It's time for another CASE study, where the muse is (me, haha, and specifically) this photo:
Just so you know, my matryoshka doll cards are probably still my fave. I may never make anything that awesome ever again.
It may be too hard to see from this teeny photo, but if you click over to the original post, you'll see that the sentiment on that banner reads "it's what's inside that counts." (get it? GET IT???) I sort of ran with that.
I hate to show up anywhere empty-handed, especially if I'm calling on a favor, so I whipped up a treat jar for my friend Philana, who's as lovely as the wrapping, and just as sweet as what's inside. (And by the way, what's inside is chocolate covered almonds - how's that for a something inside a something? I'm annoying like that. you're welcome.)
The original russian doll got a modern kind of makeover. I used circle dies for the head and head-wrap parts, tiny dot stamps for the eyes and free-handed the rest.
The jar was an old jam or something-or-other jar. Do you keep yours? I love having a bunch on-hand for gifting. I grabbed a minty-colored-cupcake-wrapper and covered the ugly lid before adhering my lady to the top and the sentiment all around. The little polka flag hanging off the side was for extra flair. ha.
I hope you like my CASE of myself! And, I hope you decide to play along. I loved seeing what you made last week and I hope to get around to commenting a lot more this week!
♥.
You're a friggin' genius! And a darn funny one as well. You can show up at my doorstep anytime <3
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Elena! I do keep jars, but I give them to my mum for jam. I'm thinking I'll need to keep some for myself. This is such a cool gift idea. :-)
ReplyDeleteThese are AWESOME Elena!!!! LOVE!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea for your CASE! Such out-of-the-box thinking, and a truly cute, sweet and thoughtful outcome! Love this!!
ReplyDeleteAn Awesome CASE of yourself!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet! Totally adorable little face. Bev
ReplyDeleteI love it, but I have to say you are constantly making stuff that wows me! The dolls were fantastic, but you outdo yourself all.the.time! And I TOTALLY get the what's inside thing. ;)
ReplyDeleteFabulous CASE of yourself, Elena! I love it! What a great way to reuse little jars!
ReplyDeleteCet emballage est juste génial ! Wahou , bravo !
ReplyDeleteFabulous CASE card and re-creation Elena!!!
ReplyDeleteElena, I always love reading your posts. You always seem like someone who is really fun to be friends with : )
ReplyDeleteAND, I'm so in love with your jars. They are super cute, of course, but what strikes me is your message around the rim. It's such an awesome detail. And that it refers to what's inside is even more wonderful.
This is GREAT! I made a ton of raspberry jam to give at Christmas time; this will be perfect for decorating the jars. Thank you!
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