I was inspired by a new shadowbox kit that I saw on a blog post from someone attending Winter CHA. It was really cute, but at $17 each plus shipping, I knew I wanted to make my own!
I started in CCR with the scallop heart and it's layers from the CTMH Artiste cart. I then added a rounded rectangle from Craft Room Basics to make the base. I added smaller hearts to various points on the base. After the base was completed, I welded all the "parts" together.
To make the box for the shadowbox part, I measured the width of the base {which was 3.75 inches} and added .5 inches for the sides of the box and .25 inches for the flap that would attach to the back of the base. For a base this size, I used a 5.75 inch square. I scored each side at .25 inches and .75 inches. I cut away the corner pieces to create tabs. {I'll make another one and add photos}
I glued the box to the back of the base. Inside the shadowbox, I added a white heart and then pop-dotted the couple from the Sweethearts cart.
I cut the words True Love from the paper, backed it with red to make a little banner and added it with pop dots.
If you would like the .ccr file for this project, leave your email address in the comments and I will send it to you.
Thank you for joining the Blog hop and visiting my blog! Since I'm the last blog on the hop, I hope you enjoyed hopping along with us! I don't have a giveaway specifically for this hop, however I am giving away a brand new Hello Kitty Greetings cart when I reach 1000 blog followers! So before you go, scroll down to that post and comment and follow my blog for a chance to win the Hello Kitty Greetings cart!
Valentine Blog Hop
1. RockinRenee - I came, I saw, I created.
2. HappyScrapper64 - Random Thoughts of a Scrapbooker
3. gonescrappin - Col's Creative Corner
4. Hrvatica - Croatian Crafter
5. Scootingranny - Scootingranny's World
6. MamaC - Carolyn's Creative Corner
7. Greenie8705 - Gina Beana's Crafts
8. MariaJ - Stamp, Cut, Create!
9. Di&Co - Creating Is Like Breathing
10. Dragonfly50 - Designs by Dragonfly
11. TiffysMom - Angie's Paper Passion
12. *Violette* - Whimsical Treasures
13. cricutaddicted - ScrappingForMoreFun
14. LoriSjogren - The Singing Shell
15. scrapalette - Around the Block with Scrapalette <<<<<You're done!
My procrastinating, cyber friend.....you knocked it out of the park again. Love the papers you used...you could design my next house on CCR I think. Way to go, Miss P., it's fabulous!
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ReplyDeleteThis is just adorable.
Fabulous shadow box! I love the silhouettes inside the heart!
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous project! Love the detail and thanks for the instructions!
ReplyDeleteTotally saw this, too, and wanted it but I thought the same thing as you: I don't know about the price. You actually went designed it on CCR. The cool thing is you can customize it and you did a lovely job.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. Lovely job!
ReplyDeleteYou're always thinking out of the box, that's why I love your blog so much. It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDi&Co
I love this - fabulous dimension, perfect cutting, and well engineered! Darling!!!
ReplyDeleteOne of the things that has kept me from doing a shadow box is that I don't have one and always forget to get one (using a coupon of course) at one of the big box stores, but even then, this frugal crafter has kind of shied away from them for that reason. BUT TO MAKE YOUR OWN??? GENIUS!!! This is a very special Valentine creation and yes, I would love to have the CCR file. I haven't used CCR enough to get really comfortable with it but looks like I have no choice if I want to use any of the newer cartridges. Gotta learn it!
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I LOVE it.
ReplyDeleteYou created a wonderful project to end our hop with.
Thanks for sharing.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Your blog hop sister,
D~
DesignsByDragonfly
Dragonfly50 (MB)
{Thanks for all your help this week! Hugs D~}
Whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, you are just sooooooooooooooo talented and come up with wonderful projects. Now tell me true ... after you saved that $17 - what did you go buy???
ReplyDeletePaulette this is over-the-top. Any chance you'd teach a class based on this project. Thank you for taking the time to participate here. This blog hop as a while was the best of the best.
ReplyDeleteSplendid Shadowbox Valentine! I love that silhouette.
