Inspired by the colorful trends of pixels, {color} palettes, and{ombre} patterns that are cheering folks up these days. I made this pixel heart for someone special. It might look time-consuming, but it wasn't too bad and rather relaxing- I imagine that a craft project like this would be a perfect way to pass time at the sanitarium.
I started with a large paper heart box of chocolates. It is best if the heart doesn't have a lip around the edge and isn't too textured. First, I glued a piece of pink card stock to the top of the box, trimming edge with exacto when dry - the card stock smoothed out the slightly embossed pattern.
The squares are cut from a craft punch - which is a way for me to avoid human error with measuring/cutting up little tiny squares. I think the punch was 5/8 inch. I gathered up every scrap of pink and red paper I had from past projects as well as more paint chips from an old paint deck{but, I imagine you could 'liberate' a few from the Home Depot}. To start, I drew a horizontal guide line the width of one square down from the top and glued my first course. With the remainder of the courses, I applied glue to a small area at a time and made sure that the squares were tight and aligned to the first row. As I worked, I burnished the mosaic with the back of a spoon on top of scratch paper. I trimmed the edge with an exacto and then glued pink paper to the sides of the lid.
This gift is more about the box than the chocolates, it would be ideal to make my own treats for someone. The week after Valentine's Day, when stores are discounting the remainders, is a way to snap up boxes for future projects. Ditch the chocolates they include{ I swear I will make my husband take them to work} and you're set for next year.
The squares are cut from a craft punch - which is a way for me to avoid human error with measuring/cutting up little tiny squares. I think the punch was 5/8 inch. I gathered up every scrap of pink and red paper I had from past projects as well as more paint chips from an old paint deck{but, I imagine you could 'liberate' a few from the Home Depot}. To start, I drew a horizontal guide line the width of one square down from the top and glued my first course. With the remainder of the courses, I applied glue to a small area at a time and made sure that the squares were tight and aligned to the first row. As I worked, I burnished the mosaic with the back of a spoon on top of scratch paper. I trimmed the edge with an exacto and then glued pink paper to the sides of the lid.
This gift is more about the box than the chocolates, it would be ideal to make my own treats for someone. The week after Valentine's Day, when stores are discounting the remainders, is a way to snap up boxes for future projects. Ditch the chocolates they include{ I swear I will make my husband take them to work} and you're set for next year.
For this year, have a happy Valentine's Day.
Best,
Denise
