CUTE VALENTINES GIFT TUTORIAL...

So here it is - my first attempt at a tutorial. If there is anything that doesn't make sense, just let me know.

Valentines Day is only 48 hours away, but you still have time to complete this cute little gift, or a few of them.

So let's get ready to transform this:

Into this:

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

- Small Bud Vase (I got mine in the floral Dept of Walmart)

- Etching Cream (I used Armor Etch)

- Sticky Back Contact Paper

- Shape or Design you want to use (I used a heart shaped cookie cutter)

- Craft Sponge Brush

- Corks (I got mine in the kitchen gadget section of Walmart)

- Rhinestones and Gem Adhesive

- Red Acrylic Paint

- Organza Ribbon and Charm

- Candy to fill vase

STEP 2

Wipe the surface of the vase you wish to etch with some white vinegar

STEP 3

Prepare your stencil, by cutting your shape out of the center of your contact adhesive.

STEP 4

Stick your contact adhesive to your vase surface.

You must make sure that the edges of your stencil are stuck down well - run your finger nail or a craft stick around the edges - we don't want the etching cream getting underneath the stencil.

STEP 5

Now for the fun part....

Apply the etching cream according to the directions on the bottle.
The Armor Etch had to be applied in a thick layer, and had to be left on for 5 minute.

Now's the time to make that quick cup of tea or coffee.........you deserve it!!!!

STEP 6

Time's up!!!

Rinse off your etching cream according to the manufacturers directions on, and then peel off the contact adhesive.

AND

Voila - look what you have created:-)

STEP 7

Now you can go ahead and embelish it as you wish.

I glued rhinestones around the etched heart shape.

I painted the top of the cork red.

I attached a heart charm to a piece of organza ribbon and tied it around the neck of the vase.

STEP 8

Fill with candy and sit back and admire you're handy work!!!

As I said previously if the instructions don't make sense or I've left something out, just let me know and I'll fix it...

Let me know if you give this a try - I'd love to hear about it:-)