A decoupage box is a great gift idea for many occasions. We used it during class workshops to make gifts for Teacher’s Day 🎁🎊
In a classroom with children, there is no time to take care of details and everyone must have something to do, so the action is always fast 😅. However, in the privacy of your home, you can go crazy with details and create unique works 🤩.
I encourage you to take a look at the first post about decoupage, where I included many tips on how to start and what glue to work with.
Polska wersja: Pudełko decoupage
Required materials
- Napkins – the most ordinary napkins that we use at the table.
- Mod podge or other decoupage glue – I used the Pentart brand, it is very efficient.
- Wooden box
- White acrylic paint
- Brush
- Scissors
How to make a decoupage box
💮 To make the patterns look nice on the box and prevent the ends of the napkins from being visible, it is worth painting the box white with acrylic paint.
💮 Choose the patterns and shapes from the napkins that you like the most and match the overall work.
💮 Together with the class, we followed folk patterns. There is a large Łowicz rosette on the lid of the box. We chose a pattern for the edge of the lid. There are flowers on the sides of the box, so that each child can contribute to the creation of the gift.
💮 Separate the napkins into 3 layers and then leave only the one with the pattern.
💮 Next, we proceed similarly to the previous decoupage, i.e.:
- Apply a thin layer of glue to the wooden box.
- Gently apply subsequent napkin patterns and gently press with your fingers. Do not move so as not to damage the napkin. Larger patterns will get a little lost, but that’s not too bad. After applying the top layer of varnish, it will not be very noticeable. Set aside to dry.
- Put another layer on the napkin to protect the napkin. Leave to dry again.
Decoupage box is ready
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Nothing gives more satisfaction than doing something yourself. I haven’t even thought about DIY as my hobby, I’ve just done different “projects” when it was needed. Sometimes it’s a disguise for the Masquerade Party in kindergarten. Another time, cutting out the pumpkin and baking the witch’s fingers for Haloween. Or simply organizing holiday souvenirs. Now I decided to share my realizations with you. Let’s go it together!
