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Valentine Love Letter Box

 Valentine Love Letter Box, large

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Valentine Love Letter Box

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Use this beautiful keepsake box to hold special Valentines and love letters or to give to your special Valentine.
Designed by Candice Davis, Plaid Creative Team
Project Instructions»

Step: 1

Basecoat the box and spools with 2 coats of White. Let dry.


Step: 2

Sand the box and spools. Brush away crumbs.


Step: 3

To antique the box and spools, squeeze a small amount of Pure Bronze onto a foam plate. Dip a clean, damp rag into the paint and wipe gently across the box and spools. Let dry.


Step: 4

Trace the box top onto floral paper. Cut out a square ½-inch to 1-inch smaller than the box.


Step: 5

Mod Podge the floral paper to the center of the box. Let dry.


Step: 6

Use the decorative-edged scissors to cut ½-inch wide strips of red paper. Mod Podge strips to the top and sides of the box as shown. Let dry.


Step: 7

Cut green flowers or other motifs from the floral paper and Mod Podge to the box top.


Step: 8

Glue game or alphabet tiles spelling “BE MINE” to the box.


Step: 9

Tie a ribbon bow around the key. Glue the key to the box.


Step: 10

Glue the spools to the bottom of the box in each corner as shown.


Materials List»
    Plaid® Apple Barrel® Acrylic Paint: White, Pure Bronze
    Mod Podge® Satin
    Wooden Box
    Spools (4)
    Scrabble® Game Tiles or Alphabet Tiles
    Old Key
    Decorative Paper (1 sheet each): Red Patterned, Floral (complimentary colors)
    Pink Ribbon (¼-inch wide)
    Paintbrush
    Soft Rag
    Foam Plate
    Container of Water
    Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
    Scissors
    Decorative-edged Scissors
    Sandpaper
Tips»

Use photo as a guide and follow manufacturer’s instructions for all products used.

Embellish with recycled items.

Craft Time: 60+ minutes

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