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Decorative Glass Heart Box

Turn a plain glass box into a Valentine’s treasure with a beautifully etched heart design using Etchall Crème.

I found this glass box a while ago and immediately knew it would be perfect for a Valentine’s Day project using Etchall Crème. The smooth glass surface was just begging for a decorative design, so I decided to etch a pretty heart right in the center of the lid. The etched heart adds an elegant, handmade touch while still keeping the box simple and versatile for gifting, decorating, or storing small treasures. It’s amazing how a little etching can completely transform a basic glass piece into something special and festive for the season.

Grab the free SVG in the shop section: [Decorative Heart]

After cutting the design on my Cricut Maker and weeding away the parts to etch, I cleaned the top of the glass box with rubbing alcohol.

I applied the vinyl onto the glass making sure all the areas to be etched were adhered well so the creme doesn’t bleed under the vinyl.

I applied the etching creme on top of the vinyl and allowed it to sit for 15 minutes, then I removed the creme and put it back into the container because etchall creme is reusable.

Wash the piece with soap and water to remove any remaining etching creme, and then remove the vinyl. A razor blade scraper can help remove little pieces of vinyl.

After cleaning the top of the glass, I applied a dark red buffing wax to bring out the heart design.

Here is the finished box. It really has a vintage keepsake feel.

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Heart Patches Transformed to Ephemera

Making a paperclip from ribbon and patches.

with Gwen Studios

I used Gwen Studios heart patches and ribbon to create this adorable paperclip, and I absolutely love the result! This charming embellishment can be used in so many ways—perfect for planners, journals, bookmarks, or even as a decorative touch for gift packaging.

Any patch with a mirrored image would work perfectly for this project, allowing for a balanced and symmetrical design on both sides of the paperclip.

This project was created for Gwen Studios. You can find all the design team projects listed on the Designer Crafts Connection website. Gwen Studios products can be found at Walmart and Michaels.

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Here’s how the back of the paperclip looks once it’s in place. The twine wrapped around the outer edge adds a polished touch, giving the paperclip a professional and finished appearance.

Let’s Etch a Coaster

See how I transformed a Dollar Tree coaster into something truly special.

with etchall creme

I transformed a Dollar Tree coaster into something truly special using etchall crème and homemade rubbing wax. The etching process was quick and easy, creating a subtle yet striking design on the coaster. To enhance the etched areas, I applied my homemade rubbing wax, which added a pop of color and made the details stand out beautifully. The combination of etched texture and vibrant wax creates a unique, personalized piece that’s perfect for gifting or adding a creative touch to your home decor.

I used a purchased image from Design Space. With my Cricut Maker, I cut the design from vinyl and carefully transferred it onto the coaster.

I applied the etching creme and waited 15 minutes for it to etch.

To make the DIY rubbing wax I used clear shoe polish and mica powder in equal amounts.

Video Tutorial:

I couldn’t leave well enough alone! Since the coaster was absorbent, I decided to test my DIY wax on the entire surface to see how it would transform the design. To my surprise, the etched areas acted as a resist, creating a striking contrast against the waxed background. This version has a softer, more vintage look compared to the original, where the etched design was more pronounced. Both styles have their charm, but I’d love to hear which one you prefer—let me know in the comments below!

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Crochet Hearts

I have really enjoyed crocheting for charities. I recently found the Peyton Heart Project. This pattern works quickly, and you can use your scrap yarn for these hearts. If you would like to use a different pattern from mine, there are several other heart patterns available on the site for both crocheting and knitting. Peyton Heart Project has a printable tag you can use with your heart and then place your heart somewhere that it can be found.

From the Peyton Heart Project’s website:

A global project was created to help end suicide and bullying and the stigma surrounding mental health issues. The Peyton Heart Project was inspired by several stories including that of a 13-year-old boy named Peyton James who died by suicide in 2014. The hearts are placed in public places worldwide for people to find during their everyday lives. We hope the hearts cause people to stop for a moment and reflect on a young life lost to suicide, on bullying, and on the fact that everyone’s life matters.

