This blog hop is different from the others as we are not swapping anything. We are remembering and thanking someone special in our lives. Here is Lori's post about the hop.
Here is the very long list of participants of the heartfelt blog hop.
I was having trouble coming up with an idea for this challenge until I was looking through my started but unfinished projects. I had a beaded box starting in shades of purple with white. It reminded me of my grandma Fifi, her favourite colour was purple. The bathroom at her house was in shades of purple with white. I also realized that I had used a similar colour palette for boxes that I had made both of my nieces.
So in memory of my grandma Fifi and to future memories with my nieces, Lauren and Elizabeth I give you Grandma's Favourite Colour!
This is the Purple Tempest box. I had the four colours with me during a family vacation to the cottage a few years ago. Lauren, my eldest niece, mentioned that she liked the purple palette and she selected the box pattern from Julia Pretl's book. Elizabeth, who was only 3 at the time, requested a box just like her cousin Lauren's box. It is the only time that I have ever made two identical boxes. They are topped with purple velvet swarovski crystal.
Using the same colour palette I started the pyramid pattern from Julia's book. I have done it before in a number of different palettes.
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| made in 2013 |
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| made in 2009 |
And the lovely Lauren and Elizabeth from the summer of 2009.
Beautiful work - I'm sure both girls will think fondly of their aunt when they see these boxes.
ReplyDeleteTreaures that commemorate that special person in someone's life will always be cherished. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThis was a wonderful tribute to your grandmother. The pattern you created for the box is stunning!
ReplyDeleteLove the triangular lid on the 2013 edition. Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteYour Grandma Fifi sure had some style! Her purple and white bathroom must have been fabulous. I love purple too, and would have loved to see how it looked like. Your boxes are great - what a refreshing change from jewellery and the purple palette is a wonderful way to honour your grandmother's memory.
ReplyDeleteThe boxes are so unique and beautiful - I'm sure your nieces will cherish theirs.
ReplyDeleteJust think of the memories you're providing for those sweet girls...I'll bet that many years from now, they will be showing off their beaded boxes and reminiscing about their special auntie!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful pieces! Rich with memories and meaning. Thanks so much for sharing!
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Terri G.
Gorgeous beaded box, what a treasure.
ReplyDeleteYour beaded box is gorgeous! I am sure your Grandmother would cherish it as well. I hope your nieces treasure their boxes for years to come!
ReplyDeleteI love the boxes! My mother has a collection of little boxes and had a different one for each grandchild clustered on a table. She would always hide a single M&M in the boxes and the kids would go and open theirs up for that surprise when they visited. I love that you are using this as not only a tribute to your grandmother, but to honor the young women that your nieces are becoming. Starting new traditions! Thank you for sharing your story. Enjoy the day. Erin
ReplyDeleteThe boxes are amazing! They are a lovely tribute to your Grandmother and nieces.
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of your creations. Your beaded box is lovely. It is a wonderful tribute to your Grandmother and a great way to help your nieces know their grandma better.
ReplyDeleteYour boxes are beautiful. Love your pictures, too!!
ReplyDeleteTotally Love your work and thank you for sharing !
ReplyDeletePeace and Love.
Such beautiful boxes! I love how you shared this part of your Grandmother with your nieces
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