Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Heartfelt Wednesday - Gift box



I made this gift box this week.
I used the Floral Keys Collection to make it.
Check out the Heartfelt Creations website
there is some wonderful projects there this week.
Also check out the sneak peek for the January release!

Heartfelt Creations

This gift box is ideal for a small gift or even chocolates !


I used the following to make my box:

HCPC 3573 Burnished Key Hole PreCut set
HCDP1 238 Floral Kep Paper collection
HCPC 3545 Open Leaf PreCut set
HCD 736 Classic Leaf Die
HCD 722 Tattered Blossoms Die
HCPC 3468 Tattered Blossoms PreCut set
354802 Classic Oval large
472168 Labels 20
459222 Paper Blossoms Tool Kit
159223 Paper Blossoms Moulding mat
368771 Scor Tool
368770 Scor Board



Other Products Used: Pearl gems, string pearl, lace, clear beads, hot glue,
3D foam pads, glitter glue, Distress inks.

Using the large die of Labels 20 cut two die cuts from double sided paper. 
Using matching paper cut a strip 5cm wide from a 12" x 12" page. Score 1cm
from the edge and fringe cut. Using the large oval die draw and cut around it.
Glue the fringe cut around the oval so that the papers match. Adhere this
to the labels 20 die cut to form the bottom of the box. Cut another strip
3cm wide and score 1cm along the edge, fringe cutting. Place theis inside
the bottom of the box and adhere ends to ensure a tight fit of the lid. Trim.
Cut another oval trim slightly and ahere to the strip to form the lip for the 
lid. Adhere to the labels 20 die cut. Adhere lace and string preal around
the base of the box.


Stamp, cut, colour and shape the leaves and flowers.
Adhere beads inside the flower.  Cut a smaller labels 20 die, stamp
sentiment and ink. Adhere to the lid. Adhere the flowers and leaves and pearls
to the box. Cut two tickets from the paper pad and adhere to the box. 
Glitter flowers, tags

I love making these boxes they are so effective and very easy.
Honest ! It looks harder than it is and after making one
the second, third etc are so easy !!!
Have a go !!!

Happy crafting.

8 comments:

  1. What a lovely little box! The black with pearls and that particular die shape make this a sweet little creation that I look forward to emulating. Thanks for sharing this darling little box.

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  2. lovely box! Think I will give it a try when things settle down!

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  3. I'm in LOVE with your gorgeous box! So creative and lovely : )

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  4. Liz...this is just sooooooooo gorgeous. A real treasure!

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  5. Stunning gift box, love the pearls and the die cut shape. Your flowers are stunning. Tracy x

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