Ever since I saw the cute little Marie Claire Idees egg carton sewing box, I've wanted to make one. I don't need one, I probably wouldn't use one, but I had a burning desire to have a go at creating one. Then it dawned on me. Wouldn't it make the perfect packaging for the Vintage Button Swap Deux? Look away Ines!
What a great reason to have a go. And what fun! Finding the perfect lace trim, picking through my button box, making a little pincushion to fit in the hole. Pure fun!
And when my fabulous charity shop working mother turned up at Easter with this box of beauties, I just knew one of those reels belonged in there too. Oh the sheen, it makes me quite weak kneed.
I got so excited about the whole thing, that I've packaged it all up ready to post tomorrow without taking a picture of the buttons - dingbat! But as all children know, sometimes the packaging is the best bit!
And Mark's hearing test? Ears like a bat - told you so.
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I am so in awe!
Since I've seen it in Marie Claire Idees I've been wanting to make one...
Wonderful. Beautiful.
Now I need eggs. I mean, egg cartons.
And that shiny cotton. Learn to crochet woman!
Posted by: monica | 12 April 2007 at 21:02
too cute!
(the sheen!)
Posted by: kirsten | 12 April 2007 at 21:25
Such a great idea!
Posted by: Kristy | 12 April 2007 at 21:58
This is similar to the chocolate box idea on Whip Up which I also loved:
http://whipup.net/2007/01/22/valentine-inspiration-i/
That yarn is beautuful.
Posted by: rebecca | 12 April 2007 at 22:17
Great idea! That makes such an appealing gift.
Posted by: kirsty | 12 April 2007 at 23:53
it looks just so lovely I would have trouble using anything and disturbing the loveliness.
Posted by: samantha | 12 April 2007 at 23:58
I've never seen the egg box as a sewing box before. The vintage yarn totally sets it off. How wonderful, the receiver will be delighted - love Julia x
Posted by: weirdbunny | 13 April 2007 at 10:46
Great idea. It all looks so beautiful.
I'm a big fan of packaging too so I'm with the kiddos.
Cherry xx
Posted by: cherry menlove | 13 April 2007 at 12:40
on a tangential note... you said your son got a hearing test and passed with flying colours. look up auditory integration therapy. some people have "selective hearing" because they don't hear sll frequencies the same way. a simple 10-day therapy fixes it.
Posted by: Dena | 13 April 2007 at 13:41
Love the cotton! I never seem to find anything like that in Charity shops! The egg cartons are a great idea! I need all the cartons I can get though as I have 16 laying hens! What to do with all those eggs!!
Love
Jane
xx
P.S May have found a supplier for the Amy Butler skirt pattern - will let you know
Posted by: Rose Vintage | 13 April 2007 at 16:45
The egg box sewing kit is gorgeous - I keep peering at the photo to get an idea of all the loveliness therein.
Why do I never find anything so wonderful in charity shops? I'm very envious of your totally scrumptious box and thread.
Posted by: caroline | 13 April 2007 at 17:11
Mothers are so useful like that, aren't they? The egg box idee is a little gem! Very kitschychic! (Yes, I've invented a word & I'm going to use it as often as I can today!!) It's cute & chic together.
Any way, you lucky lady getting a copy of Marie Claire idees. Don't suppose it could pass over a copier....?? No?
Posted by: Angel Jem | 13 April 2007 at 21:10
love the packaging! how wonderful.
I had a 3 year old that had extremely selective hearing...it's been about a year ago that we were ready to pull our hair out. no hearing loss, just selective hearing. More than a bit frustrating.
Posted by: amandajean | 14 April 2007 at 03:57
Oooo that's lovely. I can see why you went weak at knees at the site of those reels, delicious!
Posted by: SadieandLance | 15 April 2007 at 07:49
I love your style, Ali. All the goodies look so wonderful and the packaging is a great idea.
Posted by: jojo* | 15 April 2007 at 07:53