Quick, Cute, Easy Gifting!

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This time of year I like to add in a few extra gifts for neighbors, teachers, friends, co-workers, etc...

I find the challenge to be, something that lets them know I am thinking of them, but something that doesn't take too much time to put together.

So when I stumbled on a few different versions of this I knew this was a Tweak for me.





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Repurpose everyday boxes into Gift Boxes

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I love to tweak boxes. So any time I see a quality box I stash it away and wait for the perfect opportunity to reinvent it. A quality box must meet at least one of a few criteria.

 

• A lid and a bottom (separate, easier to tweak)
• Quality construction
• Unusual size or shape

Do you recognize this box? This was an easy cheesy redo, but came out beautiful.

 

 

 

1 Whitman's Sampler Box

2 Sheets 12X12 scrapbooking paper

1 poinsettia flower grouping

hot glue gun

favorite scrapbooking glue (I use an ATG gun, and Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive

 

I purposefully left the bottom of the box sides with the Whitman's logo etc. When I repurpose I frequently leave one section original, also covering this are may effect the functionality of the box. If you wanted to cover it I would recommend paint in this area.

 

From first sheet of paper I cut:

2 - 8.75X5.5 pieces this covers the top and bottom of the box

 

From the second sheet of paper I cut:

2 - 2.25X8.45 for the sides

2 - 2.25X5.2 for the narrower sides

1 - 8.25X5.25 for the lid liner on the inside

 

I cut just the flowers from the stems.

 

Glue embellishment pieces in place with hot glue gun.

 

Happy Tweaking, keep your eyes open for boxes you can tweak.