Hi everyone! Well I'm back to work this week and playing catch up. Last week was lovely celebrating my birthday and spending time with my daughter, but I never got to spend much of that crafty time that I'd planned.
I was really quite late finishing this gift set, it should have been posted last Thursday, but I certainly did not make things easy for myself as this was quite a bit of work. I really did enjoy making it though.
As soon as I saw this MDF Apron from Dutch Doobadoo I knew I wanted to make something with it for my friend who is quite the keen baker. I had the idea to make a recipe box and I also wanted to make a little chalk board for her kitchen.
To make the chalk board I covered one of the apron's with some black gesso. You can use this like chalkboard paint, you just need to use a damp cloth to erase your chalking. I made a little gift bag to match my set also.
The image on the card is a digi from Saturated Canary called Baker, and I coloured her with my distress ink markers. I love the way she turned out.
Pearl Pen
I also added the following embellishments from The Ribbon Girl
25 mm Red/Cream Rustic Check Ribbon
10 mm Blue/Cream Square Check Ribbon
Windsor Blue Vintage Style Seam Binding
50 mm Ophelia Ivory Tulle Lace
Food Mixer Charm
Red Rolled Roses
Magnolia Flower
Sweetheart Blossom Red/White
That's all from me today, but I'll be back with you soon :) xx
I also added the following embellishments from The Ribbon Girl
25 mm Red/Cream Rustic Check Ribbon
10 mm Blue/Cream Square Check Ribbon
Windsor Blue Vintage Style Seam Binding
50 mm Ophelia Ivory Tulle Lace
Food Mixer Charm
Red Rolled Roses
Magnolia Flower
Sweetheart Blossom Red/White
That's all from me today, but I'll be back with you soon :) xx
Wow Linda these are stunning! Your friend will be so pleased when she receives these, if she hasn't already. What a gorgeous handmade gift and card, useful too and so personal to her. You talents never cease to amaze me. Glad you enjoyed your birthday week.
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WOW, this is stunning! OMG, you have put so much work into this and it looks stunning!!The image is gorgeous and so beautifully coloured and what a fabulous idea to make the chalk board. In fact words can't sum up how beautiful this is.
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Gina xx
Adorable SC Image and your card is so lovely. Love it Linda !!!
ReplyDeleteGirl, this set is perfect. PER-FECT!!!! What a wonderful surprise for your friend. I bet she was over the moon to receive such a wonderul and thoughtful surprise! Absolutely stunning! I might borrow this idea for my mum's birthday next year, because she loves to bake as well.
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Had to come over from Facebook to take a closer look at your fabulous projects Linda. A beautifully designed card and I love the apron and the chalk board with the china images is gorgeous.
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Hugs Sharon. x
Such a fabulous kit as a gift for a friend that like bake!!Love the idea and you made these items so well!! Wonderful pieces!! Lucky friend of you!!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic set, Linda!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Linda! Your attention to detail is so wonderful. All those delish little diecuts and the gesso touches. I utterly love that beautiful card, but each piece in this set is utterly incredible. I have a personal love affair with red gingham, it's all over my house, so seeing all that gorgeous gingham has me utterly swooning. Hugs, Wends x
ReplyDeleteLove the card, Linda! That image is so cute. :)
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This is friggin' (can I say this word aloud?) GORGEOUS!!!! How much time did it take you to complete this set?
ReplyDeleteI envy the one who will be getting it
Hugs,
Alexandra
Wow Wow Wow! These look AMAZING!
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