Baby Blanket and Altered Box

A very good afternoon I'm finally back with the baby blanket and altered box to share with you. It did take me a little longer to make as I am still recovering from my recent operation and I have to sit down more often for a wee rest........

So here it is...warning this post is picture heavy!

The blanket is just a granny blanket and then edged with a shell pattern border, it finishes it off I think beautifully.

and here is the box on its own.....I have used Stampin Up paper to cover the box 

and then used Centura Pearl card from Crafter's Companion and  cut out a Die'sire Ornamental Oval frame after I cut it out I ran it through my machine again embossing it this gives you better effect in my opinion looks less flat! I also cut out a Die'sire Lace border 2 also in Centura pearl and embossed it again after cutting it out. *note I don't take it out the die to emboss i only take off the excess card!

I've added my all time favourite Die'sire Quilling Rose die...eek I just love it. I've added a bead cap and pearl to the center both from Beader's Companion

Look how fab the Die'sire dies cut and emboss...perfect!!

I added this little dummy i had in my stash sorry not sure where I got it from, the ribbon is also from my stash however The Ribbon Girl have a fabulous selection

I scored Centura pearl using my Ultimate Pro

The baby shoes are from my stash and the punched elements are Martha Stewart punches Branch and frond.

So there we have it....A perfect baby girl gift :) I'm delighted with how it has turned out I have to say.

Thanks for stopping by....much appreciated!

 Ali x

That Friday Feeling!

Afternoon folks..its Friday yeh....I have to admit my days are all just merging into each other at the moment.

Thank you for all the lovely comments that you have left for me over the last few days, I will be visiting you all over the weekend. 

 This weekend I intend to be crocheting as I am making a baby blanket for a friend who is due soon and I need to push on with it. She does know it's a girl she is having...makes my job easier :)

I'm just making a typical granny blanket in pink and I will add a fancy edge probably in white when i have reached my desired length.

My favourite crochet hook :) it is made by Clover and is the Amour range. The wool I have used has a sparkle effect to it and is lovely and soft. 

When the blanket is finished I intend to put it in this box which I will be giving a make over.....and of course a matching card to match.

Thats it from me today...whatever your plans for this weekend ....enjoy!!

Thanks for stopping by....much appreciated! 

 Ali x