Sunday, February 6, 2011

Valentine Creativity

Hello All!



I have been playing with some romantic ideas for Valentines day. These little boxes are sweet and just the right size for a pair of earring, a small necklace or some little notes of love written out on strips of parchment.

They are very easy to do. I bought some heart shaped boxes from a craft store and painted them with Gesso, then the color of my choice. I did not paint the top of the box though, I left that free for the image I had chosen to glue on with tacky glue. I also glued on a strip of vintage lace trim around the lid. Then I used Diamond Glaze just along the outer edges to adhere a string of vintage rhinestones. When that was dry, I filled in the center with more Diamond Glaze (let it dry overnight). I used a thin line of Stickles just below the rhinestones on the outer edge.




More Valentine crafting to come!
Hugs,
Terri
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31 comments:

  1. FourSistersInACottageFebruary 6, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Oh Terrie,
    Those are beautiful and such a work of art.
    Thank you so much for sharing those pretties with us.
    Amy (Mom to the Four Sisters)

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  2. AshFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    It is simply GORGEOUS!!!!!

    Ash...
    (http://hastkala-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)

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  3. Mixed Media/ Altered CraftsFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Your heart boxes turned out beautiful! You are so creative!

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  4. d'une grande ouverture d'espritFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Salut Terrie,
    This is a really nice work. I like it.
    Regards creativemaman

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  5. Lady JaneFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Those are adorable Terrie...

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  6. RellaFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    STUNNING!! These are so beautiful and I can attest to the fact that your little boxes done this way are so incredible since I hold very dear the one I have. Thank you for sharing your beautiful techniques with us.

    love and hugs xox Rella

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  7. Wanda LeeFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Hello there Terri,

    What a delightful post!.., Your beautiful Valentines boxes are just so elegant and pretty!

    I love everything about them, yet I must say I'm partial to rhinestones!

    Thanks so much for joining us for TTTT and also for TTFT this past week!


    P.S.~ It has taken me quite awhile to at long last get by for another visit as I have been under the weather', not with a cold or flu, but with aneamia and other health concerns)..,

    Cheers and hugs from Wanda Lee

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  8. Marsha @ Tattered ChickFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    So very pretty!!!

    xxoo

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  9. MayFebruary 6, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    preciosas cajitas!!!

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  10. TaniaFebruary 6, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Well done, I simply love them.
    Tina xxx

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  11. HI! I'm TabithaFebruary 6, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    oh man terri i just adore these!
    hugs

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  12. Kris DickinsonFebruary 6, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Absolutely delightful Terri!

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  13. UnknownFebruary 6, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    What a stunning little box

    love Dawn xx

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  14. ClaudiaFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    They are wonderful, Terri! So sweet and perfect for Valentine's Day.

    xo
    Claudia

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  15. Heather's Blog-o-ramaFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Terri, Those boxes are lovely. Oh my goodness, those are cute..and now I"m thinking I may have to try and make my own :) :) The earrings I saw in the background are very cute, too. They color-coordinated well with the heart-shaped boxes :) :) Love and hugs from Oregon, Heather :)

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  16. UnknownFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    On so beautiful Terri as always I may make something similar I have seen some paper mashe hearts just stunning work

    Love Dawn xx

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  17. Cindy AdkinsFebruary 6, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Oh Terri,
    Your work is always SOOO beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing your treasures with us all...we are blessed.
    XO

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  18. debiFebruary 6, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Terri, those are beautiful!! Thank you for sharing!

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Gorgeous...but then...everything you create always leaves me drooling!

    Ciao Bella!
    Creative Carmelina

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  20. Elaine AFebruary 6, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Terri -

    These are beautiful! So very different. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

    Elaine Allen

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  21. Marianne C.February 6, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Terri, those are lovely! I don't know half of what is out there anymore as far as craft supplies are concerned, and I can see I'm missing out on so much. Like Stickles, for instance - what's that?

    Anyway, very nice, and what sweet Valentine gifts they would make!

    Looking forward to more of your wonders,

    Marianne

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  22. Terri GordonFebruary 6, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Hi Terri, Those are so beautiful and such a sweet Valentines gift. Thank you for sharing how you made it, you are such a great teacher. I hope you have a wonderful week. Hugs, Terri

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  23. BeckyFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    These are just amazing! What perfect little valentine's gifts!

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  24. Sugar Lump StudiosFebruary 7, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Terri
    these are AMAZING! what gorgeous images and sweet little hearts. I adore the rhinestone borders! lovely work as always! :)

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    They're beautiful, Terri. Why is it that we just enjoy tiny boxes so much! They're so appealing.
    Hugs,
    Diane

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  26. Wendy AspinallFebruary 7, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Beautiful boxes Terri... now your just need a big diamond ring to put in one of them and I have a question what is diamond glace I don't think I have seen that at the craft store.. is it something I buy on line?

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  27. VictoriaFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Oh My..Spectacular!! Terri..these are such charmers and so beautiful..gorgeous work..absolute treasures to cherish.....very romantic and such an old-world feel..that i adore!! Shine on ..you are such a creatrix!
    Kiki~

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  28. BethFebruary 7, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Your boxes are absolutely gorgeous! Great job. I know the recipients will be absollutely delighted. See you for Tea Cup Tuesday. :-)
    Blessings, Beth

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  29. CarolynFebruary 7, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    These are too sweet Teri! Came over to check out the banner tutorial which is marvelous, by the way, and was treated to you lovely little boxes.

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  30. Fishtail CottageFebruary 7, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    love this piece - so pretty! wanted to let you know that i just shared my tea cup gift from you - i am so loving it! Thank you again for such a sweet & thoughtful tea cup! xoox
    ~Tracie

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  31. JannFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Terri, these are just beautiful--I am always amazed at what you create!

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Hugs,
Terri