Wednesday 19 July 2017

Better than a box of chocolates


Over the weekend a lot of women across the country went gaga when they received one of these creative "This Hour of Mine" boxes from Vicky Trainor of The Linen Garden.


I'm not alone when I tell you that I spend hours opening it, examining the contents, smelling it and then wrapping it all up again.  Then repeating the whole thing again several times before eventually getting down to the business in hand of working out what it is we are going to create.  These beautiful boxes are put together with such attention to detail its like Christmas and Birthdays all at once.


I can tell you its going to be something to give as a gift and maybe keep one or two for yourself.


It involves handstitching and allowing yourself to escape the daily routines for awhile.  You do not need to be an accomplished stitcher anyone can have a go and you certainly don't need a degree in accuracy as that would be me out the door haha.


I'll just tease you with the start of my project and invite you back for further progress next week.
In the meantime have a lovely crafty time.  I'm off for a look around some more desks at Julia's place





20 comments:

  1. Such a lovely idea! I know you're going to make some wonderful things out of those pretties!
    I'm with you on the accuracy, anything requiring that much measuring and concentration turns me right off! xxx

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  2. Morning Lynn. Those little peeks into the box look exciting - have a great deal of fun!
    Take care. God bless.
    Margaret #3

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  3. Ooh, that's such a lovely gift to receive. You must show us each time you get one. Am eagerly awaiting the result of your stitching which I am sure will be lovely despite what you say. Enjoy the process and enjoy showing us all next week.
    Hugs, Neet 1 xx

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  4. Oh my gosh, I completely understand why you need time to go through it and re-wrap it, it's absolutely beautiful. And so so YOU! Have fun with it!

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  5. Oh wow, such beautiful things! Can't wait to see with transpires...
    Thank you for visiting already :)
    Happy WOYWW!
    Claire no. 2

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  6. What a lovely idea and TFS

    Happy WOYWW

    Kathyk
    #10

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  7. Do you squeeze the wrapped box first, like at Christmas, to see if you can work out what the contents are?? Lol! They are gorgeous bits and pieces, have fun making your creation - I look forward to seeing how it turns out next week. Ooooh, the suspense :-D
    Hugs LLJ 4 xxx

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  8. Ooh looks like a gorgeous box judging by the sneaky peek. Can't wait to see what you make with the contents. Sarah #17

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  9. Mm it ate it, blogger drives me nuts sometimes. Wonderful boxes of droolworthy contents there Lynn, I love the tantalising peek, a template for a pillow cushion, how neatly is it all set up!!
    Thanks so much for your great desky share.
    Happy WOYWW! Shaz in Oz.x #13

    {Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}

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  10. Oh wow, that looks very nice! I love those type of boxes, Spotlight Stationery box is also a fun one :)
    Have a wonderful week! xo Cheetarah WOYWW #22
    Contemplations of a Kitty

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  11. That's a LOT of boxes... crafting heaven indeed!
    Have a great day! :)
    Bubbles #5
    https://patchworkapples.blogspot.co.uk/2017/07/woyww-424.html

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  12. Ooh, whatever will you be creating this time? I always love the things you come up with. Oh, and surely life's too short for accuracy? xxx

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  13. Crafting in a box is the only thing better then chocolate in a box. 😉
    Have a great day!
    Diane #19

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  14. oh fabulous looking goodies! Helen #7

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  15. I an just feel your excitement and anticipation, I can see you unwrapping, wrapping, and doing it all over again - you have the innocent soul of a child - so nice! I look forward to see what lovely creation comes of this! Thanks for sharing, Lindart #35

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  16. What intriguing and exciting boxes. Looking forward to seeing how your projects progress. Thanks for sharing. Hazel WOYWW 12 x

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  17. Hi Lynn, gorgeous projects on the go and I look forward to seeing them progress. Hoping you have a great WOYWW, Angela x9x

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  18. What a great idea. We crafters just love beautiful stuff to create with don't we - the trouble is we find it so hard to part with it!! x Jo

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  19. That sounds like a perfect way to approach a crafty project: beautiful supplies, no deadlines and the time to express yourself in your own way. Ideal! xx

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  20. You are a tease! The anticipation will be there next week to see your progress. The wrapping is beautiful. You can definitely use the fabric closure for so many things!
    I'm visiting late this week!! Today is my last day on the job and I'm taking advantage!
    Happy WOYWW
    Hugs, Kay (28)

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