Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Boxes for needlework at Hallmark (and Amazon too!)

P.S.  (3-3-12)  I bought another larger one today and got the brand name this time -"Cottage Garden"  I Googled the brand and found that many of them are carried on Amazon.com.       Here is a link:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dgarden&field-keywords=%22cottage+garden%22+boxes

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Hey readers just wanted to tip you off to some cool boxes I found at my Hallmark store yesterday. I don't know if all the Hallmark stores have these or not but I was excited to find them.   I was in picking up some birthday cards and my store has a big display of all sorts of boxes that can be used for needlework.  They had round ones in cream, black, and wood grain.  In fact I have seen the same cream and black ones in my LNS, I think Shepherd's Bush has charted some designs that fit them. They are really nicely made.  There are a variety of wood grain rectangular boxes in different sizes - the larger ones contain a music box as well. They also had some smaller heart-shaped ones.  Each box is lined and comes with a window in the hinged lid into which you can insert your mounted needlework. I tested it out by adding a piece of matboard covered with padding and linen and there is plenty of room. (the boxes come with a glass insert which you can leave in or take out).

I bought a small one (about 3.5 X 4.5") for $12.95.  I plan on buying more in various sizes for gifts.  As you probably already know, sometimes buying boxes from the needlework accessory companies can be pretty pricey.  While these aren't exactly cheap they are reasonably priced I think.   

Here's a photo of the store display I took with my cell phone and a closeup of the one  I purchased.




That's all for today....I had a great time at my quilting weekend but no time to do further updates today.

16 comments:

  1. Oh! I'm running errands this afternoon, this is going to be a must-stop.
    Thanks for sharing

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  2. Oh, I'm going to have to check those out!! And I think I have a coupon from my Hallmark store! I'm so glad that you posted this!

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  3. Very cool tip! Thanks!!!!!!!

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  4. Thanks for the heads up, Jeanne--looks like quite a nice variety!

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  5. ooooooooo Thank you. I am going very soon to check these out. tee hee :)

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  6. I must check these out too.

    Have you put any of your pieces in the top yet? I would love to see a picture of one of these done up that way.

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  7. Thanks for the tip! I will going asap.

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  8. will definitely have to make a trip to hallmark. thanks for the heads up!

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  9. WOW! Wish we had these stores here. That is amazingly beautiful! Do you have something in mind for the ones you buy?

    Hugs from Holland ~
    Heidi

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  10. I wonder if they do them in the UK, they are perfect.

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  11. Good tip...I'll have to check out my local store.

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  12. Jeanne - I'm always looking for these. Thx for letting us know! Jannie

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  13. Jeanne - I'm always looking for these. Thx for letting us know! Jannie

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  14. I love these boxes! Now I'm eager to see if the Hallmarks here will carry them as well. What a fantastic idea for future presents!!

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  15. I saw the round ones in the Sears catalogue but will have to check out Hallmark now! Thanks for the head's up :o)

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  16. Totally cool boxes!

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