Unfortunately, the Altoid tins are just a touch too small to hold a gift card, credit card or business card, so the gift card will have to remain outside of the tin. It's a shame since the tin could really have more uses if it was just a tad larger.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Altoid tin dragon
My brother's birthday is coming and I always include a little stitchy gift as part of his present. He said he thought I had made just about everything there was to make for him. But he hadn't seen the covered Altoid tins. So I stitched up this one with a little dragon freebie that you can get here to use as a flash drive caddy. I used DMC color variations 4030 on tea-dyed Monaco over-one. I forgot to put batting between the stitching and the lid, but since my brother has nothing to compare this to, I think it will be fine. Plus I'll add the drive and a gift card to his favorite restaurant so it should make for a nice birthday package.
Unfortunately, the Altoid tins are just a touch too small to hold a gift card, credit card or business card, so the gift card will have to remain outside of the tin. It's a shame since the tin could really have more uses if it was just a tad larger.
Unfortunately, the Altoid tins are just a touch too small to hold a gift card, credit card or business card, so the gift card will have to remain outside of the tin. It's a shame since the tin could really have more uses if it was just a tad larger.
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You did a great job! Lovely colours and a really nice idea for a gift. I might have to use this idea for my sister's birthday later this year.
That's a lovely finish...that's a darn shame that a gift card won't fit in there, cause that is one good idea :)
A beautiful finish! I am sure your brother will love it!
What a great idea and design for a man gift. I am sure he will love it
I always love seeing your Altoid tin finishes, Annie--each one is so pretty :) I hope your brother appreciates all of your hard work!
Lovely finish Annie! The color is beautiful!
It is beautiful! And makes a nice gift. I like the thread you used.
I stitched the same dragon some years ago in red.
What a great gift. It is a shame about the gift card not fitting...but Hobby Lobby and Michaels and Kohls all sell gift card tins, wink~wink ;)
Looks just great and thanks for the link to get the chart and I note there are other dragon designs there too
It's still a lovely finish. I like the floss colour. Great gift idea
Another beautiful finish! It's always fun to come here and get idea for when I finish my tin off. (If I ever get there!)
Nice finish and great idea for the use, too bad the card wouldn't fit.
Wow - that's beautiful!!
Gorgeous!
What a great job and a great gift idea!
Great job on the Altoid Tin cover, stitching and finishing looks perfect!
It's gorgeous! I love seeing these! I'm sure he'll love it and what a great idea to store flash drives in.
Even if the gift doesn't fit inside, it looks awesome!
wow...perfect gift for a boy...flash drive caddy.
Never thought about it...i always wonder what to sttich for a man...thank you for the idea.
and your altoid tin looks beautiful as always.
Wow love your newst tin.
Great finish, your brother will love it..
Your Altoid dragon took my breath away...it is lovely. What a nice idea for a gift. Your work is lovely. Thanks for visiting my blog. I have met the nicest people since I began.
Outstanding finishing job Annie! I'm sure your brother will love his gift :o)
That is a very nice finish!! Great work and a great idea.
I love the dragon! Thanks for posting the link to the pattern. I've also bemoaned the fact that Altoid tins are not quite big enough. Maybe we should start a campaign . . . Bigger Altoids! What do you think?
What a great gift idea.
That is wonderful!! Lucky brother to have a sister like you!
Annie, check my blog ...I have a surprise for you there ;)
Oh, very nice! Your brother will love it.
What a wonderful gift for your brother. Love how you finished it. Makes me want to give it a try.
Beautiful Annie! Lucky brother :-)
The dragon looks great! You do a wonderful job finishing things. I wish I had your finishing skills.
Lovely finish, and what a neat idea!!!
Very creative!!
Take care
Marion
Nova Scotia
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