It’s Christmas in July! Here’s a project for those who like to start making gifts early. A Cigar Box is transformed into a Christmas Keepsake Box using Helmar Adhesives and Pink Paislee Papers. Pink Paislee has a beautiful line called Mistaletoe & Co. using the color blue along with the traditional red we are accustomed to. Once you complete the box, fill it with cards, photos or mementos.
Supplies Used:
ColorBox Ink
K & Company Stickers
Nicole Classic Beads
Instructions:
1. Measure the top, and inside dimensions of the cigar box
2. Cut Pink Paislee Mistletoe & Co. papers accordingly, distress the edges of the papers with coordinating ink colors and adhere to the box using Helmar Acid Free Glue.
3. Apply Helmar Antique Acrylic Sealer to the box lid to protect it from wear.
4. Use Helmar Antique Acrylic Sealer on the Pink Paislee Postcard and a festive sticker. Once it is dry, use Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots to embellish and adhere it to the lid.
5. The sides of the box could have been covered with papers but I liked the original wood carving on the box so I left it alone. If you decide to cover the sides of your box with papers, just repeat Steps 2 & 3.
6. When the box is dry, flip it over and add beads for the feet with Helmar Premium Craft Glue.
Congratulations! You have one gift completed for the holidays. I hope you feel inspired to get a jumpstart on the upcoming holidays.
Tish Treadaway, Helmar USA Design Team Member