Yes, there was yet another wedding I needed a gift for. If you think I’ve said that once or twice before recently you are correct – this makes four weddings this year. This one was a small affair with the date set just a few weeks before the event. There wasn’t much time to come up with a tatted gift, or at least one that incorporated a little tatting, but of course I had to try.
What to do when there is only a little time? Look through things you’ve already made!
Remember about three years ago when Isdihara had a decorate-a-box-of-chocolates contest? Well, I still have the box I decorated – not the snowflakes but the box itself and the edging around it. I started by changing out the paper cover (yes, it’s still brown but there is a sparkly decoration on it this time!) then had to put together what went inside.
Money is always good for newlyweds, isn’t it?
But instead of a gift card or check I gave them cash, taped end-to-end, folded and the ends taped to the top and bottom of the box. When it was opened the money accordioned out, kind of like a slinky. The bride and groom got a kick out of playing with it 🙂
And then there was a little girl with a birthday. Other than knowing she likes pinks and purples I had no idea what to do for her. But at least being a girl I could do ‘pretty’.
This is a 6″ by 6″ canvas bag – not counting the handles – I got from Walmart. It’s one of those that come in a package of three, plain and unadorned, to be decorated as your heart desires. Mine desired a pretty material heart surrounded by tatting. I also tatted around a purple button for a little accent. I was going to add a bit more bling but ran out of time (surprise, surprise). I put a cute set of stationary and a pen in it, which turned out to be a great idea according to those who know. She was at school when it was delivered so I haven’t heard if she likes it or not.
The next gift I made (actually the first of these three) was not for a birthday or wedding or anniversary or any other special day, but a just-because gift. I saw a pretty scarf while on vacation I thought my mother would like. I also thought that a pretty shawl pin would be nice to hold it in place. I had just the thread picked out to put on one but had to figure out how to put it together.
As you can see I didn’t figure out how to add the tatting. I played with wire and beads but just couldn’t see how to make it better with tatting. I still want to try making a shawl pin with tatting on it, but this time I was happy even without it.
“The heart of marriage is memories; and if the two of you happen to have the same ones and can savor your reruns, then your marriage is a gift from the gods.”
Bill Cosby
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Those gifts are wonderful and so unique. Every recipient was glad I am sure. I also don't see how you could have added tatting to the pin and made it any more special
every thing looks great and wonderful and the pin is really nice doesn't need the tatting !
Neat little tatting accented money box!! 🙂
And I love that precious little tatting adorned tote bag!!! 🙂