ReplyDeleteI knew I would find something truly unique when I got here and you did not disappoint! Your "home-grown" shadow box is just FABULOUS! And I would be honored to have a copy of your .ccr file! fgargano @ aol dot com
ReplyDeletePaulette- beautiful as always (wouldn't expect anything less from you). You are so talented and always willing to share/ help out. Hopping off to Renee- I started in the middle ( I know- bad me LOL)
ReplyDeleteI love making shadow boxes but it never occurred to me to make my own. What a smart cookie you are! Such a pretty project, too, with lots of detail. TFS : ) Christine
ReplyDeleteAs always, a fantastic project!
ReplyDeleteAdorable shadow box! Love that cut from the Sweethearts cartridge.
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite cut from Sweethearts! I LOVE the concept of making your own shadow box. I knew you would finish out the blog hop on a high note! Sweet, sweet perfection!
ReplyDeleteGreat way to end a fabulous blog hop Paulette. I love your shadow box card, nothing less than I would expect from you. It's gorgeous! I also love your Bee Box above I'm so glad I've already ordered the new cartridge and can't wait for it to get here so I can play too.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful shadow box - I am always impressed by your creations! TFS
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Love your shadowbox Valentine!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous shadowbox!!! Love the silhouette of the couple and the great paper. Thank you so very much for joining our 'Valentine Heart' challenge at BBTB2!!!! :)
ReplyDeletelove your shadowbox..creative as always!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects as always.
ReplyDeleteThat's really cute! You know what it reminds me of? The end of a romance movie when they close the heart around the couple!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to our Valentine challenge at Cut it Up!
Evelyn
http://mylittlecraftblog.wordpress.com
I love your shadow box Paulette! How clever to make your own, best things are made! I love the scene and love the hearts. Really pretty home decor! Thanks for joining us at BBTB2;-)
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous! I love how you welded the hearts to make that great background shape. Thanks for joining the Seeing Red challenge at FCCB!
ReplyDeleteGreat frugal crafting. I have learned to make alot of my own crafting supplies, too. Thanks for sharing this idea and joining us at FCCB this week. Kim
ReplyDeleteYou did an AWESOME job!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous & FUN!! Love it!
Thank you for joining us at Cut It Up Challenges.
Have a wonderful day,
Migdalia
*Crafting With Creative M*
I love your card! I would love to have the CCR file so I may scraplift- with your permission of course. corrinecoop@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteWow! This is such a wonderful idea and I love how you put this together. I love this image of the couple inside your box. I may have to try this myself. Great inspiration! Thanks for joining us at BBTB2.
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful project!!! I always love to see what you'll come up with. Your shadow box is gorgeous! I really appreciate how you step out of the box (no pun intended!) to create not only original projects but that they are also beautiful. And you are so sweet for always sharing! Thanks again for letting us take a peek into your creative mind! lol
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As of now, you only need 119 followers! Good luck!
FABULOUS Shadow Box! I LOVE that image from Sweethearts! This turned out so great! Thanks for sharing with us over at BBTB2 this week!
ReplyDeleteEmily
Mollie's Motif
Beautiful box/card. I know you spent a lot of time on this and it was worth it. Happy Valentines and thanks for submitting at BBTB2.
ReplyDeleteMaureen
What a beautiful card box! Great use of the Artiste Cartridge!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up on H2H
Very clever use of the CCR! Thanks for sharing with us @ H2H!
ReplyDeleteVery impressive shadow box design, and cute too!
ReplyDeleteGreat shadowbox! Love the silhouettes! Thanks for joining us at the Cut It Up challenge blog :-)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Thanks for playing along at H2H!
ReplyDeletehow sweet and romantic, I just love this. Thanks for playing at CIU!
ReplyDeleteSweet Soda Shop! Love the silhouette & how you did the true love /banner
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Rosebud222222222
Hi Scrapalette. How beautiful the heart shadowbox that you made in CCR! I would like the .ccr file if you don't mind. I am still learning with CCR and wish that I could think outside the box!! I just need to practice more.
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leticia.defontanez@gmail.com
You are one crafty and creative lady! I love how you weld shapes and images to come up with something truly unique! Thank you for joining in on the blog hop and sharing your creativity! Good luck on your 1000 followers! you will be there real soon!
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