Sealed with Love! Sealed with a Kiss! Sending LOVE! February just OOZES…LOVE! Some people can be sad on Valentines day because they don't have a significant other in their lives. Well this is where we, as crafters, come in!
As humans we love on many different levels so whether it's a romantic, platonic, child/parent, friendship, there are many people we care about that we love and cherish. Creating a simple little gift like the one we created today is a way to show those you love, what ever the reason, that you care! So if you need a party favor for your child or grandchild's class, or maybe your own Valentine's Day Celebration, look no further than the super versatile Curvy Keepsake Box!
Here is a quick and cute project for you. This box is the perfect size for a Chocolate Covered Strawberry! The Curvy Keepsake Box is so versatile you can easily change it for any occasion you need.
Supplies:
Stamp sets:
- Sealed with Love (photopolymer 142815) *
- * purchase this set with the coordinating Love Notes Framelits Dies as a BUNDLE and save 10% (Photopolymer 144705)
Inks:
- Real Red Ink Pad (103133)
- Memento Ink (132708)
Paper (including cutting dimensions):
- Whisper White (100730) One 8 1/2" x 11" cut in half (5 1/2" x 8 1/2") Plus a 2" square scrap for Circle Punch
- Real Red (142482) Scrap for Circle Punch
- Sending Love Designer Series Paper Stack (142733) 1/2" x 2 1/2" Strip (you need 4 of these)
- Glimmer Paper (Red-121790) scrap piece that will punch 1 1/2"
Accessories:
- Curvy Keepsake Box Die (135853)
- Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (143263)
- Big Shot Magnetic Platform (130658)
- Sending Love Real Ribbon Combo Pack (142737) 15"
- 1/8" Handheld Circle Punch (134365)
- 1 1/4" Circle Punch (119861)
- 1 1/2" Circle Punch (138299)
- Tear and Tape Adhesive (138995)
- Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)
Instructions:
1. Die cut the box using the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine – You need two pieces.
2. Next take two of the strips of designer series paper and line up at bottom of die cut, this will cut it out so it will apply seamlessly to your project. You will need to do this two times. Using the tear and tape adhesive, adhere the two pieces at the bottom of each cut out.
3. Fold the box on all score lines.
4. Choose the front and place your treat inside the box and tie closed with the Real Red ribbon (first knot — do not tie the bow yet).
5. Stamp the heart with the Real Red Classic Ink and the words with Memento ink on the Whisper White scrap and punch with the 1 1/4" Circle Punch. Punch the 1 1/2" circle out of Real Red glimmer paper. Adhere the two circles with adhesive of your choice (recommend Multipurpose liquid glue for glitter). Use the 1/8th" Handheld Circle Punch at the top of the tag to make a hole for the ribbon.
7. Add the tag to the partially tied ribbon and tie a bow. That is it!
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