Today, I am excited to share a simple upcycled craft with you. We'll turn a snack popcorn box into a beautiful Christmas gift box using just a few materials. I love projects like this because they are a great way to reuse items around your home and show off your creativity. I will provide you with a full list of materials, and you can also check out the video tutorial in this post. If you are ready, I would love it if you created it with me.
Video tutorial
**Materials Needed:**
- One box with a lid
- Decorative napkin
- Paint marker
- Paintbrush
- Jute
- Mod Podge
- Acrylic paint (I’m using white and dark green)
- Faux greenery and other fall embellishments of your choice
- Scissors
- Optional: sanding block
Start by using a paintbrush to apply acrylic paint to the box. A quick tip: sanding the surface will help the paint adhere better if the box has a glossy texture. I found that sanding the top surface of my box improved the paint's adhesion. Allow the paint to dry fully; you may need two to three coats, depending on your desired coverage.
Next, prepare the lid. Again, consider sanding the surface to prepare it for painting. I sanded mine and then applied dark green paint.
Once the paint on the lid has dried, take your decorative napkin and carefully remove the second layer. After that, use scissors to cut out the design you want for your project.
Use a paintbrush to apply Mod Podge to the painted surface of the gift box. Gently place the cut-out napkin over the layer of Mod Podge. Once the napkin is in place, apply another layer of Mod Podge over the top of the napkin. You can then use a heating tool to gently go over the decorative napkin.
Next, take a paint marker to create a design on your lid. I chose to apply dots to make it resemble snow. You can choose any design you like.
Finally, take some jute or ribbon and attach it to the box. I added jute running across and down my gift box, tied it off, and then added my faux greenery, inserting it between the jute.
And that’s it! I love how this turned out. It’s a wonderful way to decorate and personalize the box, making a gift feel extra special when presented in a handmade gift box.
Thank you for visiting and crafting with me! Until next time, take care.
Great and so beautiful. WOW Saw your post at Homestead Blog Hop. My entries this week are numbered #15+17 Hope you will join SSPS https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/
Amazing, love it and well done. I love to reuse whatever I can, ISO dumping it. Saw your post at God's Growing Garden: Tuesdays with a Twist Blog Hop. My entries this week are 26+27 Hope you will join SSPS https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/
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This is awesome. Have a Blessed Christmas and Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
DeleteGreat and so beautiful. WOW
ReplyDeleteSaw your post at Homestead Blog Hop.
My entries this week are numbered #15+17
Hope you will join SSPS https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/
Esme, thank you very much! I'm glad you like it. :)
DeleteThat is beautiful! What a great idea.
ReplyDeleteJoanne, thank you very much!
DeleteWhat a lovely idea. It turned out great.
ReplyDeleteClaire, thank you very much.
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ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteGreat upcycle, especially if you get attached to a certain box. Lol
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute idea!
ReplyDeleteAmy, thank you so much. I'm glad you like it. :)
DeleteAmazing, love it and well done. I love to reuse whatever I can, ISO dumping it.
ReplyDeleteSaw your post at God's Growing Garden: Tuesdays with a Twist Blog Hop.
My entries this week are 26+27
Hope you will join SSPS https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/
This looks so pretty! You are full of wonderful ideas!
ReplyDeleteLisa, aw, thank you. I appreciate it. 🙂
DeleteSuch a darling idea Steph. perfect for gifting. I am happy to feature your DIY Christmas gift box at Love Your Creativity.
ReplyDeleteLinda, thank you very much. I am so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for the feature.
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