Fabulous Friday Heartfelt Creations Alumni Blog Hop Chocolate and Tea Box

Welcome to the December 2018 Heartfelt Creations Alumni Blog Hop

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The hop starts at 8 AM EDT on Friday, December 28, 2018, 2018 and closes Monday, December 31, 2018 at 11.59 PM EDT. The winner will be announced on the Heartfelt Creations blog and on Facebook on the Wednesday January 2, 2019.

This is a tea and chocolate gift box that can be adapted for any occasion. It is easy to make in under an hour!
1. Cut a piece of card stock 6 inches x 9 inches. Score at 4 inches and 5 inches on the long side of the card stock.
2. Cut 4 decorative Heartfelt Love paper mats for the base at 5 3/4 inches by 3 3/4 inches. Cut 2 pieces of decorative Heartfelt Love paper mats for the base at 3/4 inch by 5 3/4 inches. Lay 18 inches of ribbon down on the outside of the box and glue the decorative Heartfelt Love paper mats in place. Glue the inside decorative mats in place.
3. Cut one piece of card stock for the chocolate pocket at 3 1/2 inches by 7 inches. Score on two short sides and one long side at 1/2 inch and 1 inch. Form box pocket and glue to one inside of the box base.
4. Cut two pieces of card stockat 3 1/2 inches by 4 1/2 inches for the tea pockets. Score on two short sides and one long side at 1/2 inch and 1 inch. Form box pockets and glue to the second inside of the box base.
5. Cut one piece of decorative Heartfelt Love paper for the chocolate pocket at 4 3/4 inches x 2 1/4 inches and glue in place.
6. Cut two pieces of decorative Heartfelt Love paper for the tea pockets at 2 1/4 inches x 2 1/4 inches and glue in place.
7. Die cut two outside decorative pocket accents lace pieces from white card stock and glue in place on the upper outside of each side of the box.
8. Die cut two small and one large elegant pocket accents pieces from white card stock and glue in place on the inside chocolate and tea pockets.
9. Die cut “A Gift For You” from the ornamental tags die from white card stock and glue in place on the outside from of the box.

Decorative Pocket Accents Die
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Be sure to visit all the blogs in the hop and leave a lovely comment as one lucky comment will be randomly selected from a mystery blog to receive a $25 gift certificate to shop with Heartfelt Creations. To claim the prize, the winner will need to contact socialmedia@heartfeltcreations.us with the words December Alumni Blog Hop Winner.

47 Comments (+add yours?)

  1. Sue D
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 08:29:59

    Great design to give a gift of tea and chocolate. I like the papers and dies you used.

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  2. Kathy/NorthCarolina
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 09:51:12

    What a fantastic project, Pam! I love this idea! Wishing you a happy, healthy and creative year in 2019! Thanks for hopping! xo

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  3. Holly Klingensmith
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 09:57:40

    What a great project. I have some HFC Paper that would be great for this project.

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  4. Lyla McDaniel
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 09:58:41

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful box and for the instructions…I will be trying to make it for a friend this weekend.

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  5. Cynthia Pryor
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 10:11:32

    What a great idea that could be done with any of the Heartfelt Creations paper! Thanks for the detailed instructions. Lovely.

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  6. Denise Evans
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 10:32:51

    Love this idea! What a thoughtful, beautiful gift this would make for a special friend. The Heartfelt Creations paper is gorgeous, as always.

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  7. Lisa Conner
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 10:44:12

    I know its a few months away yet but I think this idea will be perfect for Mother’s Day. I love seeing ways to showcase the lovely decorative accent dies.

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  8. Marian Narodowiec
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 11:07:33

    Love this! Love the lace look!

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  9. Carla Hundley
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 11:59:00

    How fabulous this
    is! Love how it
    unfolds with all
    the pockets inside.
    Carla from Utah

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  10. Ginger
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 12:18:03

    Oh such a great project! It is so pretty too!!!
    Love the box idea!

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  11. Bonnie Brown
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 12:29:53

    Love the box idea. I think it’s lovely.

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  12. Elizabeth Monter
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 12:54:22

    I need to add some of these does to my birthday wishlist, beautiful work!

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  13. Martie Rollin
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 13:54:25

    Love how this folds up into a delightful package. Well done!

