I have missed a couple of Monday posts and I am so excited to swing back into action. Blue Monday is hosted by Sally at http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/. Please visit Smiling Sally and click on the links to visit all of the other blue posts.
I would like to share a box made out of turquoise semi precious stones that my husband brought me a long time ago after going to Colorado with his daughter.
And look at the surprise inside! It's a pair of dangling gold earrings with turquoise.
Aren't they pretty? To this day, they are one of my favorite jewelry. And I love the unique box they came in also.
Thanks, Sally for hosting another fun event and giving us a chance to show off our precious blues!And now, for Met Monday, which is hosted by Susan of http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/, I would like to show you the wedding favors I made for my stepdaughter's wedding guests.
I ordered the jars on line and bought the gallons of honey from Sam's Club.
At first, I planned to just wrap the lids with tulle but I didn't like how they turned out so I asked my daughter to take me to Jo Ann Fabrics. Remember, I made all these favors while visiting her and her family in Cape Coral. I bought a brown silky material.I wrapped the lids with the brown fabric, wrapped tulle over it and secured them with a rubber band.
I asked my other stepdaughter to make the labels for me, "Heather and Ben, Meant to Bee" on one side and "May 17, 2009" on the other side, which of course is the wedding date.
I like how they turned out and the bride was very happy with them. She said they were much, much more than she expected and that she loved all the special touches I added.
Then I tied the neck and covered the rubber band with green and pink ribbons, attached a tiny pink rose and hang a little heart charm.
I asked my other stepdaughter to make the labels for me, "Heather and Ben, Meant to Bee" on one side and "May 17, 2009" on the other side, which of course is the wedding date.
I like how they turned out and the bride was very happy with them. She said they were much, much more than she expected and that she loved all the special touches I added.Thank you, Susan for taking the time to host another Met. Mon. event and thank you all for coming.
24 comments:
What a cute idea! You did a great job. These favors are something any guest should BEE pleased to take home!
Christine, that was a great choice for a favor! Wow! I'm still trying to figure out what I'll be posting about for Met Monday, so I'm running a little late... ;-)
Christine,
How clever~ you are so creative. What a great gift, Cindy
Evening, Dear Christine! OH, that box with the beautiful earrings is just wonderful! How very pretty!
You are also the most creative one - these little jars are precious! Probably a one of a kind keepsake for the guests!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)
Oh, I love, love, love those earrings! The favors are sweet. (get my pun?) Happy Blue Monday.
The turquoise box and earrings are just lovely - what a nice surprise. And the favors that you made are just adorable! So creative and lovely for a beautiful wedding. Kathy
Good Morning, Christine! Those earrings and that box are stunning! LOVE them! The color is gorgeous. That's one of my favorite shades of blue. And your honey favors turned out precious! You are so talented, and I know the guests were delighted...
Happy Blue Monday!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Hi Christine, Nice to 'meet' you, thank you for your kind comment on my blog. You are very talented, I love the favors you made!
Love Tracey xxx
I love me some turquoise!!!!!!!
And wow, you did a fantastic job on the honey pots. I love the saying you had put on the labels. How many of these did you have to make?
Justine :o )
Those favors are really a clever idea, and you did such a great job.
Hi Christine! What a sweet DH! Gorgeous box and earrings! And what a great idea with the honey pots! I also took a look at your shopping spree. You can never have enough shoes! And I've got a cup with the bluebird too! I got mine at TJMaxx! Great minds think alike! God Bless! Lauralu :)
Happy Memorial Day..
Beautiful earrings.....and I LOVE your "Meant to Bee".........honey jars! That is just tooo clever. It's like Rue's Peanut Butter And Jelly! So clever. And, you did a beautiful job on them too.
Warm blessings,
Spencer
Wedding favors were so cute. I bet everyone enjoyed them. Your blue earrings are so pretty and the box is so unusual and pretty too. You are a lucky lady to have such a thoughtful husband and great family.
Joyce
Love, love the honey jars! You made them so pretty! Such a great idea! Love your earrings, and box. So sweet of Hubby!
Christine, the earrings and box are gorgeous!
I love the idea of honey for wedding favors!!
What a beautiful little trinket your Husband brought home for you. The box is gorgeous. The little honey jars you made were loveleigh as well. The little quote, Meant to Bee was very clever. What a yummy favor, and one that keeps on giving!
Ha! Love the "bee" on the labels!!! Thanks for showing how you dressed up these jars - great job!
Oh, I love that turqouise box! It's beautiful :)
Christine, your jewelry box is just gorgeous!! Turquoise is one of my favorite stones. This box really is a one of a kind, I am in awe over it!! You really outdid you self on those wedding favors, they are just precious!!!! I also think it is so great, because honey is a staple that can be used for a variety of things. You did such a wonderful job of them. Nicole
Christine, these little honey jars turned out so pretty! I know the bride was so happy with them. And I love the box and the earrings. laurie
How pretty are the turquoise drop earrings! Lovely Christine.
The wedding favors are so clever and creative.
They really turned out beautiful. Love the attached card with the saying.
Have a blessed week.
~Melissa :)
What a great idea! I've never seen that done before :)
I love the turquoise. My dad brought me a turquoise bracelet when I was a little girl, and still have it.
Lisa
Christine,
Your such a sweet blogger friend! Thanks for your nice comments. hugs, Cindy
Ahhh...I love your pretty turquoise box Christine...and the turquoise dangling earrings are beautiful!!! What a beautiful gift from your husband!!!
Now I just love the wedding favors that you made!!! They're so pretty!!! But I just love the saying....honey with "it's meant to bee"...that's just too cute!!!
Love ya,
Chari
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