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White Christmas Boxes
Textured wallpaper turns gift boxes into special-delivery packaging.
From Better Homes and Gardens “Christmas From the Heart” Library
Use this basic technique to
decorate boxes of any shape
or size.
What You Need:
* Papier-mache box (available at crafts stores)
* 1 roll of textured wallpaper
* Tape measure
* Crafts glue
* Disposable dish or cup
* 2-inch sponge brush
* Sheer white ribbon, gold-edged
* White decorations as desired
Instructions:
1. Trace and cut wallpaper for lid and sides of lid. Place the box, top side down, on the wrong side of the wallpaper. Use a pencil to trace around the lid. Cut out the lid shape, adding a 1/2-inch margin for the tabs. Use tape measure to determine the circumference of each lid; add 1/2 inch for overlap. Measure the height of the lid; add 1/8 inch. Use these measurements to cut a strip of wallpaper for the sides of the lid.
2. Trace and cut wallpaper for box base and sides of box. Place the box base on the wrong side of the wallpaper. Trace around the base; cut on the traced line. Use tape measure to find the circumference of the base; add 1/2 inch for overlap. Measure the height of the base; add 1 inch for top and bottom tabs. Use these measurements to cut a piece of wallpaper for the base sides.
3. Prepare glue. Mix glue and a few drops of water in a dish until the glue is the consistency of light cream.
