Thursday, August 19, 2010

My Little Soapbox

Better late than never! Some time ago there was a meme at Lisa's Tarnished and Tattered to decorate this little soapbox available from Target. I started working on it...but I was slow!! I finally finished it and I am quite pleased.

I didn't want to cover the box totally...I liked the texture of it.

The picture is my mom and dad on their wedding day with my mom's dad.








The locket was my mother's.







The double heart was a ankle bracelet my dad bought my mother. She wore it and I wore it many years when they were quite popular.




31 comments:

Sunset97 said...

i love it....it is adorable...and a great memory box to have... you did a great job!! :)

Susan said...

Ceekay! I love it!! You did a great job!!

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

OMG Girl this is beautiful and what talent you have my Dear friend...Love it what a piece of history you made also...Your just too cool for school girl ha ha!! I pray all is well in your world today and each day Ceekay...Your the best and I pray for you all the time..Many BIG hugs to you...Gl♥ria

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

That is absolutely gorgeous Ceekay!
You did a fabulous job and I love all the little pretties you have added and the memories are precious!
Bravo!
Cindy

Connie said...

Ooooh, Ceekay, you did a beautiful job on that little box, honey.
xoxo,
Connie

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

CK, it is just gorgeous. I love all the lace and keepsakes that you have attached to it. Beautiful and such a treasure. Hugs, Marty

Terra said...

CeeKay, I am almost speechless with love for this work of art. Note that I said "almost" because a comment requires words. What an heirloom of beauty you created.

Cami @ Creating Myself said...

You should be pleased..it's not only beautiful but full of sentiment too. Maybe it's not too late for me to make my own soapbox. LOL

Happy belated anniversary!

Blondie's Journal said...

You are so creative, Ceekay. And I really mean that.

xoxo
Jane

June said...

I love your soapbox Ceekay! I remember when everyone was sharing theres. I couldn't believe how many different ways people found to alter them. Yours will be an heirloom. It contains so many different treasures, and I LOVE that!
hugs to you...

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Oh Ceekay, it's beautiful! You turned a humble soap box into a real treasure. All of the little embellishments are perfect - love that you added your mother's ankle bracelet to it. All of these treasured memories in one little box. I love it! laurie

Brynwood Needleworks said...

Hi Ceekay:
It's lovely. I'm so glad you finished and shared it. What a wonderful treasure.
xoxo
Donna

Lisa said...

Ceekay,
What a precious memory box you made! If you don't mind I'd like to swipe a copy & add to the post I did awhile back on everyone's boxes. I love the little personal trinkets you added. Very meaningful! Lisa

Little Messy Missy said...

Very cute! What a great idea!!! That would make an awesome swap!

Chari at Happy To Design said...

Hi Ceekay...

Ohhh my goodness...I just adore your beautiful memory/soapbox!!! Who would have ever thought that a little soapbox could be made into something sooo very beautiful and precious!!! I love how you decorated the box...and how fabulous that you were able to use some of your mother's momentos, like the heart locket and ankle bracelet! It's gorgeous, my friend!!! You did a fabulous job transforming a plain ol' soapbox into such a sweet treasure!!! Thank you for sharing your pretty with us!!!

I also wanted to thank you for coming by and taking a peek at my birthday teacup! I really enjoyed your visit and sweet well wishes! Thank you, my friend!!!

Have a wonderful weekend, Darlin'!
Chari @Happy To Design

Gypsy Heart said...

Oh my, it is just gorgeous! You did such a beautiful job on it. Thanks so much for sharing such precious memories!

xoxo
Pat

Julie Harward said...

That is so precious..love the photo! :D

A Hint of Home said...

It turned out so well, Ceekay.
It brought back memories of your Mom and I loved seeing the pic of your grandpa. Loved that man.

Donna @ The House on the Corner said...

So So Cute!!! I wish I lived near a Target!!!

Bernideen said...

All so very cute!

Melissa Miller said...

Ceekay it turned out beautiful. You really have a wonderful eye for the small lacey details.

Happy Anniversary to you! You look GORGEOUS! That is a really great photo of you and pretty outfit too. :)

AntiqueChase said...

My mom had that some double link ankle bracelet! Love the locket too. You did such a nice job on that!

Thanks for the visit to my blog and for taking the time to leave a comment!!

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful memory box! I love the wedding picture of your mom, dad, and grandfather... very sweet!
Have a great week!
~ Jo :)

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Ceekay,
It is always so much fun to catch up with you.
Your soapbox creation is just gorgeous. I love all the little treasures you added to make it so special. Love the pic of your mom, dad and grandpa.

Happy Anniversary too. You look stunning in your fancy dancy dress.
Your grandkids are adorable. Oh and I love the cabinet you placed between your washer and dryer. That is too perfect. Wish I could do that.

Hope you are doing well these days. Continued prayers for you.

XO Celestina Marie

Unknown said...

CEEKAY! I love this! I went to target to get the soap but couldn't find it! I was so bummed. You did a GREAT Job!

~Liz

Cindy Adkins said...

Wow, Ceekay--this is absolutely beautiful!!! Thank you so much for linking it up...it's so gorgeous and thank you so much for joining the Link Party!!!

I was reading your blog and sending you healing prayers....
Love,
Cindy

Netty said...

Oh wow this is gorgeous. Thanks to Creative Spirit I found you and your great projects. x

Kim B said...

Just came by to see your creative spirit post. I am so glad I did its great. What did you layer the bottom with? It turned out beautifully.
Smiles,
Kim

Karen said...

Oh this is a truly beautiful piece of work, you should be so proud of it! X

Cindy Adkins said...

Hi Ceekay,
I hope you are having a nice weekend...I just love this piece...thought I'd tell you again!
Hugs,
Cindy

Scrapping With Sherry said...

Really beautiful. I just love how you added the locket and the ankle bracelet that your mom wore. That just makes it all that more special!

Off to finish up the Creative Spirit Challenge entries. There are so many more this month.

~Sherry

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