Shhh, Don't Tell - Diva Suprises

Very late last night, I finally finished my items for the Diva Retreat gift exchange.  I don't ever seem to be realistic in my calculation of how long it might take me to do things.  Everyone should be on the way to the retreat by now, so I think it is safe to post pictures without ruining the surprise factor.

For each of our Divas, I made a diva charm using Louise McClure's technique for making the scroll charm.  I'm hoping that my wire wrapping will improve as I do more of it, but I was pleased with how the charms turned out.

 I found paper and fabric that matched almost exactly.  I stamped the word Diva on each little scroll before inserting it.

 
 

The main body of the charm, the scroll part, is less than one inch long and the overall length with the dangles and wire work is about an inch and a half.

 

I think I had as much fun or more than I had making the charms  putting together the gift packages

I distressed some small bright white envelopes with coffee and decorated with rubber stamps. Then, I wrapped each charm in a piece of fabric before inserting in the bags.

I  hope everyone will enjoy the charms as much as I enjoyed making them.

Comments

[Carolyn]

Betsy, I love them, and so will everyone who receives such a lovely handmade gift from you today at the retreat. I especially love the envelopes you packaged them in.

[Roz Cawley]

Oh, what lucky participants, to be receiving such delightful packages, Betsy - put together with such love and care! I'm so impressed to also see you using the skills acquired in your recent class - I love to learn things like this, but then so often do not put them into practice!
Have a wonderful time at the Retreat - then come back and show us all that you have made :-)

[Ann Somerset Miles]

These are so lovely and what enjoyment they will give.

[Kelly Dale]

Betsy, I love your blog! My name is Kelly Dale and I sat next to you in the Louise McClure bracelet class. You are now on my favorites list! Love the Charms you made! Where did you get the cool stamp?

[Terisa]

How cute are these! I love how you packaged them also!