Grandma's Trinket Box

I created a quick gift for my grandma - inspired by what she loves and the things that remind me of her. It's for her birthday! She's a very special person in my life, and I love her SO much.

So, I started with this little trinket box. I thought it was really cool! I bought it from a garage sale for $2.00 - but the tag on the photo insert said it was from Hobby Lobby. It's so cute!

 

Trinket Box - $2.00

Then, I covered it with scrapbook paper strips. My gram's favorite color is green, so I used that color as the theme for the project...

Next, I started looking through my bins of treasures! I have TONS of old books, greeting cards, and other do-dads for crafting that I gather throughout my garage sale adventures.  Eventually, here's what I came up with:

The finished piece

Allow me to explain the meaning behind each item...

50's Bathing Beauty - My gram loves to swim and tan!

Definitions - "wisdom" and "grandmother"

Scrabble E - Her first initial

Mickey Mouse - She took me to Disney World many times!

BINGO and Playing Cards - She enjoys playing games

"57" - The year she was married (1957)

Vintage "eve" letters - Her name

Recipe Instructions - She is an excellent baker

Clock - Her house has many clocks (chiming clocks remind me of her)

Definition - "generous"

Key - her home is always warm and inviting

The other two sides of the box have photo frames. I put one old photo of us together, and one recent photo...

 Gosh, I was adorable.

In case you were wondering, here's how the little drawers open up...

So that's that. Just a quick little craft on a snowy Friday night. Hope she likes it!

Take Time for Lemonade,

Kris