A co-worker and good friend is retiring at the end of this month, so I decided to make a few extra gifts for her last day. She loves white chocolate, so I dressed up a large chocolate bar and filled a Mini Paper Pumpkin Box full of her favorites.
The Nothing’s Better Than stamp set and coordinating Love You More Than Dies were perfect for this project! (Purchase in a bundle to save 10%!) I just tweaked the message a little to say “Miss” versus “Love” You More Than Chocolate. (The word “Miss” comes from the Well Written Dies.)
I stamped the chocolates with StazOn ink on Shimmery White Cardstock and watercolored with Early Espresso and Sahara Sand. I created the ombre designed word with the same colors.
Tip: To create the ombre word, I like to have a paper towel handy. First use the medium Water Painter to dampen the entire die with clear water. Then, add color starting at the bottom and blending up. To really make a dramatic statement, use the paper towel to absorb any color that blends to the top and blot it away.
I wrapped the box with two strips of In Good Taste Designer Series Paper and adhered the ends with Tear & Tape Adhesive. (This is my go to adhesive for 3-D projects to ensure everything stays in place.)
Just for fun, I added a little 3/8″ Denim Ribbon looped under the main tag.
For my second project, I decorated the chocolate bar with the Tasteful Touches stamps and coordinating Tasteful Labels Dies. (Purchase in a bundle to save 10%!)
Similar to the first project, I stamped the flowers with StazOn ink on Shimmery White Cardstock and watercolored them, this time with Night of Navy and Balmy Blue ink. I added some more elegant embellishments, including a Square Vellum Doily, In Good Taste Element, and a little baker’s twine from the Flowers For Every Season Ribbon Pack.
Have a great day!
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