I have to take little Lucy to the hospital today for an ultrasound scan. She has had tummy pains for about 18 months now and we can't get to the bottom of it. This is the next step! Hopefully we'll find something out soon.
Onto my post proper today. I have made myself a new sewing box - the old one was starting to fall to pieces so it was time for a new more substantial box to be created. This is what I did using an MDF box from the MDF man:
The first thing I did was to paint the box with silkies from Imagination Crafts. Next I used a Crafty individuals leaf stencil/mask to create the pattern on the lid. I used pebeo silks (cinnamon) applied with cut and dry foam through the stencil.
Next I turned my attention to the 'topper' and stamped the images from Crafty Individuals and also cut the scissors using a sizzix die. I used clarity stamps for the lettering.
Next I added the lace - this was from a win over at Papertake weekly when they were sponsored by the Ribbon Girl. Lush Lace!!!
I would like to enter my sewing box into the following challenges:
Sunday stamperpinkleart: Natural
Crafty Individualscraftyindividualsblog: Vintage fashion
We do doobadoowedodoobadoo: Shabby Chic
ABACanythingbutacard: Repeating pattern
ALBCpaulaholifieldcrafts: Sew what?
I hope you've enjoyed your visit today ..... I have a task this afternoon - making and decorating Lucy's birthday cake - I'll blog a picture of it tomorrow if it looks okay! Its going to be very dark!!! She has chosen black icing!!!! Oo er missus!
Take care and thanks for dropping by!
Hugs
Rachel xx
Good morning Rachel, so sorry to see this about your Dad but on the positive side it sounds like it will respond well to the correct treatment. Hopefully Lucy may get some answers after the USS but sometimes abdominal pain can not always be attributed to a specific cause. Your box is lovely and what a good idea to make it out of MDF it will be so sturdy and hopefully last a long time! If you want to get the animated signature here is the link: http://www.gif-mania.net/animated-signatures/
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thanks Susan - both for your concern and the link! Hugs rachel xx
DeleteOh Rachel, I am sorry to hear about your Dad, I hope that his treatment goes okay.
ReplyDeletePoor Lucy suffering with tummy pains, fingers crossed that they are able to find out the cause and she will be feeling better soon.
Your sewing box is stunning. I love the soft colours, gorgeous images and beautiful lace.
Take care, hugs Sue xx
Love your sewing box Rachel, the sepia tones and gorgeous lace give it that perfect vintage look!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your dad and hope you get to the bottom of Lucy's trouble.... can't imagine black icing can be very good for it, but hey, they know what they want......
Lovely box Rachel, thanks for the email
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel, so sorry to hear about your Dad, I really hope all goes well for him and also for Lucy, it must be a worry for you and your Mum. Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteYour box is beautiful and Rob's boxes are always substantial so it is likely to last you a very long time! The black icing did make me smile, I remember a young man wanting his bedroom painted in all black many years ago - thankfully he grew out of it! Hope you have a good day, all things considered. Big hugs, Anne xx
Lovely box Rachel - Wow! Such a useful make too. Sorry to read of the family worries, and hope everything will be fixed successfully for you all. Thanks for joining in the CI Challenge - you are a star. Jean x
ReplyDeleteFabulous sewing box Rachel....
ReplyDeleteLife can be a real bug#er at times.......keep strong sweetie !!
hugs Diane xx
This is just gorgeous, fabulous details.xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty alteration, gorgeous.... hope little one got on ok with the scan and your Dad gets treatment soon... hugs hun .... Thanks for joining in with the Sunday Stamper x
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely stunning alterations box, so full of colour and perfection..xx
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Your sewing box is lovely! Love how it turned out. So sorry to hear about your dad and hope all goes well with Lucy. Sending my thoughts and prayers your way.
ReplyDeleteElegant and beautiful sewing box Rachel!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to read bad news about your dad.
Thanks for joining in the CI August challenge.
Bizz
Sylvie
Hi Rachel, so sorry to hear the news wasn't good for your Dad. I hope the next procedure is a success. I hope all has gone well for Lucy too. Your new sewing box is fabulous.
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Linda xxx
I love your sewing box Rachel it looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about your Dad, I hope his treatment goes well.
I hope you get to the bottom of Lucy's problems as well, it's always distressing when our children are poorly.
Take care.
Pauline
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Hi Rachel, sorry to hear about your dad, fingers crossed that his treatment goes well and big hugs to Lucy as she has her Ultra sound scan, hope this brings some answers for you both. Love the sewing box very much.
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Hi hun, sending hugs & best wishes to your Dad & little Lucy! Love your sewing box, gorgeous colour tones, beautiful images & the lace is just the perfect finishing touch.
ReplyDeletehugs Jo x
Oh no! I'm sorry to hear about your sad's illness. I'm sending some hugs and heaps of positive energy.
ReplyDeleteHope Lucy feels better soon too, hopefully they find a cause.
The box is gorgeous! You did a great job decorating it! Good luck with the challenges ;)
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Gosh you're having a bit of a time of it aren't you! I hope your dad's procedure gous well & they get it this time! Hope the scan goes well for Lucy too & you get to the bottom of it! Your box is just gorgeous! I love the lace too!
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Dawn xx
sorry to hear about your Dad and hope all is well with Lucy-fabulous box love the lace and images
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Wow another stunning box Rachel, I love it. Sorry to read about your Dad, and Lucy. I hope they can get to the bottom of it soon.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Amazing box to hide sewing goodies in! Very practical and pretty!
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel, first of all sorry to hear about your dad. I hope the treatment sorts it out and he is soon feeling better, glad to hear that its not life threatening though. I hope Lucy's scan went well and you soon get some treatment for her tummy ache. Your altered box is stunning, really beautiful. Love the effect you've created in the background and I'm drooling over that gorgeous lace too.
ReplyDeleteClaire xx
ooops forgot to say thanks for joining our shabby chic challenge at http://wedodoobadoo.blogspot.co.uk/ this time
ReplyDeleteClaire xx
Hi Rachel. Sorry to hear the news about your Dad. Hope his treatment goes okay for him. Hope Lucy's scan is okay and she is soon feeling better. Your sewing box is gorgeous. Love it. Take care
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Firstly sorry to hear the news about your dad and hope things look brighter for the future. Also hope Lucy's scan went well too.
ReplyDeleteStunning project and love all the details and layers. Many thanks for joining in with We Do Doobadoo "Shabby Chic" challenge.Lou x
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This is gorgeous, I love it! Thanks for joining in with us at We Do Doobadoo, Good Luck.
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
Just gorgeous, thank you for playing along with us at A LITTLE BIT CRAFTY this month & our 'Sew What!' challenge & the very best of luck. Jane x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sewing box, fab transformation and that lace is luscious! Ruth x
ReplyDeletesuch a wonderful sewing box, hope things improve for your family rel soon
ReplyDeletehugs and best wishes
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Gorgeous sewing box...Thanks for playing along with us at A Little Bit Crafty Challenge this month :)
ReplyDeleteWendy xx
Great sewing box. Love the stencilled background and the colours you have used. Thank you for sharing at Anything But A Card. Cheers, Di
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