Valentine’s Day Pillow Boxes

Happy Valentine’s Day friends!!

I made these Valentines for my youngest son to take to school.  He’s still in elementary school.  My high school daughter will let me make her some things for school, but my middle school son?  Forget about it.  He’d prefer candy in an unmarked bag.  LOL!

I recently bought the Cricut Imagine Blast Off cartridge and was super thrilled to find that it has a great heart pattern on it.  YAY!  It was perfect for creating these Valentine’s Day pillow boxes.  I printed 5 sheets of heart paper.  I buy cheap 12×12 white paper from Hobby Lobby. 😉

Every time I use the Sizzix Pillow Box I love it even more.  I would love to go to the Sizzix warehouse and see all their things!!  (Yes, I realize that they’d all be boxed up…but still…leave me to my Charlie and the Chocolate Factory/Joy in the Sizzix Warehouse dream.)  What you’re seeing in the above photo is the 5 sheets of 12×12 Cricut Imagine printed heart paper cut into 6×6 pieces.  That was perfect for this die.

This stamp is from my Yummy Puns stamp set!  They’ll be in stock later this week!  The punch I used is the Modern Label, Extra Large from Stampin’ Up.

A little look at the creative process.  Diet Coke + Buffy = Crafty Joy

Here’s a picture of everything in progress.  I didn’t use a Cricut to cut anything today.  I did jump into my paper stash to find that red paper AND some more paper for extra pillow boxes.  This is one of those times that I am super happy that I follow my “cutting scraps into usable sizes” rule.   It made crafting much easier and faster being able to use those pieces as soon as I chose them.  Want to know how I store my scrap paper?  Here’s a video all about it.

The Valentine’s are stuffed with Sweet Tart hearts that have sayings on them.  I happen to know that they are yummy too.  What kind of mother would I be if I didn’t test the candy for the kids?  🙂  LOL!

Wishing you a Wonderful Valentine’s Day!

 

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213 Comments

  1. shelbygeo says:

    Another cute idea! Thanks for all you do!

  2. Love the project! You are amazing! You are one of the very first blogs I found when I found the blogging world! I am a follower, fan on facebook, and subscribed to the newsletter!

  3. Such a darling project! I will have to bookmark for next year. Would love to win the cuttlebug. I am a follower and like you on FB. Don’t tweet though.

  4. Its been a year! Wow! Your website has grown so much! Keep up the great work!

  5. Well Joy, it has been an amazing year! I’ve so enjoyed following you and will continue to follow you. You are just awesome! I have subscribed to your newsletter and also on facebook. Thank you so much for everything!!!

    Amy EK

  6. I’m glad I’m not the only one that watches Buffy or similar shows (*cough*Vampire Diaries*cough*) while they work.

    I followed you on twitter, signed up for the newsletter and liked you on fb as well. I would love to win a cuttlebug.

    And I’m loving all the sizzix stuff lately. It’s making me debate absconding with my sister’s that she left at our parents’ house.

  7. very cute Joy~ I have done all of the following. I am a subscriber, I follow you on FB and on Twitter!

    aecopenhaver at gmail dot com

  8. I love these pillow boxes
    My youngest (11) is allowing me to make treats for his class one more time. Probably not next year. LOL

  10. I signed up for your newsletter but it never comes??? So I just check your site daily anyway

  11. super cute treat box!! I liked you on Facebook and subscribed to your newsletter. TFS!!

    Amanda
    [email protected]

    Happy V-day!!

  12. Joy, I have so enjoyed your projects. You’ve really helped me look at my (dusty) supplies with new eyes. The candy boxes are awesome!

  13. I am now following you on twitter. Love all your super ideas

  14. sherycecampbell says:

    Happy Anniversary Joy. I just recently found you but look forward to your posts everyday. You are the best!!!!

  15. Happy V-Day & Anniversary!!!! Signed up for the Newsletter and already follow on Twitter.
    My day really starts after checking your site.

  16. Happy Anniversary!

    I’m usually very anti-website registering, but after following your projects for several months now, you have finally convinced me to turn a new leaf. After seeing this adorable V-Day project (and scratching my head asking why I didn’t think of it as well!!!), I finally took the plunge and registered for the site, “liked” you on facebook, and subscribed to the newsletter (I’m still anti-Twitter though). Whew! Talk about taking the plunge. I also intend on purchasing some of your stamps – for my crafty 12 year old daughter, of course 😉

    The best part…you’re a February bday baby too! Woohoo! My daughter wants to buy a Zhu Zhu pet for my birthday to guard my cricut at night lol.

    Happy V-Day!

  17. sy3_smith says:

    YAy to super joy! I remember when this started! you’ve done great!! Conrats! thanks for the chance to win a cuttle bug!

  18. mom2molly says:

    Happy 1-Yr. Anniversary!! 🙂
    Already “like” you on Facebook and I’ve signed up for your newsletter! Thanks!!

  19. SpunkyOne says:

    Love love the pillow boxes Joy!

    I’m already a follower on your Blog, FaceBook, Newsletter and just started Twitter 😉

    [email protected]

    SpunkyOne or 2spunky4u (names I already used b4 bloggin )

    Thanks
    Debi

  20. Happy Anniversary! Love following your blog with all your neat ideas. Thanks for the chance to win some “candy”.

  21. LOVE the boxes! Your kids are probably the coolest in school with these handmade treats 🙂

  22. Hi Joy! I love the boxes. I like you on facebook and I already was a subcriber of your newsletter. Thank you so much for the chance to win and I hope you have a great Valentines Day! [email protected]

  23. Christine says:

    Happy Anniversary! I like you on FB and I follow your blog. When I am done here I will sign up for your newsletter.
    You are super generous Joy. What an awesome give away.
    Your treats for your child’s class are super sweet just like you!

