Sunday, April 5, 2009

Oh Dear! Harriet has gone too far again.


Hello Everyone,
For Show and Tell this week, I am introducing Harriet. She is my latest soap box creation. The caption reads, "Harriet always took her fashion sense a bit too far." Well, we certainly won't argue that. Harriet is adorned with feathers AND pearls. She just does not know when to stop. But bless her heart, she tries. She is the focal point (of course!) on a matte silver soap box. The box is made of recycled papier mache. It is very sturdy and certainly reusable. It measures 41/2 by 3 by 1 7/8 inches.
I love boxes, and over the years I have kept and reused many of the unique gift boxes I have received. I thought this might be a nice option as gift packaging for my soap and for my fellow box collectors.
Don't forget to stop by at Make Mine Pink this week. There is lots of fun and lots of prizes. Make Mine Pink has a Pink Slots event all week. Try your luck! Thanks for stopping by.

16 comments:

Carol said...

HI Marie,
That Harriett! She certainly does love her frou frou doesn't she?

Adorable, Marie!

Hugs,
Carol at Business in THE Bag

gail said...

Hi Marie!! I love Harriet style! :) What a great idea. I bought a bunch of jewelry size boxes at a yard sale and I was going to decopodge on them. :) I sure cant wait to see you again in June!
Take care, have a great week.
gail

Patricia said...

Just love Harriet! She is divine! That's a really neat option for gifting. Nice idea.
Pat
Patricia Rose-A Potpourri of Fabric, Fragrance and Findings
www.patriciarose-apotpourri.com
www.patriciarose-apotpourriof.blogspot.com

Nancy said...

Hi Marie,
Oh just let her bring on the glitz and glam, I love it! What a great idea to use these type of boxes as a gift box for purchases. I know I would purchase one. The sky is the limit and your creativity Marie has no end. Have a great week!
Huggs, Nancy
www.coeurdalenegifts.com
www.coeurdalenegifts.com/blog/

Carolee Crafts said...

Love Harriet and always love tins or boxes, exciting to put treasures in come across them after a little while and open to reveal a long forgotten surprise.

lisa said...

Marie

What an awesome way to package your soaps! I love Harriet, she is over the top gorgeous. I only wish I had her fashion sense.

Lisa
www.palepinkandroses.com

Cottage Flair said...

Beautiful! Love it and love the packaging.
Jennifer

Susan - InHerOwnWords said...

What a lovely gift box Marie. Love the idea of recyclable items. One can find so many uses for them. I certainly enjoy the search while treasure hunting!

Susan
www.myvintagecharm.com
www.myvintagecharm.typepad.com

Miniature Patisserie Chef said...

Hi Marie,

The soap box is beautiful. It is such a great idea, the box can be reuseable for other things. I'm sure any one who receives that would love it!

Pei Li

Janet L Christian said...

Hi Marie == Harriet is wonderful. Can't wait to see what she does next.

Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...

Well Harriet is truly the fashion frou frou queen! Love her Marie! Great ideas as always!
bunny hugs,
shell

Lynette Larson - Campbell said...

Awwwwwww! How Neat!!! You are so creative, anyway!

Anonymous said...

What a hoot...I have a Miss Harriet kitty! We were working on the lavender display yesterday...it is getting there!
Susan
www.thedutchrose.blogspot.com

kath@retromantic antiques said...

Love your little box. Thanks for stopping by my Blog. kath

Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie Marie said...

Hello Marie,I love the box,its beautiful,and I love the button soap.
I hope you are enjoying your tree.I have another lady who wants one too,but hers will be different of course.Yours will still be one of a kind...LOL...Go check out my newest post and look at my white peacocks.XXOO Marie Antionette

SoCal Helene said...

Hi Marie, Love Harriet! I think she looks pretty stunning and what a great way to repurpose the gift boxes….Thanks for stopping by my blog and good luck in the drawing!
Helene


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