My friend's birthday was this past week and her favorite color is purple. After much brainstorming, I came up with this:

(The pictures aren't the best, I know.
)The necklace is hemp cord, made up of square knots and glass beads. I almost kept it for myself...

The headband was knitted, with rogue yarn from my stash, using this pattern: http://prettystitches.wordpress.com/2010/03/28/checkerboard-headband/

Finally, the box was one of those unfinished deals with a photo frame on the lid. I'm not thrilled with my paint job (used acrylic). For my first attempt, it's not too terrible. The little bird drawing on the lid was a stamper I had and regular black ink.

The birthday girl was thrilled, touched and slightly impressed! It was worth all the work!

























