How to Make Christmas Gift Box Mantel Decor
Looking for a fun and festive way to spruce up your fireplace mantel this Christmas? An assortment of fabric-wrapped gift boxes will definitely do the trick!
By:
Layla Palmer
Materials Needed:
- a variety of empty food boxes (i.e. cereal boxes, instant potato boxes, cracker boxes)
- scissors
- double-sided tape
- 1 roll of white wrapping paper
- fabric glue
- 3 yards of 3 different kinds of fabric (they should all coordinate with one another)
- decorative ribbon (fabric, satin or twine)
- 3-5 clip-on hair flowers
Wrap Boxes
Wrap box with white wrapping paper to cover up the design on the packaging.
Cut Fabric
Cut out a piece of fabric large enough to wrap the box again.
Tape Fabric
Use a few pieces of double-sided tape to hold the fabric to the box.
Glue Fabric
Use fabric glue to finish wrapping the box.
Add Ribbon
Use coordinating decorative ribbon or twine to embellish the gift box.
Add Bows
Use coordinating clip-on hair flowers as a finishing touch.
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