Another simple gift idea in honor of National Craft Month. This simple cardboard hatbox has been transformed into a truly special gift. My daughter received this gift from my Mom. It is a collection of pictures of my daughter from the time she was a baby with all the members of my family. It's a gift that my daughter holds dear and still uses to keep her most treasured items. It's simply one of the best gifts my girl has ever received!
And so simple, here's how it's done:
You'll need a cardboard hat box. Usually you can find these in any craft store, we have an AC Moore and a Michaels near us and both have them. A jar of Decoupage, copies of your favorite pictures and some themed scrap booking paper. Keep in mind that you can use newspaper articles or magazine clippings too. You can virtually decoupage anything! Even fabric works!
Simply lay out your design of pictures and words and decoupage. Apply decoupage to the back of each item to paste it on, then decoupage the outside once everything is set. Also, decoupage comes in matte or glossy. A few coats of glossy on top can really give it a finished look. Of course, it will take a day or two to dry.... but wa-la - best gift ever!!!!
Make this special gift for someone special...Mothers day is just around the corner! What Mom or Grandma wouldn't love one of these to keep her special memories in?
Keep Crafting....we'll keep bloggin'! We love gifts; making them, giving them and sharing them!Best,
Nancy
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