Thursday, February 06, 2014

A Craft Attitude Chocolate Box Valentine!!!

 
Imagine my surprise when Jonathan Fong of Craft Attitude, asked me to be a part of a Blog Hop using these wonderful printable sheets that should be in everyone's stash. Please visit all the other super talented designers in the Hop listed at the bottom of the post, and see their gorgeous Valentine makes, AND leave a comment for your chance to win some Craft Attitude!
There are eight types of the Inkjet printable sheets of Craft Attitude, and each type has different directions for transferring the images. There is Decor, Flower, Jewelry, Magnet, Quilt, Scrapbooking, Shoe, and Wood Attitude. Today I am using Decor Attitude to alter a cigar box.
 

I wanted to make a Masterboard so I could have a background ready to go to make lots of different projects, BUT the beauty of using Craft Attitude is that I can use the Masterboard over and over again. I just have to print it out...genius stuff I tell you! If you make a gorgeous Gelli Print, and want to use it over and over again, then this is the stuff for you.  I started by pouncing Ranger's Alcohol Ink on Specialty Stamping Paper.
I stamped a background image using Archival Ink and Tim Holtz's Stamper's Anonymous Valentine Seasonal Catalog.
More stamping and different colors of Archival Ink.
I used Cupid from the Love Struck set and stamped it using Gold Paint Dabber.  My Masterboard is complete.
I took the sharpest photo I could of the whole Masterboard, and printed it off on the Decor Craft Attitude using my Ink Jet Printer. Since I had writing on it, I had to print it in the Mirror Setting so that the writing could be read correctly. I printed several sheets so I could use these for other projects as well. Talk about a HUGE time saver!
I slattered Glue N Seal on Foil Cardstock from Ranger, and removed the backing from the Decor Attitude. I laid it on the Cardstock and smoothed out all the wrinkles. The Decor Attitude is transparent, so the foil shines through. I am in LOVE!
The colors came out just as bright as my original Masterboard. Have I mentioned I LOVE this stuff?!?
I just love cigar boxes to alter into something great.
I lined the inside of the box with a piece of the Decor Attitude, and used Tissue Tape for the edges.
I wanted texture on the outside of the box, so I dry embossed Tim's Swirls Texture Fade from Sizzix. I silver foil peeking through was wonderful. I love that this stuff is embossable.
I adhered the embossed Decor Attitude to the box, and lined it with Tissue Tape.
I used more of the Decor Attitude to make roses! I adhered it to Wendy Vecchi's Clearly For Art, and then die cut it with the 3D Flowers Bigz Die. I shaped them with my Heat Tool. These were so addicting! I made so many roses and rosettes. I LOVE this stuff! It made this so easy!
I added wooden feet, lace, and embellishments!
 
 
 
 

AND...I have a give away for two people who comment...Shoe and Jewelry Attitude. Check back on Valentine's Day, the 14th,  to see if you have won.





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I hope your hands get creatively dirty soon!

38 comments:

  1. Wow Anita, your box is gorgeous and the technique with the film looks fabulous. Got to go explore this product some more. Happy Valentine xx

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  2. WOW! Not seen this before so it was great to see how you used it Anita. What a fantastic result!! Love the way that metallic finish comes through and the way you've combined it with the tissue tape. Jenny x

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  3. Wow!!! It is so beautiful box for chocolates. I love it:) So gorgerous background with beautiful colours, stamps and knockouts. Happy Valentine !!!
    Greetings Asia:)

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  4. You floor me with your creativity. This box is a-ma-zing! You're my hero.

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  5. What a Magnificent box Anita. The whole concept and the fabulous techniques you have used to create make it so special. TFS. Enjoy your Day. Hugs Rita xxx

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  6. What a cool box re-do! And yes, please pass me a chocolate or twelve!

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  7. Gorgeous altered box , love the backdrop and embossing. Love the ornate plate and cherub. Gorgeous. Tracy x

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  8. This box is beautiful!! I LOVE it!!! I appreciate you showing us the technique....and that film makes it absolutely beautiful. I need to check this out. Great project. I just love it!

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  9. Wow, love this. Wouldn't beleive it was once a cigar box.

    Jo
    x

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  10. Hello Anita,
    This film is a product worth looking into, never heard of it, but the effect looks stunning, something I certainly could work with. I like altering any sort of box.You have applied some eclectic elements for the lid, which would make anyone receiving this as a gift feel special, not to mention the sugar rush after the delights have been devoured, all adds up to the perfect Valentine delight
    Smiles:)
    Sue.

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  11. Yummy, my mouth is watering...this box is just beautiful! Great project, Anita!

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  12. Gorgeous altered cigar box & chocolate - what's not to love??!! :)

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  13. This box is too precious for words. Beautiful work!

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  14. Wow - you have worked those sheets amazingly Anita! This looks gorgeous (and yummy!) Nicola x

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  15. Gorgeous alteration Anita. Annette x

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  16. Mirror setting? How clever are you! I love your beautiful altered box, the texture looks fabulous. Also love the gorgeous Clearly for Art flowers - stunning work! Anne xx

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  17. The Decor Attitude seems like a really amazing product - you've certainly done wonders with it here... your Valentines treat box is a treat in itself! Glorious masterboard to start with, and so cool to be able to replicate the papers, and then the embossing and all the fabulous embellishing - those flowers!! - it's a wow!
    Alison xx

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  18. Lovely box. Not just a treat for the eyes! Lots of techniques too.

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  20. I have never heard of this stuff, but now I need to get some! I'm especially interested in the Jewelry version. Thanks for sharing a great product!

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  21. Wonderful box Anita!!! Perfectly themed for Valentine's day! Your style is unique! I love transparent embossing ! Happy Valentine! BArbarayaya

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  22. What a darling chocolate box! The cupid on the lid is so sweet and the whole design is gorgeous! Hugs, Sandra

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  23. FANTASTIC, such a wonderful altered box. Very romantic.

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  24. Amazing make Anita! The top of the box looks fantastic and I love the compartments inside. As to the chocolates, what can I say.... wonderful project all round!

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  25. Hello Miss Anita,WOWZER, what a GORGEOUS box of chocolate, all those techniques,, just fantastic, brilliant make, have a wonderful workshop and weekend, ((( BIG HUGS )))

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  26. You made a magical box Anita...i love it!

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  27. This is one sweetheart of a box! What a brilliant use of techniques. Love that Cupid! Happy Weekend!

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  28. Fabulous project Anita, so many gorgeous details to enjoy! Love the texture, and I can see that you had fun with those beautiful flowers! I can see this being a treasured piece for years to come. MMx

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  29. What a delicious box!! Gorgeous.

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  30. Such a gorgeous transformation ~ love your use of a master board for the film!

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  31. Anita, this box is so cool and it is great to learn a new technique. Can't wait to try this.

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  32. I really love this box Anita, I will have to think about making one for my daughter for Valentine's Day, She would love something like this. Amazing and thanks for the tutorial.

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  33. This box is even better in person! You are super talented and I love all that you do! Totally had a blast at your valentine tag class and the beautiful flower art class at The Crafty Scrapper!

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  34. Wow! Such a gorgeous box, & a great tute Anita! I've never heard of Craft Attitude before, but it looks amazing.
    Alison x

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  35. Oh I love your box. So beautiful. This craft attitudes looks very interesting. I'm not so much into printing things out but the fact that it's transparent is fab. Such great colours. Must give it a go

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  36. What a delicious looking box with chocolates and thanks for sharing how you made it.
    Ijust love everything Valentine.Love and craft is such a great combination.

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  37. This is beautiful Anita! I don't know how I missed this box of lovely :)

    Amy*

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