Percy used to take a prescription that came in cute little folding boxes, so I have a stacks of them. They are the perfect size for small gifts, but are cringe-inducingly ugly, with banged up outsides and the remains of shipping labels stuck all over them. This is my quick and easy method for making them gift-worthy!
Step 1: remove any stickers or labels. Unfold the box and lay it out on printed contact paper (of course I'm using my favorite faux bois paper!).
Step 2: trace around the box.
Step 3: cut, being sure to include any notches or slits.
Step 4: working from one side to avoid wrinkles, slowly un-peel the contact paper and stick it onto the box (hint, un-peel just a little bit of the backing at a time, moving slowly across the box).
Step 5: fold the box back up, and you're done! Now it's pretty enough for a present - no wrapping required!
Have a great Thursday!
6 comments:
I am absolutely trying this! I have a couple of boxes that would be perfect. I think some sprigs of greenery, holly, etc would be gorgeous!
Holy crapola, I even just bought some faux bois contact paper the other day. Now I actually have something to do with it. I think I'm going to use it to fancy up my post packaging! Thanks!
I'm glad you like it! One other tip I forgot to mention in the post - it's best to trace a little large, then trim down once the contact paper is on the box (using scissors or an x-acto knife, if you want to be really precise). Let me know how it works out!
How pretty. It's a great idea. I'm sure the recipients will treasure the box like it's a gift in itself!
Loulou Downtown
Of course the trick is to have those cute little boxes lying around!
did you buy your faux bois contact paper in the nati? if so, I would be greatly appreciative if you could tell me where, so that I can stock up when we come home for the holidays! the closest Michaels Crafts to me is 3 trains away :(
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