Tuesday 4 January 2011

My Suitcase of Crafty Treasure and Happy First Day Back At Work Favors …..

I was given a box of “crafting treasure” by a friend a little while ago and I am trying to use something from it as often as I can.  It’s so special  that I keep it all in a lovely old battered suitcase, so that its contents don’t get mixed up with my other stuff.
Suitcase of treasure
Anyway, I was looking through it and found these lovely little handbag die cuts and immediately had an idea for “little silly presents” for “the girls” to celebrate our first day back at work in 2011.
New Years Favor
First I assembled the bags, using just a bit of glue and mini pegs to keep them together while they dried. What to put in the bags I wondered ………Emergency Chocolate Rations
I knew everyone would be back on their diets and chocolate of any description would be a out of the question, but not emergency rations ….. so I covered a Dairy Milk miniature to pop in each bag.
Handbag favors
As a finishing  touch I tied on a small metal charm, also from my suitcase of treasure …… they are so cute I can hardly bare give them away now!
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13 comments:

  1. misteejay4 January 2011 at 00:06:00 GMT

    What a lovely idea for your colleagues.

    Toni :o)

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  2. Merry4 January 2011 at 01:45:00 GMT

    What a special treat for your workmates. Such a clever idea.

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  3. Debbie H4 January 2011 at 07:37:00 GMT

    These are so cool!! I wish I worked with you!!!

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  4. Debbie H4 January 2011 at 07:37:00 GMT

    These are so cool!! I wish I worked with you!!!

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  5. marc4 January 2011 at 08:40:00 GMT

    Helen you are one of the kindest peps i know, you always pass on your makes to others in one way or another, these are fab pratical and charming but most of all a little bag of fun your girls are so lucky but i think they know that big love marc

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  6. Diane4 January 2011 at 08:54:00 GMT

    These are so clever and what a lovely thought for a first day back at work! xx

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  7. anndees4 January 2011 at 12:46:00 GMT

    I agree with Debbie, I wish I worked with you. I would learn sooo much. Happy New Year.
    Anne x

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  8. Suzanne4 January 2011 at 12:53:00 GMT

    Another fantastic idea. Lovely gift x

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  9. Unknown4 January 2011 at 14:23:00 GMT

    What a great idea - I would be breaking into mine very quickly! love Annie xx

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  10. Naturally Me Creations4 January 2011 at 20:05:00 GMT

    Aw!!!! These are so cute! I wouldn't wanna give 'em away either! Hehe....
    A very sweet idea for "the girls". :)

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  11. Unknown5 January 2011 at 03:17:00 GMT

    what a brill idea - i'd love a suitcase of that kind of treasure Helen!!!

    Paula x x x

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  12. tilly5 January 2011 at 15:45:00 GMT

    These little bags are so stunning with the charms, lucky girls working with you, I love your old suitcase as well
    Tilly x

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  13. lynda13 May 2012 at 14:29:00 BST

    I also wish I worked along side you Helen! The little handbags are great little gifts. Ah well - if I can't be your workmate then please let me know when the house next door to yours comes up for sale!

    Lynda xx

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