No Ordinary Crayon Box

 Today I have something that shows you

how you can use some printable papers and personalize

a gift for someone or turn something into the way you want it.

I found this adorable little wooden purse shaped trinket box

that I wanted to customize for my granddaughter to put her crayons in.

We couldnt have a plain old box for her, we had to glam it up

and give it some pazazz.

Since these papers are the U-print download, you can print

to the size you need.

I am using the Garden Dreams Pink Bees Paper pack

from Sherri Baldy My Besties.

All the papers match beautifully and can be used

in a variety of varations to get the look that is

"just right"

I began by taking the hardware off the box and priming and painting

it all white.  It took 2 coats for a good coverage with a light sanding

after the second coat.

This is where the fun began.  I began placing the papers once printed 

to cover the front and back to see which placement

I liked and with different variations til the 

look that I wanted just popped out.

I painted gesso on the front panel of the box and also

a coating on the back of the paper.   I used a brayer

to go over the paper to make sure all the bubbles

where out and to also make sure I had a great bond.

I set it aside to let it dry completely.  I repeated the same process

for the back panel also.

Once dry, I took a exacto knife and trimmed all the extra paper away.

I took a nail file and gentle filed the edges to remove any little

pieces.

I covered every inch with mod podge to completely seal everything

and added the hardware back on.

Check out all the wonderful paper packs available

and decorate away.

You can find all the printable paper packs HERE

Thank you for joining me and hope to see you again.

Until next time

Happy Crafting