Recycled Glamour Gift Box

Benetta
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decorative gift box Christmas is a time for sharing small gifts with family, friends, and neighbors. It is a time to spread some cheer and good will. Turn an old cardboard box into a glamorous box. Fill it with a thoughtful gift, such as chocolates or a homemade jar of jam, and you are ready to share the spirit of Christmas without breaking the bank in the process.

Total Time: 30 minutes, drying time included

Yield: one box

Supplies:

used round cardboard box
0.5 in wide self-adhesive silver glitter fabric tape
silver rhinestone encrusted flat-sided charm
bronze ink glimmer mist
powder green acrylic paint
Pilot silver marker pen
standard scissors
quick-drying craft glue (such as Bostik Clear)
two sponges ~ use those that were inside medicine bottles

Steps:

Use the one sponge to give the bottom part of the box and the lid an uneven wash with the green paint and allow to dry thoroughly.
Use the second sponge to give the box and lid a wash with the ink glimmer mist and allow to dry thoroughly.

Use the silver pen to add squiggles to the box and lid. Then, in random places, use the pen to add ink drops and use your finger to smear the silver ink over the box and lid. Allow to dry thoroughly.