This month we chose to use any type of embossing on our projects. Since I used embossing folders and heat embossing on my projects last month, I decided to show something a bit different this month by combining the two.
Several weeks ago, I saw a tutorial for a gift card/candy box here and thought it would make a cute valentine. I pulled out my Heartstrings Paper Pack (again) and the January Stamp of the Month, This Moment, and got to work.
The base of the belly band is whisper cardstock punched with the scallop border punch. The stamped images, ribbon, and a few glitter gems are all attached to the belly band. The box opens by sliding the belly band down a bit (no need to remove it completely).
Opening the box reveals a pocket that slides up and holds a gift card. I embossed this piece using the heart embossing folder. I added a small amount of Bonding Memories Glue to each heart, sprinkled clear embossing powder on, and heat embossed. As a result, the hearts look like they've been frosted.
A candy bar will fit behind the gift card pocket. Here's a picture with the pocket pulled out. Just slip a candy bar inside and slide the gift card pocket in front of it.
A tag could be placed in the pocket in lieu of a gift card, or even in addition to it!
Thank you for stopping by today. Now hop over to Lisa's blog and Donna's blog to see what they created for you.
Supplies Used:
X7193B Heartstrings Paper Pack
S1501 This Moment
C1604 Forever in My Heart
Z2172 Whisper Ink Pad
Z2170 Ruby Ink Pad
Z2644 Pixie Ink Pad
Z1807 Pink Glitter Gems
Z1987 Striped Twill Ribbon
Z3018 Heart Embossing Folder
Z2060 Thin 3-D Foam Tape
Z553 Bonding Memories Glue Pen
Clear Embossing Powder (Retired, but you can use Z2088 Ranger Clear Super Fine)
That's a great way to make the hearts stand out more! I was trying to think of a way to color them (without messing them up) I'll have to try this!
ReplyDeleteWow! Love this! You really outdid yourself missy!
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