When my friend and former news reporter colleague had a birthday, she requested hand made gifts only. Brilliant! Right up my alley!
Since we are both writers, former reporters and newspaper junkies, this gift was easy:
I used a Formica chip left over from a long-ago remodeling project and collaged pieces of newspaper. I gold embossed the edges and added some pretty yarns, bling and a pin back.
But I couldn’t stop there … I packaged it (and another bracelet) in this box:
After collaging the box, I sprayed on some gold Perfect Pearls for a little sheen. I added a flower topper made from … that’s right … newspaper, which I cut using a Tim Holtz flower die. So easy and effective!
Here’s a photo that shows the other piece, a bracelet. I used a wood bracelet blank and covered it with pretty paper and a few strategically placed gemstones:
Are you as addicted to Pinterest as I am? Come back Friday for a Fabulous Find … and a giveaway!
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Roberta is a writer by trade, a crafter by accident. She was a contributing writer with The Rubber Stamper Magazine since its inception and now holds the same position at Crafts 'n Things. Read more about her in the About Me column. 