Recently I joined in a swap on Neil's blog where you had a matchbox (either size/choice yours) which you decorated and filled with "things" to show the recipient a bit about you. Well, maybe it is the dizzy blonde in me that did it but I chose to decorate and fill the small matchbox. I can upload it now as I think the recipient (who has not a clue who I am) has no link to my blog and should have received it.
One thing I like is handbags. I collect them like other women collect shoes. So turning my matchbox into a handbag seemed the sensible thing to do (a clue to me). I like working with metal so the front piece was copper and I love art nouveau, hence the design. The remainder of the handbag was coloured using my favourite - Distress Inks!
The back had labels on a) because I like to Travel, b) because I like Vintage (Past) and c) because I value Friendships.
Inside were further clues about me
A cat printed on a piece of material (I like cats - like dogs too), a mini domino book (used to be well known for my domino stamping), a dumfing (just got into this) kite bookmark, a polymer clay (love clay) bead, a Shrink Plastic jigsaw piece, some Friendly Plastic (love these medias), cogs (love Steampunk), a clockface charm (love "Time" as a theme), a glass bottle with a message inside (lots of bits written on hand decorated paper about me), hearts to signify my health problem at the moment and a smiley face because Von said I had to include one. Phew!
A bit of a struggle to get everything in as it was just about chock-a-block. Wonder what other peeps have done?
32 comments:
That is so clever! Love it :)
That is fabulous! I cannot believe that all those treasures will fit into that tiny handbag matchbox. It is exquisite! I love the explanation and what isn't mentioned is that there is also lots of skill, thoughtfulness and kindness in there too... and that's really YOU!!
Love JoZarty x
what a brilliant way to decorate the matchbox! love all the little bits and pieces inside too.
caroline #19
Oh I love your wee little handbag and can't believe how much you managed to get inside it and how it all relates back to you... brilliant!
Hope you are feeling better this week and enjoying your night out!!
it's just fabulous and such a designer look - wow - a wonderful creation and beautiful contents!
Thanks for sharing your desk today. Sarah at 2.
What a great altered matchbox and I can't believe you got so much in it!
wonderful creation Neet. love the metal work on the front. lord knows how you managed to fit all that lot in. lucky person who receives it. (and you can never have too many handbags!) x
how cool is this :) LOVE it!
Happy woywwing!
Wow Neet turning the box into a bag what a great idea and you packing skills are amazing to fit all the little treasures inside, just love every thing about it :0)
XXX
What an awesome matchbox purse you made! I love it! How in the world did you get all that stuff inside it? I think this was such a good idea but I didn't have time to participate and hope that someday he/or someone will do it again. Thanks for sharing. Vickie
Great project and it's amazing what you can fit in a matchbox!
Helen x
Well that was fabulous... know a lot about you now and always knew how creative!!! dON'T FORGET MY BIRDCAGE SWAP!!!0pps sorry to shout!!!
Frankie
xx
You have excelled yourself (again) with this fantastic miniature craft. I love how you've converted it into a handbag. Such a lot of thought and care has gone into it's design. Looking at all the items you've included in the box, I'm amazed you fitted it all in!!!! The recipient is one very lucky person to have this treasure. Px
Hi Neet. Super project. I am amazed at how many treasures you managed to fit in. Great idea. Thanks for sharing.
Regards Florence x
Wow! That's gorgeous and I can't believe how many lovely things you managed to squeeze in!
Oh Neet that's fantastic! Hard to believe it all fitted in - and I think the smiley face is one of the biggest clues! I hope your recipient will love it too and really enjoy finding you.
Great idea Neet and done so perfectly. Love the handbag and the domino book - beautiful.
Hope you enjoyed your night away.
I love this bag! And so much goodies inside. :)
A-ma-zing!! What a clever idea. I really like the way that such a little treasure can hold so many clues about you :) xxx
That's not a matchbox, that's a Tardis!! You must have amazing packaging abilities, that's all I can say! Hope the night away in the hotel was for good reasons and that you had fun!
Hugs
Brenda 80
What a good idea - love the handbag! - Hazel WOYWW #65 x
What a brilliant idea Neet and I absolutely love the little handbag. Goodness knows how you crammed all that stuff in there, hope that's not a sign that your own handbag is full to bursting. Hope you're OK, x
Wow! That is so cool! Love how you decorated that match box, and all the teeny tiny things that you were able to get inside! So cool! Thanks for sharing your WOYWW...even if you are not at it LOL! -Amanda
WOW!!! This is amazing! What a lot of time and effort you must have put into it. She is realy lucky to get such an amzing gift.
Happy WOYWW
Neet that is gorgeous, and how the heck did you get all that stuff in?
brilliant idea,
dx
Brilliant little handbag! And love how you stuffed it full to the brim :D. I bow to your packing skills lol. (I used to send DD off to camp with room left over and she'd come back with the suitcase and clothes stuffed in a bin bag with a note saying I should have sent a bigger bag lol). Happy WOYWW #89
I'm stunned! How on earth did you get all that into one wee matchbox - brilliant project. Love your film themed project in a previous post too - it's great to see all those old stars again. Hope you have a good week. Elizabeth x #70
I cant believe it ...I missed you this week ....so sorry ...that bag is amazing ...and the card below is stunning and I am sure will be loved. Take care of yourself. xx hugs xx
I was wondering how you'd fit all that in! Your recipient must be ecstatic! It's wonderful! Patsy from
HeARTworks
A very very cool "desk" this week - fab work, Neet! Thanks for stopping by...
Neet....great purse and what treasures go within. Your work is lovely....can't wait to see more!
WOW didn't realise your little bag started off life as a mere matchbox, fabulous xxxx
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