Hi everyone! This is Chrissy with a cool way to transform an old craft or photo box into something new, hip, and unique. All you need is some Mod Podge, awesome paper, some ribbon, and a clear tape with a cool pattern. I used old book paper, May Arts Ribbon, and the really hip “Numbers” clear tape from Vintage Street Market.
It really is almost impossible to make a mistake when all you do is tear paper then glue it to the box. I applied little bits of paper until my whole box was covered. I used a Vintage Street Market tag for the label insert and lined the edge of the lid with that awesome grass green May Arts ribbon.
As a finishing touch, I added some visual interest and contrast with my “Numbers” tape. I applied the tape around all edges and seams.
The finishing touch was adding a piece of the buttons paper from Vintage Street Market to the inside panel of my box.
Thanks for taking a look! I hope you all try a little upcycling too.
Supplies:
- Ribbon: May Arts (FNN15 Green Twill 1.5”)
- Paper: Vintage Street Market, Gauche Alchemy
- Tape: Vintage Street Market
- Adhesive: Mod Podge
Blog post by: Christina Colón
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Very fun box!
This turned out great! Love the ribbon on the edge of the top!
Great idea! Love how it turned out!
This is such a great idea…thanks!
This is so neat. I love the different messed up papers….It's like a jigsaw puzzle in a way…so cute.
What a fab idea and great way to use up scraps
Thanks for the inspiration….I JUST bought 4 of this type of box to do just this! Great idea to use up scraps!
What a cute idea. And a nice use of leftover paper.
Pretty snazzy! I can see a shoe box makeover in the near future!
What fun! Thanks for sharing this clever and fun idea.
Love the upcycle of this box and how useable it is. great job and thanks for sharing the fun.
This is a great thing to do with kids. Destructo boys can tear the paper and girls can choose paper placement.
Love all the buttons accents.
Great idea! Thanks for sharing it with us. :D
Sweet collage project! This is something I am going to do with my grandson and we'll make him a treasure box out of his old coloring book pages and old reading books. LOVE this idea!
Very cool way to decorate a box!
I so love covered boxes! And this is a make-over I would love to see in my scraproom, where 20 of these boxes currently reside, all in their original mix-matched coverings! You have given me a project here today!
What a cute idea!
What a beautiful and fun box! I need to do this for my craft storage.
Wonderful transformation. I love collaged boxes.