Almost April and I'm working on a May Basket Swap, hosted by Kari of Artsy Mama. I grew up
hanging May baskets, in a small coastal town. My Mom went all out with crepe and tissue paper, sometimes she even made Chinese Lanterns.
We put candy in them , but sometimes we would put vials with real flowers. My brother n' I had
to ring the door bell, hand the basket to the recipient and run away, waiting to be caught. Sometimes we were
pinched, punched, instead of kissed. A simple thank you would of been fine for me. My Mom used empty
tea boxes to make most of hers. It brings back fond memories, so I thought, why not! Besides my partner can't pinch of punch me. We have been emailing back n' forth, ideas n' clues. I had bought some extra seed packets to put in her box, but she said, she has a large family, no time to plant. Her favorite colors are pink and the 50's sea green blue or mint blue. (I'm not sure of the name) I love this color, but am finding it a challenge, but
I do have a few tricks up my sleeve.
Yesterday I was inspired by Karla Nathan's embellished vials. My son had one, said, I could have it and this is what I came up with.
I added some pearls, some buttons and button brads..they are sooo cute!
It was fun to decorate and fill, but not to remove the contents....
I need to go find some more vials, too fun and very
addictive to make.
I also was inspired by Becky Shander's (recycled soap) gift boxes. I found a band aid box and got busy...
I want to make more...but no more boxes of this size, but I am eye balling other choices.
I used what I had, I found these great cotton type flowers the other day at the thrift shop and had to add the
blue bird for her. I tied a Swiss polka dot blue bow...on the side. Anyway, hope she likes some of my creations...Dawn at The Feathered Nest, has a great tutorial, check it out! Thanks Dawn~
Endless options you should try making these!
hanging May baskets, in a small coastal town. My Mom went all out with crepe and tissue paper, sometimes she even made Chinese Lanterns.
We put candy in them , but sometimes we would put vials with real flowers. My brother n' I had
to ring the door bell, hand the basket to the recipient and run away, waiting to be caught. Sometimes we were
pinched, punched, instead of kissed. A simple thank you would of been fine for me. My Mom used empty
tea boxes to make most of hers. It brings back fond memories, so I thought, why not! Besides my partner can't pinch of punch me. We have been emailing back n' forth, ideas n' clues. I had bought some extra seed packets to put in her box, but she said, she has a large family, no time to plant. Her favorite colors are pink and the 50's sea green blue or mint blue. (I'm not sure of the name) I love this color, but am finding it a challenge, but
I do have a few tricks up my sleeve.
Yesterday I was inspired by Karla Nathan's embellished vials. My son had one, said, I could have it and this is what I came up with.
I added some pearls, some buttons and button brads..they are sooo cute!
It was fun to decorate and fill, but not to remove the contents....
I need to go find some more vials, too fun and very
addictive to make.
I also was inspired by Becky Shander's (recycled soap) gift boxes. I found a band aid box and got busy...
I want to make more...but no more boxes of this size, but I am eye balling other choices.
blue bird for her. I tied a Swiss polka dot blue bow...on the side. Anyway, hope she likes some of my creations...Dawn at The Feathered Nest, has a great tutorial, check it out! Thanks Dawn~
Endless options you should try making these!
Comments
lucky may lady!
those vials ARE cool, i.ll have to check her out.
happy day
c
Hope you are on the mend; Thanks, I didn't mention her name, but will when I get a few more
items for the basket done.
Hope you are smiling today~
Blessings,
Lisa
Thanks for visiting me; It is fun, to try to
elevate the ordinary! I want to keep it, but it is for a swap. I hope my partner likes it...
Tomorrow, I am buying more band-aids and soap, then I can reuse the boxes! I will stop by and visit; See what you are repurposing!
Thanks Lisa~
(you know what I mean)
Lovely project, though.
Off to make more May basket decor! You both
provide tons of inspiration~
Karla, Hope you get your lavender planted soon!
Colette, you crack me up~
Thank you!
Swap, but we have to mail it out to be received
by April 15th. My partner is in CA, so I have to figure 5 days with the mail.
Yes, It is sad,I need to go shop for band aids
and soap, not for the product, for the boxes..tee,hee!