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Decoupaged Gift Boxes

At a Glance:

#3572 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • Mod Podge Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Ivory White, 2 oz. - 427

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Mod Podge ® Sparkle, 8 oz. - CS11211

Number Needed: 1 $8.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.
instructions

Other Supplies

2 paper mache boxes, Paper pad by Martha Stewart Create™, 2 yards gold wire edge ribbon 2 ½” wide, Sparkle gold Christmas ornament, Icing border stickers (four 12” stickers), Scissors, Ruler, Medium paintbrush

Instructions


Small Box: 

  1.  Paint top and bottom of box Ivory White.
  2. Cut 2”, 1 ½”, and 1” circles of solid and printed papers. Decoupage circles to bottom of box.
  3. Put icing border sticker around lid as shown.
  4. Cut light color paper to fit top of box. Apply paper to top of box with Sparkle Mod Podge. When dry, apply a second coat.
  5. Tie a bow and hang a small Christmas ornament at the top. Refer to photo for placement.

Large Box:

  1. Paint top and bottom of boxes Ivory White. When dry, apply a second coat if necessary.
  2. Paint box with one coat of Sparkle Mod Podge.
  3. Cut paper strips 1 3/8” and 1” as shown. One dark and one light. Decoupage around the bottom of the box leaving ½” between stripes. When dry, apply 1 coat of Sparkle Mod Podge.
  4. Cut an oval from dark paper and glue to top of lid. Apply icing border sticker around lid. Apply 1 coat of Sparkle Mod Podge.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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