Simply Charming Travel Jewelry Envelope
I love to travel and I love to accessorize. I’m always challenged to find a way to get my jewelry in my suitcase, without taking up a lot of space. I created this soft, lightweight (an important feature when dealing with the cost of checking bags!), and very cute cozy to store my jewels when I travel. It is a snap to make and will keep your jewels warm and cozy. These would make great holiday gifts. Especially with a handmade bracelet tucked inside!
Supplies:
(1) 9 ” x 12” piece of felt
Scalloped Blade Rotary Cutter
Sewing Machine
20” Ribbon
Embroidery Floss
Embroidery Needle
Cousin Plated Silver Components (2949915 & 2949941)
Cousin Jewelry Basics Metal Charms (34708429
| Directions:
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| 1. Using your rotary cutter, trim a decorative edge around all four sides of the felt  |
| 2. Fold the felt into thirds and finger press to make a crease.  |
| 3. Sew the ribbon onto the middle of the back of the felt envelope.  |
| 4. With a pencil, lightly draw a curved line on the front of your envelope, near the top edge. This will be the outline for your embroidered charm bracelet. Write the word “Charming” near your sketched bracelet.  |
| 5. Using a chain stitch, embroider along your pencil line. I used a metallic pink embroidery floss to give it the shine of jewelry. Embroidery the word “Charming” using a backstitch. 6. Sew charms onto your embroidered charm bracelet. If you are making a bracelet to go into the envelope as a gift, why not use the same charms? 7. Sew Silver Components onto the ends of your embroidered bracelet to represent the bracelet closure. |
| 8. Pull the bottom third up and sew along the sides (1/4 inch) to create a pocket. Leave the top third unsewn-this will be your flap. 
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| 9. Slip in your jewels, fold over the top, tie the ribbon, and you are ready to go! |
About Laura Bray:
Laura Bray is a designer, writer and lifestyle expert. She inspires creative women to live a life of balance & simplicity by sharing her modern twist on traditional home arts. Whether you stitch, cook, are raising children or just want to be a better housekeeper, you are sure to find great tips and tutorials on her blog at www.katydiddys.blogspot.com
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