Thursday, July 1, 2010

~Covered wallpaper boxes~














 I find enevlope and shoe boxes
make great storage for crafting items.
I like to cover my boxes with wallpaper.
 Make a pattern for the top and bottom of the boxes.
Use watered down white glue or wallpaper paste
 to apply the wallpaper to the box. 
Use a roller/brayer to smooth out any air bubbles.
This is an easy project, just a bit messy..
 Have fun!


10 comments:

Debby@Just Breathe said...

That's a great idea. They look wonderful.

JD/ Jill said...

Your boxes turned out wonderful...thank you for visiting my blog...Have a great day...

a Bohemian Market said...

WOW Mary Rose:
They are all beautiful!!! The one with the swag looks like vintage wall paper.
When I grow up I shall be as creative as you!!!
I got a little boy kitten last night : )
Ms. M came over and spent the night with her kitten "Dog."
She, Dog and Shana are asleep in the bedroom : )
love & peace
carole

JANN said...

NICE WORK ON THESE MARY.
I LOVE THIS IDEA, I HAVE TRIED TO COVER BOXES BEFORE AND IT ISN'T ALWAYS EASY. YOURS IS PERFECT.

THANK YOU SWEETIE FOR THE FREE BUTTONS. VERY VERY THOUGHTFUL OF YOU.
HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY.

virginiasvignettes said...

Hi Mary!...These are Great!...My Husband just brought home a new shoe box for me a few days ago,I kinda threw it in the closet(I'll do something with it)...Well now its on my work table,and I'm pulling out the papers!...Thanks for the Inspiration!...:)~~virginia

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

Great idea! Yours are oh so pretty, Mary! Now if I could just remember where I put the envelope boxes from Bree's wedding invitations......

Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

Jillian's Bella Rosa Antiques said...

Omigosh! I love them! I also just LOVE your blog graphic for the fourth of JULY! Thank you for the patriotism! Love it.

Alison Gibbs said...

What beautiful storage boxes they make. How special it would also be to receive a gift in a box like these
Alison

Patti said...

Love the boxes and how you've made them so lovely!! I always hate throwing out large usable boxes. Funny thing... when I scrolled down, I saw the envelope boxes and laughed out loud. My hub is a regional manager for that company. Good to see people are still buying envelopes! Our kids still need to eat!! (Simply Debbie is the one to thank for me finding your blog)

Barbara Jean said...

great boxes. beautiful!

blessings
barbara jean