I've always liked this Bent Creek Snap Happy St. Pat's design. I have a friend who is a 'clover whisperer'. I've never seen someone who can so easily spot 4 leaf clovers. She deserved a little gift so I made her this candy box with the design mounted on top. And for good measure, I enclosed some Andes mints and added the crocheted shamrock on the inside lid. Stitched on 28 count Cashel over 2.
The next was card was done after another search for a suitable 'boy' design. This is Prairie Schooler's "Weather Wise" made into a birthday card. Stitched 2 over 2 on 32 count MCG white linen. I'm kind of sorry they went out of business. Not the worlds greatest linen, but I liked it. Got a bit creative after reviewing Pinterest ideas for a craft life preserver. I used a plastic craft ring wrapped with red floss and I was very happy with the result. I doubt if the recipient paid much attention to it, but it's all about the doing for me.
I love the box finish.....very creative.
ReplyDeleteSuper box finish! Love the PS stitch!
ReplyDeleteSuch a clever gift for your clover friend! :) And yes boy stitches are harder aren't they? You did very well! I love the life preserver! Perfect!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute box with the grinning leprechaun! Do you purchase new boxes to use for this type of finish, Annie? Love the seaside card, too. I stitched that into a little pillow one summer and love it. The life preserver adds a perfect finishing touch :)
ReplyDeleteA great box finish.
ReplyDeleteThe card is lovely, very clever idea with the ring and thread, very effective.
Love these finishes! I always love your crochet surprises!
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