As we near Valentine's Day, we're taking time to call attention to Crate Paper's heart and arrow collection, Love Notes. This first week's theme is about telling that special someone how much you "love" him/her in a way that is crafty, heartfelt and perfectly sweet. From tidy boxed gifts to enveloped cards, the new CP Design Team has some great ideas for sharing the words "I Love You" using our very own, "Love Notes" collection. Today's "Love You" message includes a treat for that sweet tooth in your life and a matching card....
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Valentine's Day is the perfect time to let those special people in your life know that you love them and treasure having them in your life. This special day does not have to be exclusive for a romantic type of love, but any love. Today, I've created a gift ensemble to gift to my dear sister.
I found her favorite candy treats while browsing a craft store and had to get them for her. She sure deserves to know she's loved by me. It's great having a sister and I want her to know that. So, I packaged up these sweet treats with some goodies from the Love Notes collection.
Using 12 x 12 patterned paper, I made my own gift box to hold the marshmallow treats. I bound it up with a patterned paper wrapped candy box.
I also made a card to give along with the candy. I used the 6 x 6 paper pad for the "Heart Throb" patterned paper layer. Next, I layered a journaling card from "Book of Love" to patterned paper and used decorative scalloped scissors for the border. I added chipboard die cuts and a stamped greeting. Last, I tucked in some ribbon to coordinate with the gift boxes.
To make the large gift box, I used a template system. I scored 2" around the entire border of 12 x 12 patterned paper sheets. I assembled the box base and box lid with double-sided sticky tape and added the candy contents. The polka dot paper is "Classic Love" from the collection.
To cover the candy box, I scored lines around the size of the box and wrapped it just as you would wrap a gift. I used a 12 x 12 sheet of "Heart Throb".
After adding the ribbon wrap, I placed an adhesive badge on the ribbon knot and used a chipboard die cut as a tag.
Most of the time, it's not what you give, but the fact that you thought about someone. I also think adding special gift wrapping lets the recipient know how much you love and appreciate them during this time of year. So, even if it's just candy, wrap it up with some "Love Notes" and make that special person feel loved.
Oh how cute! These little packages are so pretty! Love this idea.
Posted by: Lisa C. | January 28, 2014 at 09:54 AM