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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Heart Shaped Treat Box - Layers of Color Project

Good morning everyone...I have another Layers of Color project for you today. I have had a tin heart shaped box for a couple of years and thought it would be perfect for a Valentine's treat box for my Mother. She loves pretty and frilly things so I went a little heavy on the lace and pearls!!! First I laid the top of the box on my Blush Blossom cardstock, traced the heart shape, and cut it out. Then the Natural Flourish Art Stencil from Layers of Color was sponged with Fresh Snow to create the flourish pattern. The large flower from Layers of Color Flowering Gems set was stamped with Blush Blossom onto white cardstock, cutout, sponged, distressed, and layered with dimensionals. A big, gold heart shaped button was added to the center.

The leaves from the same set were stamped with Sage Shadow, cutout, and attached with glue dots.


The smaller flowers from the same set were stamped with Blush Blossom, cutout, and attached with dimensionals. Porcelain roses were added to the centers and the big butterfly, lace, pearl flourish, wrinkled seam binding, and twine finish off the top.
Gathered lace and a trim piece were added around the sides of the top and a piece of Anna Griffin dp was added around the outside edges of the bottom.
Thanks for stopping by....hope you have a super AWESOME day!!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Layers of Color Flowering Gems
Ink: Fresh Snow
Paper: Blush Blossom, Anna Griffin dp
Accessories: Layers of Color Natural Flourish Art stencil, Lace, Wrinkled Seam Binding, Pearl Flourish, Porcelian Flowers, Twine, Heart shaped Button, Trim, Metal Butterfly from Redlead.

22 comments:

Lovely Linda said...

Hello Joan - well you have created a true work of the heart with this fabulous project! I ADORE the way you have used the Flowering Gems art stamp set and am going to have to CASE you! LOL! Toatlly divine Joan - you are amazing! Thank you for sharing and inspiring! {{{hugs}}}

Tammy said...

Oh Joan, just stunning! I love every little detail, fabulous

Jennie said...

Beautiful box Joan, so many lovely details and the heart button is just perfect. Thanks for inspiring us with this stunning design.

Kathy and Lucky said...

Joan, this is gorgeous, love all the lace and pearls and just all the details that you have put into this. Your mom will love it.

Stacy Morgan said...

Joan this is so pretty and feminine. Beautiful work.

Julia Aston said...

What a gorgeous shabby chic box Joan! love the colors, flowers, heart button and pearls - just a beauty!

Anonymous said...

WOWZA!! What a gorgeous piece of art my friend!! I adore all of the Vintage style elements you've put on this!! Fantastic work!!HUGS

Carole of Brum said...

Oh so impressive! This is totally gorgeous, Joan, and it looks like it was very lovingly made. Your Mum will adore it, I'm sure. CoB

Becky said...

Let me pick my mouth up before I speak! This is stunning Joan. Gorgeous colors and gorgeous details.

Joanne (jojot) said...

Joan....this is gorgeous beyond words....and perfect for your mom if she loves frilly, lacey, feminine things......beautiful with a vintage feel

Mary Marsh said...

this is absolutely gorgeous joan-I love every detail of it-your mom will too because its a labor of love and a work of art

Linda Palmer said...

Super awesome Valentine for your Mother. She will love it. It is beautiful.

Laura Kirste Campbell said...

BEAUTIFUL gift, Joan!! What a precious treasure this will be for your mother! I love every layer, gorgeous!

Crystal said...

OH MY WORD JOAN ABSOLUTELY TOTALLY AMAZINGING GORGEOUSNESS HERE!!! What a Great box, design, colors, details, everything is soooo beautiful!!! LOVE THIS!!!

Melisa Waldorf said...

Joan I don't swoon over men, I swoon over GORGEOUS projects like this!!!! Girl I LOVE this. It so vintage and a very special project. WOW!

Monique said...

Truly Beautiful Joan.. Full of vintage shabbiness...Love it!!

Kittie said...

Joan, this is stunning! What gorgeous work and such wonderful creativity.

Jerri Jimenez said...

Your box is over-the-top gorgeous girl! So vintage and beautiful!

Gloria Dojlido said...

This is just outstanding Joan. Love the Blush Blossom (my fav color now retired...sniff)

All the details are just fabulous.

Magi said...

Joan, I, too, am a hearts and frills kinda girl; and I LOVE this box! What a gorgeous creation you have made! Thank you for sharing . . . Take care and God Bless you and yours! Hugs, Magi

Rose Ann said...

Your treat box is absolutely STUNNING, Joan!! I love the Victorian feel is has to it!! So very lovely!!

Chriss Blagrave said...

Stunningly beautiful Joan! Your Mom is going to LOVE this!