I plan to add the tag to the hearts and carry them with me in my car. As I visit, shop, or travel I will have them with me to distribute. I hope those that find my hearts are touched and enjoy them. This is a great way to share the love of crochet and do some good with it.

Here is the pattern for the hearts I made. At the bottom of this post, you can find a free printable PDF version of the pattern if you want to download it.

Heart Pattern:

magic circle

work the entire first round into the magic circle

ch 2
tr x3
dc x4
tr x 1
dc x 4
tr x 3
ch 2

ss into the magic chain

sc
hdc x 2 into first stitch
hdc x 3 into second stitch
hdc x 2 into third stitch
1hdc into next 3 stitches
hdc x 2 into seventh stitch
hdc, dc, hdc into eigth stitch
hdc x 2 into nineth stitch
1hdc into next 3 stitches
hdc x 2 into thirteenth stitch
hdc x 3 into fourteenth stitch
hdc x 2 into fifteenth stitch
ss and end

weave in the beginning thread to the top of the heart

tie both strands * together with an overhand knot using both threads as one.

trim

*cut the strands to be about 5-6” long

Here is the link to the downloadable PDF pattern. [heart pattern]

If you plan to use your crochet hearts for the Peyton Heart Project, please be sure to visit their site and read through all the instructions for the project.

Layered Heart SVG

Create a layered heart valentine with this free SVG file.

with CutCardStock

For Valentine’s Day, I am making a layered heart valentine with CutCardStock. I chose to make the heart alone but you can alter the file in many different ways. Use it as part of a card. Or maybe you want to only use two of the layers. And with any SVG file, you can change the size of the file and the colors you cut them out of for a variety of different looks.

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I used three different card stocks for my project. The heart is made with layering Pop-Tone Razzleberry as the top layer, Stardrea m Metallic i n Kunzite, and the bottom solid heart layer in Bright Silver Foil.

I cut the three different layers of cardstock on a Cricut Maker. I set the size of the heart to 5″ tall.

You can see how pretty those detailed layers are and they would work well individually as well as together. A totally different idea would be to use them as stencils.

Video Tutorial:

Please visit the store to download the free SVG file for the heart. [Layered Heart SVG]

The close-up view shows the three layers as well as the dimension of the finished piece. You can also see the detail of the cut design.

Free Valentine Printable

Grab this free printable for Valentine’s Day.

Grab this free printable for scrapbooking, card making, and mixed media crafting. The free printable linked below is a PDF file.

valentine Download

Heart Box SVG

Make a heart box with this free svg file. #sponsored @cutcardstock

This post is a part of the CutCardStock design team. This month they are featuring neon papers. I used their Astrobright Pulsar Pink cardstock to make this heart box.

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Some products used in this post were provided by
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I used a Cricut Maker to cut the card stock and Rinea foiled paper.

laceheartbox Download

Heart Boxes

This is an example of the sixty some odd heart boxes we made for Valentine’s Day. Who were the lucky recipients? Kids in my daughters’ classes and their basketball teammates. What was inside? Those famous lip balm balls everyone is talking about, a mustache whistle and a valentine gumball. Some boxes were filled with spritz heart cookies as well. We had so much fun making them, we worked in a production line fashion. This was from last year. This year, we need to come up with something similar to place those yummy Lindt Chocolates into. That post will be coming soon.

A few more of the boxes finished.

Materials:

Valentine-themed scrapbook paper
personal cutting machine (I used a Cricut Explore Air 2)
or scissors
free svg file or free printable template (both are linked below)

Special thanks to Cricut for providing the Cricut Explore Air 2 in order to produce posts similar to this one.
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The files we used were from The Craft Chop and you can use them too. Oh, did I mention they were free?

Tags SVG file post: http://thecraftchop.bravesites.com/entries/svg/tags

Heart box SVG file post: http://thecraftchop.bravesites.com/entries/svg/heart-box-2