Thursday, September 23, 2010

A Present for my Sweet Friend...

I'm not quite sure if my friend, Rachelle, reads this blog or not...but if so, pretend like it is a surprise when you get it in the mail!  Rachelle and I met each other our freshman year at Utah State back in '92.  My southern accent was so thick that she thought my name was "Jenae" not "Jenny" {like how Forrest Gump says it}.  We had a good laugh when I finally told her months later that my name was "Jenny"...not "Jenae". :)

I thought it would be fun to make her a bracelet/brooch for her birthday {a 2 in 1 present}!  The pictures really do not do it justice...it is very elegant in person.  It was one of those presents that I was tempted to keep it myself  {that is when you know it is a really good present to give, right? :)}
I started out with a bracelet that I found at Walmart...
This is how the brooch attaches to the bracelet {I'm sure that you already figured that out!}
I just had to try it on...
Happy Birthday Rachelle!

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8 comments:

  1. I'm guessing that your friend is going to LOVE her gift from you ;) It's just beautiful!
    PS--You are so creative, and I love your blog!

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  2. What a simple and cute idea! I been looking for something cute to give my roommates for their birthday's, I think this might just be what i'm going to do. Thanks.

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  3. That is just so pretty! I bet she was just thrilled!!!

    I shared it on my TT&J FB page and linked to you :)

    xox
    Jen

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  4. UMMM......can I be your friend? I LOVE this. And I love it even more for starting as a bracelet from Wally World. It makes it all the more delightful. (and wanting to keep it is such a great indicator....that's funny...I do that too!) LOVE IT!!

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  5. I just found your blog and I'm having such a fun time looking at everything! Do you have a etsy shop, by chance?

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  6. So beautiful! From one Aggie to another, I can tell you, she will love it!
    Feel free to check out my blog, I am your newest follower :)
    AlpinePoppy-Sarah.blogspot.com

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  7. It is gorgeous! Your friend is very lucky. I have enjoyed browsing your blog. Please visit me and I have a linky party on Friday if you'd like to link up!
    Joy
    mommaskindacrafty.blogspot.com

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