Once again I went to my favorite tools to make something to share. My Sizzix Big Shot and dies came to the rescue. I combined my love of the heart shape with papers and felt to create a simple collection of wearable jewelry pieces. Plus a little heart gift box for presenting any number of small gift ideas.
For the necklace, pin and bracelet I used the Flower Layers with Heart Petals (#658053) die from the "From the Heart 2013" collection by Eileen Hull. A printed paper of choice, with a coordinating felt, and a "Steam a Seam" sheet to layer them before die-cutting into shapes. The layering of the paper with the felt makes the shapes malleable and sturdy. Green felt was layered using "steam-a-seam" also, and then leaf shapes were die-cut with another die (Leaves #657119) from an earlier collection by Eileen Hull.
To make the heart shaped gift box, use Scoreboard XL, Heart Box (#658057). Instead of using scoreboard, I layered two different fabrics and a heavy card stock with "steam-a-seam". NOTE: This will not be as thick as scoreboard, but it can still be shaped into a sweet, simple box. I die cut two extra heart shapes from card stock for gluing inside the box lid and bottom. NOTE: These hearts may need a slight trim to fit the inside. Trim the top edge of the heart with a narrow trim or ribbon. Glue a very narrow trim or rick-rack around the bottom edge of the lower box. Add a bow or desired decorative element to the top.
Fill the heart with sweet treats, either purchased or homemade, or any other small special gift to give a loved one.
