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Covered Altoid Box - 2

Here is my second tin for the CQI covered tin swap. This one is made from the Altoid tin and is my attempt at the moulin rouge style I have seen some of the ladies at CQI do. I prefer doing the inside of the tin first so I lined it in red velvet and for the inside of the lid I used a piece of petit point and framed it with black silk. I used a couple of trims I picked up at Mokuba in Toronto.

I pieced the little block for the top from red velvet, black and red silks and some brocade as well as a fancy fabric I received this week as a gift. I attached a red moon face I made from Fimo and surrounded it with black Mill Hill beads as well as red petit Mill Hill Beads. The fan is a piece of reclaimed jewelry from the thrift store and I used the same petit red beads to create a tassel. I made some silk ribbon roses in red and black. There are a couple of bead blossoms attached in one patch. Most of the seam treatments are simple stitches done in gold metallic thread - the other two are done with more Mokuba trims.
Once again the construction was the difficult part - this one doesn't seem to want to close tightly now it is put together. Too much stuff on it? I hope the recipient likes it anyway - it looks pretty sitting open because of the petit point. Until I mail it, it is sitting here with a jar of pennies on it in the hopes it will get over its stubborn streak! lol

Comments

Christy Amular said…
beautiful! you've made it into work of art.
Anonymous said…
Stunning and gorgeous, your use of colors is awe-inspiring. I love how well you combine color choices. Your Lady will LOVE LOVE IT!!!!
Karen said…
Your tin is divine!
Anonymous said…
Hi Kerry--love that hot red, black and gold color scheme--the tins look great! Hope you're not broiling at the lake....Lynn in So/Cal
Skye said…
So eloquent!!! You are one artistic lady!! hugs, Skye
Thelma said…
Beautiful Kerry! Whomever gets this will love it!

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