Hello!
It's that time of the year again when it's all about love and Valentine'sDay... pink and red... hearts and kisses. Pink makes me happy, so it's always a fun time to use one of my favorite colors. Today I am sharing a couple of projects made for the Glue Arts Blog.
My first project is a Valentine's Day treat box with a tag card. I picked up the wood box at Michael's for under $1 and covered it with patterned papers from My Mind's Eye "Love Nest" collection. So sweet and perfect for the day of love.
Don't you just love the touch of Robin's Egg blue with the papers? The embellishment on the center of the front of the box is made with U-Cut-It Foam from Glue Arts. I cut the blue tag from the My Mind's Eye paper and popped that up from the surface with the foam also then clipped on a mini glittered up clothespin and a "Be Mine" sentiment. The flowers are also made from U-Cut-It foam. I just removed one side of the protective paper and applied the glitter to the sticky surface. The pink rhinestones are from Melissa Frances.
The large tag was also cut from the patterned paper and it has it's own little paper heart card attached that opens to reveal the sentiment inside. I added a sweet paper lace doily too because I can't ever resist using them for Valentine's Day. Trinket Pins used are from Maya Road and add the perfect finishing touch!
The scalloped circle die cuts were made with AccuCut dies, the flowers are a Provo Craft die and the scalloped border piece was made with a Tim Holtz die by Ranger.
I filled a cellophane bag with sugared cinnamon hearts and the bow on the tag was made from a ripped muslin strip that I painted robin's egg blue then ran under water to soften.
Remember to go to the Glue Arts Blog often to comment for a chance to win the almost daily prizes that they give away. It always includes some of their adhesives and usually some other sponsored scrapbooking products.
My second project uses some Linen Burlap bags from the new Maya Road release. I embellished them up and used them to wrap up little ways to say I love you.
One of the bags holds a string of simple paper hearts and the other a heart shaped felt brooch pin.
The paper hearts are made from Pink Paislee papers and some old music sheets. I added some lace and small buttons.
The heart was cut from Bubble Gum Pink wool felt from Sweet Emma Jean's Etsy shop. I machine stitched the heart togehter then stuffed in some batting, added some pretty mini organze roses trim by Maya Road and an antique button with rhinestones also by Maya Road.
To the back side of the heart I added some lace, russian netting, and a daisy from a Vintage trim by Maya Road.
The burlap bags also have the Maya Road Mini Organza Roses trim that I added some rhinestones to, some vintage white buttons from my great Aunt Cora's old collection and a hand dyed seam binding bow.
As promised in my last blog post, I drew a name from the comments to receive a little gift from me. Patty who commented January 28, 2012 at 08:18 AM you are the winner. Please email me with your mailing address so that I can ship your package out to you.
I also want to give away one of the Linen Burlap Bag gifts so if you want a chance to win please comment on this post. I'll try to get back within the next 10 days to announce the winner's name.
Thanks for stopping by... have a wonderful week ahead!
Linda :-)
I am always inspired by your blog and am amazed with what you come up with! These bags are lovely and I could not resist entering.
Nic
Posted by: Nicola Baker | February 25, 2012 at 11:29 AM
An awesome project Linda, love everything about it.
Posted by: Carole | February 19, 2012 at 02:23 PM
The burlap bags are so sweet. Your projects are always so gorgeous! They always make me look at them with awe. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Sue A | February 16, 2012 at 03:26 PM
Thanks so much for doing this giveaway! I love the layered gorgeousness of your projects. The deep red, pink, robin's egg blue--all gorgeous together. The burlap bags are very sweet, and I'd love one if I won!
Posted by: Linda Diane | February 16, 2012 at 07:02 AM
Your projects are always fabulous! Love the burlap bags! Thanks for the chance to win some!
DeniseB
Posted by: Denise Bryant | February 15, 2012 at 05:46 PM
Linda, both of your projects are as sweet as can be. I hope your Valentine's Day was even sweeter. The linen burlap bag is TO DIE FOR ... can't wait to get my hands on those. The possibilities are endless, as you well know. Thank you for the generous giveaway.
Posted by: SuZeQ | February 15, 2012 at 04:56 PM
I love these soft, sweet, shabby chic creations! Such a wonderful play of textures and muted colors.
Posted by: JeanFB | February 13, 2012 at 08:52 PM
Oh my these are beautiful projects Linda. I love to visit and see what you are creating! :-) Amy
Posted by: Amy duff | February 13, 2012 at 08:50 PM
I love everything you put together in this post. The little bag idea is SO cute!
Posted by: Darla Weber | February 13, 2012 at 07:07 PM
Hi Linda -
I love the Valentine's Day Treat Box. Who wouldn't be over the moon if they received that? And your little burlap bags, they are so stinking sweet! I love them. Thanks for all the tips on how to make these. Would love the chance to win one.
Thanks,
Elaine Allen
P.S. Had your daughter had the baby yet?
Posted by: Elaine Allen | February 13, 2012 at 05:09 PM
love your burlap bags! Thanks for the chance to win one!
Posted by: Carrie P | February 13, 2012 at 03:04 PM
i love the colors and glitter on your altered box and love the burlap bags.
Posted by: conniemelancon | February 13, 2012 at 01:53 PM