Saturday, May 11, 2013

DIY Pretty Boxes -cheap


 This was a super easy and super fun post and I will tell you why.  

I have lots of boxes around the house.   Lots of boxes- mostly diaper boxes.  I used to have a huge collection because I used the boxes  as covers for photo albums that I made but I threw them away to clear up space and soon regretted it.  But since I buy diapers and wipes etc for the kids, I decided to start saving a few boxes here and there.  Good idea because I am one of those people that believes that everything has its place.  

So if I have more than 1 cord or more than 1 of anything, I consider it lonely and think it is best to group it with another buddy and put it in a box or bag or something.   That way when you are looking for it, it is easier to find... 
In come my boxes! 




 I started off making like 2 or three then became addicted like a crack feign and had to make like 100 of them.  All I did was measure the circumference and then cut with scissors and wet it under the faucet and rubbed the material together to get it nice and sticky.  I let it sit for about 5 minutes.  It was rainy here and humid and I feel like it took away some of the stickiness so after a while, I let it sit for only 30 seconds or so then applied it.




I used wallpaper that I purchased really cheaply at the thrift store.  It is a really heavy weight wallpaper and the fun thing is that I can paint on it.  I used it for my cabinet doors in the laundry room earlier in the year.   I looked the company up to buy more and I don't think they are still around.  Bummer.  Sometimes I think the quality of products are not as good as they used to be and wish it was easier to find a good replica at a decent price but oh well.  I am glad to have the roll that I have, so moving on. 




 I have never wallpapered a room but saw my dad do it years ago and all I did was follow directions and added some pretty tape on the outside along with some fabric embellishments for curtains/lamps etc. 





 If I make more, I think I will add wallpaper to the inside to make it a little prettier but I have already put them to use in the armoire in the kitchen and it does not bother me that they are not dressed up on the inside.  I can always add material later as well. 





 I mitered the edges and then used hot glue to add fabric on the inside to cover the rough edges.  I initially folded the fabric down with out cutting it but soon decided that I would cut the material that folds over each flap on the top so I would not have bubbles appear.



I am pleased with the outcome and I like the colors too, kinda like 4th of July colors with the red, white and blue!  Do you think you will recycle some boxes soon and re-use them in a pretty way?

11 comments:

  1. You know I love this idea Kelly! I became a box hoarder when I was planning to do my craft drawer organization project...and this is reminiscent of that in how you covered them...but I love that you used wallpaper! I can tell its high quality from the photos alone. The embellishments you added are so festive...perfect for celebrating fourth of July. LOVE IT!

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  2. very nice boxes. wish I was crafty or that I even liked doing crafts. these would be fairly easy.
    good post!

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  3. oh thank you so much! yeah, it helps time go faster if you like crafting, that's for sure! have a good one!

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  4. you know, I think it's OK to hoard boxes, as long as they are decorated! haha! the more the merrier! thanks a bunch!

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  8. Wow! I have LOTS of diaper and baby wipe boxes myself. I like what you did with yours. I really love the embellishments on there too. I would have never known it was a diaper box. Thanks so much for sharing with us @ My Favorite Posts SHOW OFF Weekend Blog Party!

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  9. oh very good, thanks a bunch. looks like you have your work cut out for you with all those empty boxes around the house! Better get to wrapping! thanks again Jessica

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  10. This is such a great idea! I love what you've done with your boxes.

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