As some of you might recall I was given a million (ok, not a million, but a bunch) of Altoid tins from my boss. I had never done an Altoid tin so this was a wonderful opportunity for me to do one.
I did this one for my boss, who was a Navy Pilot during the Vietnam war. I did another one for one of my other directors who is ex-Military also. They make nice business card holders for their desks.
In my Yahoo group, Cross Stitch Addiction, this is the January FAL challenge. I actually stitched and finished them the very end of December for a late Christmas gift for both. They turned out nice, but I definitely need to work on this finishing technique.
I used a heavy weight card stock to wrap the stitching around. I think I needed to use something with a little more weight to it. And getting the trim just right around it was a little challenge.
But all in all I am pleased and both men were thrilled with their gifts!
20 comments:
Absolutely wonderful. I can see why they would love it.
Sure they are lovely! And the finishing looks good to me on pictures.
I love your family photo. Thank you for sharing.
Very well done.
Heidi-ILCS
Looks good!
super job
Aren't they fun to do. You did a excellent job.
Very nice, Donna. You did a great job on the finishing. If I were your boss, I would be honored to have such a personal gift. You are very thoughtful.
They are lovely! I have always wanted to make one and have a pattern but never have. Maybe 2009will be the year.
That looks wonderful. I have yet to try to make one.
You did a great job for your first. I made my first one this year too. I used this site. http://www.justathought.net/prod/finishing_techniques.shtml I like the way she covered the whole lid with material. And it was pretty easy to do too! This is my finished tin: http://ndmurdock.multiply.com/photos/album/20/RAK_given#19. Keep on trying new things!
Excellent work! I think these would be great gifts at where I work, to put little notions in. You are such an inspiration!
These look great - I'm sure they were thrilled with them. WTG.
Congrats!! You did a beautiful job:)
very nice Donna!!! This is a technique that I haven't tried yet!!! Great job!
They look great! Fabulous finishing Donna.
This is one finish I want to try this year.
Donna, love your blog & the layout is so you! Wonderful photo! Your grands are adorable! So glad you got some quality time with them. The tins look great, I'm ready to try one.
What a lovely tin!
Terrific tin finish! And what a great idea to use to hold business cards :)
What an interesting concept. Haven't come across it before. Very neat!
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