Sunday, April 10, 2011

BIRTHDAY TIN

It was my mother-in-law's 86th Birthday recently.  What do you get someone who has everything?  MIL quite often asks me to do cards for her to give to her friends, so I figured a lovely altered tin full of cards for all occassions was the best way to go.  I managed to lay my hands on a tin that was just the perfect size for what I needed.  So I had a rummage through my stash and came up with this:

I used the Blossom branch from the Easter Blossoms stampset for the main image.  I coloured it using a blender pen and ink pads.  I have added a bit of bling to some of the flowers using Basic Pearls.  This photo really doesn't do the tin justice!  I cut out "CARDS" using Bigshot and Timeless Type Alphabet and then put Crystal Efftects over the top to make them shine.

I wanted to make it all the more special by having a coordinated Birthday card and envelope to go with it.

 I now have three more tins in my craft stash waiting for the same treatment!  I can't think of a more perfect gift to give someone than handmade with love.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAULINE!
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12 comments:

  1. DebiApril 10, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    I'm afraid Paula that your photos just don't do this justice, it is Way More stunning in real life x

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  2. AnonymousApril 10, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Love it Paula!! Where did you manage to find the tins?

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  3. ~Leslee~April 10, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Oh Paula! This is beautiful! I'm sure your mother-in-law loves it. You know what this means now...you'll have to keep her "stash" well stocked :) Nice job!

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  4. Paula DobsonApril 10, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Kelly, I got these tins fron New World and I believe Pak N Save have them too. They are a Dilmar Tea promotion and very reasonably priced too. Go get some!!

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  5. SharApril 10, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous Paula! :)

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  6. Keryn CampbellApril 10, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    I may have to be visiting New World tomorrow.

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  7. PatriceApril 10, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Gorgeous, I bet your MIL loves her gift!

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  8. Debbie LambApril 10, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Stunning Paula and such a thoughtful gift.

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  9. Paula ReidApril 11, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Paula - this is gorgeous. I think I'll visit Pak N Save on the way home! Great idea with Mother's Day just around the corner.

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  10. Nikki SpencerApril 11, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Wow Paula, what a beautiful gift, so elegant!

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  11. H2 :)April 12, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Fantastic & beautifully designed gift set Paula. The tin is a brilliant idea & no doubt will always be full of your beautiful creations. :)

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  12. AnonymousApril 12, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Thanks Paula - I'll stalk new world before work in the morning!

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