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Monday, September 7, 2009

A Gift Set for My Sister's Friend


I actually made this little set a couple of weeks ago after my sister bought a pair of earrings for a friend and needed a box for them. I offered to make her a box and matching birthday card. I'm sure the recipient isn't a papercrafting blog follower but she does know I have a blog and didn't want to ruin the surprise on the off chance she saw them here.

You may recognise the card - I have done one almost exactly the same before, I think only the flower is different. And here I have a HUGE apology to make because I realised the last time I used this idea I didn't acknowledge the uber talented Kris Breach from Ink Something - it was her card here that I CASEd originally. I am lucky enough to have this card sitting in my crafting room to inspire me after Kris sent it to me. I have emailed her to apologise but I also want to publicly acknowledge her beautiful work.

Anyway - back to my gift set. My sister's friend LOVES green - and in all honesty I had forgotten I had said I would do it until my sister called asking if she could pick them up - LOL - hence the CASE of the previous card - no time to think!!! I made a pizza box for the earrings - but changed the measurements so it's only 2 1/2 inch square at the top and bottom - I left the depth of the sides at 1" - please feel free to ask if you want me to post the complete measurements for you! The earring "holder" was a simple stage cut at 3 1/4" square and then scored at 1/2" all round and cutting out the corners - basically an inverted box! I decorated the box to match the card. My sister was happy - and so was I - I got it done without her knowing it was a "rush" job - LOL.

xXx

22 comments:

Tracey Feeger said...

Gosh this is gorgeous. I am sure your sister's friend will love it.
mwah
Trace

Annette Bowes said...

Another beautiful job, what a great idea, love the card, take careX:)

Kellie said...

Wow can I just say you do an amazing rush job, lol! I love this and it suits the earrings like the paper was just made to go with them! I love it Deb it's all gorgeous! xx

Life Full of Sunflowers said...

Wow Debbie - I love them both. You did an awesome job !!

Sammi said...

wow Debbie this is GORGEOUS!!
You are so clever and talented :)
Sammi
xxx

Merry said...

This is so beautiful and what a clever way to dress up a pair of earrings.

Leonie said...

just gorgeous

Cheryl said...

WOW absolutely stunning and such a beautiful gift.....you are so clever!!!
xx

Robyn said...

Its a "Fave-Save" Deb!!

Liam said...

This is beautiful Love it.

liam

Sharon (Stitches on Mars) said...

I think I must have been hibernating or something...have missed your last 3 posts OMG. Though K is partly to blame.
BTW they are all lovely. You did a great job for Jen...doesn't look like a rush job to me, just a reflection of your experience. I'm sure her friend would have loved it.
Did you get the message Sat, that I'd found your button :)
Luvya

Suzanne @ Day to Day said...

Pretty!

Ramona Michaluk said...

Gorgeous set Debbie - love the card layout. You may have done it before but it's still lovely - I like the colours you've chosen for this set and love the scallop border for the earring holder.

Great job - love it!

Alice said...

Adorable card and beautiful box, 2 beautiful projects!
Alice

Lynda said...

Ur too clever Debbie. I love the idea of the matching set. I only made my first pizza box on the weekend, but then wondered why I hadn't done it sooner...cause they are so much fun!! It looks soooooo v v good with the earings in it. Clever, clever, CLEVER!!

Kylie said...

STUNNING Debbie!

Take Care,
Kylie X

Dena said...

This is perfect! She will love it! The card is gorgeous. I love the shape in the center. Is that a nestie? The green and black are great together! Hope you had a great weekend. Hugs, Dena

Lisa Hjulberg said...

Beautiful work Debbie! You are a star!!!

Hugs, Lisa

Heather said...

Gorgeous gift set!

Alex Hughes said...

This is gorgeous Debbie. Love the colour scheme.

Tanya Kitto said...

This is gorgeous Debbie, I love the colours you have used too :)
the card is stunning.
hugs
Tanya

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