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Jeweled Gift Boxes

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Date: 12/12/2006 Topics: Christmas > Gifts > Crafts | Craft Projects > Other  
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Jeweled
Jeweled
I bought the boxes at the dollar store and thought to myself that even though they were pretty I thought they could use some sparkle. I had some leftover beads from making Christmas ornaments so I decided to sparkle up my boxes.

This was a craft that I could do in front of the TV big plus I couldn't miss my cooking shows. I also thought this would be a great way to jazz up those decorated cardboard boxes we all have that may be looking a little tired.

Time:

1/2 Hour maximum depending on how many of them you are doing

Materials:

  • Dollar store boxes
  • Left over gems, small tri-beads pearls and any other small sparklers
  • Good strong glue I used regular white Elmers

Jeweled Gift Boxes

Directions:

The boxes I used had a oriental feel so I chose to bead where every there was a flower on the fabric. On the green box I free formed a branch on the fabric. I took the white glue and straight from the bottle I applied a small dab of glue and the pushed on a small bead. On the boxes that have two layers of beads I let the first bead dry then added a second bead. This could be used to decorate any fabric or wooden box.

By Debra from Colorado Springs, Co

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By Lynda (Guest Post)
Jazzes them up, you're so right. I used to do this to most everything bland, but forgot about it along the way to retirement. Thanks for reminding me. God bless you. : )

Posted on 12/15/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse

By hvnlyhills (36) Profile Blog! Contact
Nice way to add a little "bling" to a once simple box!
Makes you think of lots of other possibilities!

Cheryl
http://www.2ewenique.com

Posted on 12/14/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse

By mommamoody (53) Profile Contact
Wow this looks cool!

Posted on 12/13/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse

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