a lovely gift of love with a necklace to keep and treasure always. It is BEAUTIFUL in every way possible for you and your daughter. You are both blessed.

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  15. Sunshine HoneyBeeFebruary 6, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    Sweet & pretty altered box & necklace. Too bad you could not go to Australia with her. I would like to visit there.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  16. UnknownFebruary 6, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    What a sweet going away gift! I have a scrapping friend in Australia, so I am as envious as can be.LOL

    http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/

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  17. GabyCreates.comFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    What a beautiful thing to do! All I keep thinking is that I want to go with her! never been to Australia.
    You are one multi-talented lady!! and yes, like Sherri said, do tell us how you made this beauty!

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  18. DonnaFebruary 7, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Very pretty, Esther! She will love it, I'm sure!

    Blessings,
    Donna

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  19. CraftyJARFebruary 7, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    This is lovely. I hope she's having a lovely trip.
    Judy

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  20. CathyKFebruary 8, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!! What a treasure~

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  21. CrafterkhushFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    She will treasure this for a lifetime...!!

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