April 15, 2010

A Swap for All Seasons --- Tussie Mussie

I had never heard of a "Tussie Mussie" before I decided to enter A Swap for All Seasons May Day swap.  I soon learned it is really a decorated cone, at times used to hold bouquets.  
Since my swap partner has already received hers, I thought I'd share the one I made.  




Above are some vintage goodies I included in my package. 
The hankie was one of my mother's.  She always carried a handkerchief with her wherever she went.  A lovely tradition, but I'm thankful for Kleenex myself.   
The chipboard flowers  I made for my partner before I learned she won the $100 Prima Giveaway.  Oh, well:)
I had fun making the tussie mussie.  I think I'd like to give these a try with a Christmas theme.

8 comments:

Nancy said...

How sweet, Louise! These would be great for my granddaughters - start an "old" May 1 tradition. Hmmm... yeah!

Barbara P said...

Very beautiful! I love the heart boarder lace around the cone. You can put chocolate in mine, LOL!

debbiek said...

Louise, this is so pretty. Love all the cute goodies you put inside it too! Lucky gal who receives it...

Sarah said...

How cute is this!! That lace is perfect around the edge and the treasures you tucked inside are really sweet.

Unknown said...

WOW! How cool! Your did a fabulous job, I just love it! The gal that get it is so lucky! You didn't miss a detail!

ScrappyPam said...

How pretty! These would look great with a Christmas theme - so many possibilities!

Lynn Stevens said...

Adorable Tussie Mussie and such fun goodies inside. I bet she was thrilled with it all, even though she won the primas I girl can never have too many flowers right?
I just made 3 fabric Tussie mussies. I hope to share on my blog after I give them to my GF's tonight.

jackie ludwig said...

beautiful.....wow, a Christmas themed one sounds wonderful