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  14. Carla
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 14:10:39

    Thank you for the tutorial
    I need to make a late Christmas gift for friend who loves tea. This is a beautiful box

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  15. Theresa Parker
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 14:16:15

    On my, what a cleaver idea, just stunning…

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  16. Sharon Gullikson
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 14:26:05

    How cute the box is. It would make a wonderful gift for any friend. NICE job.

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  17. Brian Poteraj
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 14:33:07

    Such a nice box for tea. It will make a tea party even nicer.

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  18. craftyoneblog
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 14:53:31

    Such a gorgeous box so inspired to try this

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  19. marygw
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 16:19:42

    This is so wonderful! Very creative box to make for a wonderful tea party!

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  20. Terry Law
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 18:07:59

    This is a fabulous idea! I can’t wait to try it!

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  21. Jessica Eiss
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 19:00:08

    I love new gift card giving ideas! Thank you! I like some of the above posted ideas too.

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  22. dannscraftingwhims
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 19:21:01

    Just under an hour? I’m sure it’d take me half a day. lol! But the end result is so lovely it’d be worth it!

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  23. Arlene Burke
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 20:14:06

    What a great idea. Thank you for the directions and happy holidays.

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  24. Glenda Buster
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 20:54:35

    Awesome project!

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  25. Pat Kult
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 21:27:30

    Beautiful boxes have so many uses. Love this idea.

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  26. Helen
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 21:59:59

    What a lovely creation, Pam. Great paper choice for this project. tfs

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  27. Kathy Whitaker
    Dec 28, 2018 @ 22:57:07

    Great project thanks for the inspiration.

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  28. Sandi B.
    Dec 29, 2018 @ 00:48:00

    This is beautiful box to use for tea. Thank you for sharing with us.

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  29. 1sassy1
    Dec 29, 2018 @ 04:46:47

    A great project for anytime but especially for Valentine”s Day coming up. I’m going to give it a go . Thank you for the inspiration!

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  30. Deborah Gove
    Dec 29, 2018 @ 08:44:16

    Beautiful! I love the coneflowers! ❤ Wishing you a Happy New Year!

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  31. ednamburgess
    Dec 29, 2018 @ 09:38:05

    Such a clever idea. Love the red colored paper and the pretty Lacey trimming.

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  32. Dana R
    Dec 29, 2018 @ 11:13:46

    Such a wonderful project and gift idea! Think I will try this idea for Valentine’s day….and Easter 🙂

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  33. Joy white
    Dec 29, 2018 @ 11:29:25

    Great project,love it!!

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  34. Verna Angerhofer
    Dec 29, 2018 @ 12:01:56

    Wonderful gift box and so beautifully created.

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  35. ScrapperJanice
    Dec 29, 2018 @ 13:29:18

    What a great idea! Beautifully done!

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  36. Debbie A Smith
    Dec 29, 2018 @ 17:24:14

    Great gift idea!

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  37. Connie
    Dec 29, 2018 @ 20:24:35

    Wonderful idea. I’m giving my daughter a teapot. I’ll make one of these to fill with tea and giver her with the teapot. Thank you for the great project.

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  38. Jade Passmore
    Dec 30, 2018 @ 00:05:21

    What a cute and clever tea and chocolate gift box!

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  39. Barb H.
    Dec 30, 2018 @ 00:35:28

    Great idea for Valentines Day

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  40. Sandi Calhoun
    Dec 30, 2018 @ 08:39:01

    Love this idea!

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  41. Susan Boeglin
    Dec 30, 2018 @ 12:08:48

    I love these pocket cards. This one is beautiful. Thank you.

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  42. Linda Stenzel
    Dec 30, 2018 @ 13:16:26

    I so love this adorable gift box/card! Definitely will make this! Thanks 😊

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  43. Ikemo
    Dec 30, 2018 @ 13:35:12

    Really nice gift box. Papers look great in this idea

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  44. Tracy Crane
    Dec 30, 2018 @ 22:17:33

    Great project Pam. Loved the hop x

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  45. Betty-Jane Caspick
    Dec 30, 2018 @ 22:31:41

    I love this idea! Your instructions are easy to follow, thank you.

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  46. Sara Emily Barker
    Dec 31, 2018 @ 08:01:49

    This is such a clever gift idea! I love the lacy accents and colors! It’s great to see the Ornamental Tags die used in a different way than Kathy did–what a versatile die! Thank you for your inspiration! Happy New Year!

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  47. Tina Penner
    Dec 31, 2018 @ 11:46:57

    I love this pretty card/gift idea! Lovely project!

    Reply

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