So, here is my version of that little box. It is about 3 inches square; not very big at all. I used the “African Daisy” set on a sheet of light pink cardstock and loved the outcome, however I felt that the box needed something extra. Something to make it feel a little more substantial and to give it that “pop”. So back to work….
I wanted to give the box a shiny finish so I decided to try heat embossing using Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel™ to create a finish that almost gives the impression the paper was laminated. It was my first time using heat embossing to create this type of finish so I was a little nervous starting out. Once I put the heat gun to the paper though, I was amazed at how the artwork just popped! The colors became more vibrant and the details really stood out. I used 2 coats to give the finish a nice smooth surface.
I can see making cards with matching envelopes and boxes to use for gifts. I just wonder though….what would you put in this tiny box? Suggestion? Comments…I LOVE COMMENTS!
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2 comments:
What a lovely set of colours! Thanks for visiting BoxCleva...glad I inspired you!
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Well what about a pretty little handmade piece of jewlrey...You pretty little boxes, would be an awesome thing to sale in little gift stores in Beaufort, NC...They have handmade everything there. Not to mention your cards would sale there too. You come down sometime, we'll take a day trip to Beaufort and I'll show you...You can get ideas, then go back home and work yourself silly makine beautiful things.
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