It’s been a busy time in the Shabby Art Boutique studio this month with special birthdays, anniversaries and now Mother’s Day is just around the corner too.
I know I’ve said this here before, but it is something I truly believe….
The wrapping on the gift is an integral part of the whole gift receiving experience.
Gift wrapping needn’t be expensive to make a big impact.
And I think you’ll be surprised at how quick this sweet 3 drawer gift box was to make.
It also cost less than buying a cardboard gift box from the discount store.
Now I realise that this particular gift box is only suitable for smaller items.
I have 3 things to go in the drawers… hence the design…
But I hope it plants the seed of inspiration so that others can use it to add interest to the art of gift wrapping.
Instructions:
For this box I used a pack of matches that came cello wrapped as a set of 3.
They are the larger sized matches, so each box measures 3” long x 2” wide x 1” high.
1. After emptying the matches out of the boxes and putting aside to use later on, I glued all 3 boxes together to form a little chest of drawers.
2. I cut a strip of pretty scrapbooking paper 3” wide and long enough to wrap around the outside of the set of 3 boxes. I left a small excess, so the ends overlap underneath when I glued the paper around the box.
Each drawer front and inside the drawers were covered with a coordinating paper. Glue in place and sand the edges with a nail file. To make it easier to pull the drawers in and out, I recommend the use of tiny handles sold in scrapbooking stores. Mine are by Kaisercraft.
3. The box looks far more interesting with little feet, so I glued 4 pink acrylic, facet cut beads to the bottom of the box. To embellish, I added a long piece of seam binding ribbon…. because every gift needs pretty ribbon!
4. The final touches on this particular box were a tiny Tilda postcard, a mini crochet doily and a handmade satin peony flower.
The gift box is almost a gift in itself… destined to be used again after the gift has been opened.
So… with about $3 of supplies (approx) and less than 20 minutes of my time, this will make for a memorable ‘shabbilicious’ gift.
Happy crafting
♥
Kerryanne
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This is so pretty and easy to make. Thanks so much!
Yes Gerolene, it is super easy, yet still gorgeous!! 🙂
What a pretty and darling idea! Thank you for sharing!
You are welcome. I’m glad you liked it. 🙂
Hi Kerryanne,
I so agree with you about the wrapping, it needs to be beautiful as well………..
This lil gift box is a real beauty, and don’t think you could find that any place either.
Very clever and very pretty, who ever receives it should love it……….
and it is perfect for Mother’s day or any day…………..
Also thanks for hosting hon,
Blessings, Nellie
Thank you Nellie. I’ve always gone the extra mile with wrapping a gift… family and friends just expect it now, but that’s half the fun of giving 🙂
This is delightful Kerryanne. As you say, a gift in its own right.
What a lovely addition to a bedside table or a dressing table.
Toni xx
Thank you Toni. Yes, it would be very cute on a dressing table. It could look so completely different too, just by using different styles of paper and embellishments.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne xx
What a beautiful gift idea for my mother for mothers day, thank you
For sharing, xx
You are most welcome Lyn. I hope you enjoy making this gift box as much as I did. 🙂
This is wonderful!! I would have never thought of something so clever!
Thank you Cheryl. It was such a fun and easy project 🙂
Love it!
Do you have a tutorial fir making the peony?
Hi Sherry, yes I do have a tutorial for making the peonies – http://shabbyartboutique.com/2015/04/diy-fabric-peonies.html
There’s a Tutorials tab on my navigation bar that has a list and link to all my tutorials 🙂
I hope you enjoy making the peonies… I love making them!!