For all you bloggers out there add your Valentine’s Day crafts. The party will be open till February 13th. And for the rest of you folks I know you will find lots of fun ideas here so you can create your own personal Valentines Day Craft. And we have plenty of time to get ready!
There were rooms and rooms of stuff. This was my first time there and it was a bit overwhelming. So much stuff and even a few boxes. But I was out of luck. All the boxes were overpriced. At least they were for me, who is used to free. I found some boxes, but the price was $10. I could have gotten a new one for that price at Michael’s. Instead I bought this. It was on sale for $2.
Not exactly a box, but it was a start.
Here is a picture of the sanded side and you can see the rectangular shape which is the stubborn glue. It has now officially been renamed the cigar box from glue hell!
And that Salvation Army store was an eye opener for me. Have you ever been to one? What did you buy.
And even better this Valentine’s Day Wooden Gift Box can be used all year long (my favorite part).
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Ten Projects for A Special Valentine's Day - The Boondocks Blog
Monday 28th of December 2020
[…] Simple Wall Decor This simple Valentine’s day craft can be made in a matter of minutes. It adds a pretty whimsical look to any room and the branch is such a nice rustic touch! Check out this recipe Wall Decor using a Tray and Stencils This lovely wall decor was repurposed from an old wood tray. Keri of Repurposing Junkie created her own stencils and then added them onto the wood. I think this is a great Valentine’s day craft, and it’s rustic enough to be used all year long as well. Check out this recipe Hold your Heart in my Hand Dish This stunning sculptural hand dish from Christina of Art Decoration and Crafting, makes a great gift to hold a heart…or some jewelry. Check out this recipe Gift From the Heart This little heart was made thanks to my son’s enthusiasm when he was young. It is a piece from a wooden basket. He managed to break it and I in turn repurposed it into this sweet gift idea using decoupaged paper. Check out this recipe Framed Heart Craft Using a frame as a backdrop, I created this simple idea and added a heart made out of twine wrapped wire. It is very easy to make and after you are done you can still use the frame and add something else in the front. Check out this recipe Sweet Bandana Pillow An easy no sew valentines day craft to make using a bandana. A pillow from A Crafty Mix to give as a gift or as a gift for yourself. Check out this recipe Valentine’s Day Sign A Valentine’s day sign that makes quite an impact from Pili of Sweet Things. Not only is it great as a gift but it can be given all year long. Check out this recipe Big Bold Heart This bold heart had very humble beginnings in the form of paper towel rolls. By the time I was done with it, it measured over 2 feet tall. A big statement Valentines day craft to show your valentine just how much you love them. Check out this recipe Spiral Paper Flowers These adorable flowers shaped into a heart have stolen my heart. They make the perfect Valentine’s day craft and if you were to change out the color of the flowers they could easily be displayed all year long. Check out this recipe Wooden Gift Box A simple wooden cigar box repurposed as a gift box for you to store the chocolates, because we all love Valentine’s chocolates. Check out this recipe […]
15 Ways to Re-Purpose Old Clothes - The Boondocks Blog
Sunday 22nd of November 2020
[…] you see above were once a part of a dress and a skirt. I think they make a lovely embellishment for the wooden box. There is nothing that escapes me, as long as I like a pattern it is not […]
15 Ways to Re-Purpose Old Clothes into Something New - The Boondocks Blog
Wednesday 21st of October 2020
[…] you see above were once a part of a dress and a skirt. I think they make a lovely embellishment for the wooden box. There is nothing that escapes me, as long as I like a pattern it is not […]
Gail @Purple Hues and Me
Saturday 14th of January 2017
Mary, this is darling! You managed to come up with the best ways to recycle objects and this wooden gift box for Valentine's Day is no exception! Great job in making this!
Mary
Saturday 14th of January 2017
Gail thank you so much. I had so much trouble with this one I ended up writing the post last night. But everything turned out for the best in the end.
Keri
Saturday 14th of January 2017
Mary, I really like how you decorated the cigar box, that glue was being a stinker huh?!! The paint and fabric are lovely. The chocolate looks delicious. I hardly go to thrift stores because the prices are usually higher than I like to pay for second hand stuff. However I always thought that the Salvation Army was cheaper with their prices but then again you're in New York so maybe that has something to do with the higher prices. That's one of the reasons I love garage sales, the prices are usually irresistible.
Mary
Saturday 14th of January 2017
Keri it was my first time at a thrift store, I really didn't know what to expect. But I'm glad I shopped my house instead. I guess I'm lucky that my dad doesn't throw anything away. I too like going to yard sales but right now I don't know if there are any going on. I mean it is kind of cold and there was snow... That's ok everything worked out in the end. :)