    [email protected]
    http://pickulblog.blogspot.com/

  26. I forgot to put that I like you on Facebook and I get your newsletter 🙂

  27. Love the sweet pillow boxes, great job!! I’ve already ‘liked’ you on FB 🙂

  28. I just subscribed to your newsletter!

  29. Dawnmarie says:

    Hi Joy! I’m fairly new to you blog but I just want to say I’m HOOKED!!! I love all your helpful tips and techniques. Of course I’ve had to go out and purchase some of the items you use (didn’t even know some of these things existed!) I look forward to your blog each day!!! Thanks again!

  30. Another great giveaway! Thank you for the opportunity to win!

  31. sandrarena says:

    I’m a follower, get your newsletter and we are facebook friends but I don’t do twitter. 🙂 Oh yea, I’m a huge Buffy fan too!
    Love the pillow boxes, really cute! I really need to invest in some of the sizzix dies. I don’t have any (ugh!). Okay, I’ve made up my mind I’m going to the big city tomorrow to do some craft shopping! Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Joanns, Archivers, etc…. here I come!!! 🙂 Thanks Joy for all your inspiration.

  32. agreenwood1120 says:

    Hi Joy,
    I love your projects, always so cute and creative. I’m a facebook follower, get your newsletter, and am following you on twitter. This is a great give away! Fingers crossed….

  33. Cute pillow boxes. I made an assortment of Valentine treat boxes, and bags for the ladies at work. Love my Cricut and would to win your giveaway, Thanks!

  34. Cute pillow boxes! This is an awesome giveaway! I am going to JoAnns and Michaels on Wed. Super excited to do a little shopping! Happy Valentines Day!!

  35. Happy Anniversary! Love the pillow boxes…I am now following on FB, and singed up for your news letters. I’m so trilled, I came across your web site. Thanks for all the wonderful projects. 🙂 <3 them all!

  36. I am loving the pillow boxes you have been doing lately! These are so SUPER cute! I would have never thought that the heart paper would have come from Blast Off, love it! What an incredible giveaway Joy ~ now that would be an awesome win for sure!! I “liked” you on FB and am now a subscriber to your newsletter! HAPPY ANNIVERSAY AND HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!
    Lori
    http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com/
    got2bcrafting at gmail dotcom

  37. Love the pillow boxes. They are so fun to make and give away with little treats inside. Love your site.

    I already ‘like” you on facebook and have already signed up for your newletter. Would love a cuttlebug! Thanks for all your fun giveaways. Hopefully someday I will win one!

  38. I just recently found our site and I love it! I’m new to scrapbooking so I really en”joy” all the helpful videos and articles you have. Your heart treat boxes are wonderful – I can’t wait to get the kids to bed tonight to give them a try! Thanks again!

  39. Happy Anniversary. I love your ideas and videos. I have learned alot… I have subscribed to your newsletter and like you on facebook.

  40. Super sweet pillow boxes for your son to take to school…the kids will love them (and him!) Its always fun to open something to get the prize inside!!! Congrats on your Superfriends Anniversary!!!! Woot Woot!!! I have been enjoying your blog with all the cool stuff…and your videos are so great!!! Thanks! I’m a follower!!!
    hugs,
    joni

    arcocha at yahoo dot com

  41. We are already friends on FB..but I just signed up for the newsletter!!! Thanks for this great opportunity!
    hugs,
    joni

  42. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! Already a follower and a friend on facebook!!

  43. Happy Super Friends Anniversary! I have been here since that first one and even before that …it is just hard to believe! Time flies when you’re crafting I guess 🙂
    I think it is VERY responsible of you to try the Valentine treats first…I would do it too (no candy for my DD and DS is too young). Too bad I didn’t get a picture of my daughter’s homemade (cricut made) valentines! the girls got 4×4 pink squares with a From heart on the back and a Snow White draw with Cricut markers on the other side. The boys’ were on red cardstock with lions on the front (since boys don’t like pink or princesses LOL!).
    Thanks for the inspiration to make them ourselves! Already a 2x follwer on fb and subscriber 🙂 Thanks!

  45. super cute treat boxes, the kids will love them, I Heart sweet tarts……great giveaway….I don’t have a cuttlebug yet, I know I know what am I waiting for, I really have no excuses….
    I have been a long time follower, subscriber and follower on FB, I have a twitter account but lost password, guess I should go find it….
    thanks sooooo much Joy, I LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog, you always have the greatest ideas, thanks for alll you do!!!!!!!

  46. Joy…..I just love your videos and your blog. You are so much fun and the projects are awesome. Keep up the good work. Thanks so much.

  47. somasapr127 says:

    Cute pillow boxes,also wanted to say that Wrap it up cartridge has the pillow box shape but you need DS or G to hide the image on front. What an awesome giveaway. Also congrats on your 1 yr anniversary.
    I am already a follower on here
    I am already a twitter follower
    I already liked you on facebook
    and today I signed up for the subscribe mail i think that takes care of everything. Thanks !
    somasapr127
    sonusatu at yahoo dot com

  48. the pillowbox treats are so so cute!!

    and Happy Anniversary to you!!!

  49. sweets3068 says:

    Wow Great Give away. And I really need a cuttlebug too.
    I am liking you on FB and getting the newsletter.
    Wish me luck. Thanks for a chance to win such a great prize. and…
    Happy Anniversary

  50. finecrafter says:

    Happy Valentine’s Day!! Love your pillow boxes. I ‘like” you on FB and just subscribed to your newsletter! Love your blog and thank you so much for the giveaway!

    finecrafter at gmail dot com

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