I think that one of the best parts about receiving a gift, is the pretty packaging it comes in. There’s something about a little glitter, sparkle or fun accent on a present that makes me even more excited for what’s inside.
Today I thought I’d share a quick, easy, DIY gift box tutorial that you can use to package up a special present or two this holiday season. It goes as fast as it takes for your paint to dry, literally, so you can whip a few of these cute boxes up in no time flat!
You will Need:
- Paper mache boxes
- Paint
- Foam brush
- Vinyl decals or stickers
With your foam brush, paint your paper mache box(es). If you’re using a metallic or high gloss paint, you’ll need a few coats to get good, even coverage. Let the boxes base and top dry completely, about 20 minutes.
Choose a sticker pattern or design you want on your box, and apply it to the lid and base.
You’ll want to make sure your paint is completely cured, or your stickers won’t stay down well. If you still have problems because of the paper mache texture from the box, just use a small dab of glue on the back of your decal to keep it securely in place.
And guess what?… that’s it! See, I told you, easiest DIY gift box ever, yet still super stylish and fun.
Don’t forget that these are also great to reuse over and over again, or even to have on a shelf as decor. You can keep them out for everyday to store small jewelry, buttons or other small items in too.
We spend a lot of time thinking about the presents we want to give to the people in our lives, and there’s nothing better than giving a gift to someone who you know will appreciate and love it, so make it extra special this year and give them their present in beautiful packaging personalized by you, too!
