Friday, February 14, 2014

CottageCutz Altered Valentine Box

 Happy Valentine's Day!  It's Carol today with an altered heart shaped box I picked up at from the Dollar Tree.  I had a blast creating this sweet little heart to fill with Valentine candy.  This box was originally red.  So that the color wouldn't show through the pink and white paper I chose to cover the box with, I painted this box white.  The paper is recollection and I cover the inside and outside of the box.
The Sweetheart Border die was cut six times, painted with Gesso and sprinkled with glitter.  After they dried I applied them to the top and bottom of the box along with a string of iridescent pearl trim. 
 
 On top of the box I used the Flourish Love Heart cut from white cardstock and also painted with Gesso and  glitter.  For the vine between the roses I used the Sweet Flourish.  The flowers were hand made.  I was experimenting with distressing the edges of the petals.  I love how much texture I was able to achieve on the petals.  In real life it gives them a fuzzy look.  I also painted the flowers with Gesso and sprinkled with glitter.  The box is topped off with a butterfly from the Fiigree Butterfly Trio.
 As promised here is my little mini album that coordinates with this box.  Thanks for stopping by today to view my project.  I sure do appreciate it.  Happy Crafting.  See you soon.  Here are the dies I used:



6 comments:

Mojca said...

Waw looks so elegant and gorgeous. hugs! Mojca

Simko said...

Your altered heart shaped box is absolutely beautiful, Carol! Since you were using softer colors it's great you over painted the box. Love all of the dies used! You are such a talented!
Hugs,
Simona

Kathy said...

Wow, Carol, your heart box is gorgeous! Beautifully done! Blessings! Kathy

Olena said...

WOW!!!! This heart box is awesome!!!!

Cheryl Walker said...

Awww Carol I LOVE your Box and Mini album, they are both absolutely beautiful Hun!
hugs
Cheryl

Vladuška said...

wow, Carol. Box is amazing.