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Tissue box for Mother's day




It's time for making something for Mother's day. Satin ribbons make the plastic canvas tissue box shining. I think it's going to be a good gift.


I stitched white cotton at the back of each piece of plastic canvas, so the inside looks neat too.
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Unknown said…
you have talet lady.... I really appreciate all your art work, they are beautiful.

~Shilpa
September 23, 2009 at 4:35 AM
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