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Valentine Gift Box

Create an easy gift box for a Valentine gift with a plain box and some imagination.

At a Glance:

#4843 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Metallics - Inca Gold, 2 oz. - 676

Number Needed: 1 $2.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Mod Podge ® Photo Transfer Medium, 2 oz. - CS12652

Number Needed: 1 $7.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Mod Podge ® Antique Matte, 8 oz. - CS12948

Number Needed: 1 $8.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.
instructions

Other Supplies

Mod Podge Podgeable Shapes #12918, Heart box, scrapbook paper, Scissors, Foam paintbrush, Photocopy of a photo, Sponge angel embellishment, Hot glue, Ribbons and trims, Rhinestones

Instructions

1. Use a pencil to trace the shape of the top of the box lid and the side of the box bottom onto scrapbook paper.  Cut out the paper. Coat the top of the lid and the back of the paper with a layer of Mod Podge.  Position onto the top of the lid.  Smooth with a brayer or your fingers so that you have no air bubbles.  Wait 15 min and then top coat with a layer of Mod Podge.  Allow to dry for 1 hour.  Repeat for the sides of the box bottom.

2. Trace the Podgeable heart shape  onto the photo copied photo.  Cut out. Apply a thick coat of Photo Transfer to the image side of the photo, position onto the heart transfer side down.  Using your fingers from the center-out, smooth the paper.  Wipe any extra transfer medium from the edges.  Wait 24 hours.  Remove the paper and reveal the image by wiping the paper in a circular motion with a damp sponge. Don’t press to hard.

3. Paint the angel embellishment with Inca Gold paint.

4. Hot glue the heart to the top center of the box.  Attach trim, rhinestones and the angel with hot glue. 

 

If your photo you are transferring has text, make sure you reverse the image when making the photocopy.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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