Why Pineapple Hill?

The pineapple has been a symbol of hospitality since the days of the early American colonies. According to legend, the symbol began with the sea captains of New England who would spear a pineapple on a fence post outside their home to let the community know of their safe return home and to invite friends to visit and share their hospitality.

Likewise, we hope Pineapple Hill Designs boutique will make you feel “Welcome”! We know how important it is to find something special for that certain someone or just the right accessory to complete a room. We believe everyday is a day to celebrate, and we have just the thing to help you create something special out of the ordinary.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Love These

Pocket ♥ Presents
"Itty Bitty Valentines"
Decorate matchboxes with romantic designs, then fill with Valentine's treats.
via All You

You’ll need:
  • Scissors
  • Red, pink and white wrapping paper in assorted solids and patterns
  • Craft matchboxes (at ecrater.com)
  • Glue stick
  • Heart-shaped paper punches in graduated sizes (available at craft stores)
  • Pinking shears
  • Assorted decorative items, including red baker’s twine (at baking supply stores), small gift tags and
  • small adhesive rhinestone strips (at craft stores)
  • Small Valentine’s Day candies, such as heart-shaped red hots or red-pink-and-white candy corn
1. Cut wrapping paper to wrap around outside of box.
2. Apply glue to the back of wrapping paper. Adhere paper to matchbox, working from one end and pushing out any air bubbles as you go.
3. Using heart-shaped punches in different sizes, make hearts out of wrapping paper. Or cut narrow strips of wrapping paper using pinking shears and make a design by punching out a row of small hearts from strips.
4. Decorate wrapped boxes as desired, using hearts, heart strips, baker’s twine, gift tags and adhesive rhinestone strips.
5. Fill matchboxes with assorted candies.

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2 comments:

Ann Marie said...

Super cute!
Why are things always so cute wrapped up tiny?

Marci said...

Those are adorable!!!