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Surprise Gift Box

By: Chris Myer Williams
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Skill Level: Beginner
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Supplies

PLAID Supplies
  • FolkArt ® Shiny™ Acrylic Paint - Wicker White, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Shiny™ Acrylic Paint - Pure Orange, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Shiny™ Acrylic Paint - Lemon Custard, 2 oz.
  • Stencil Decor ® Accessories - Dauber Set, multi
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Other Supplies
Chipboard or paper mache square box
Container for water
Paper towels
Foam plate
Scissors
Solid orange craft ribbon
Dots and circles craft ribbon
1/4" wide stencil tape
Ruler
White craft glue
#12 flat brush
#2 script liner

Instructions

  1. Basecoat paint the following areas: Box – Wicker White Edge of Box Lid – Lemon Custard
  2. Allow to dry and reapply a second coat if necessary.
  3. To create the stripes on the top of the box, measure and tape a large square 5/8” from the edge of the box top. Within the exposed square, tape stripes approximately 1/4" apart. Paint open areas with Pure Orange using the No. 12 Flat Brush. Allow to dry and carefully remove tape.
  4. Randomly paint Pure Orange and Lemon Custard dots using the 1/4" Dauber on the box bottom.
  5. Using same colors, thin paint and load the No. 2 Script Liner Brush. Paint circles around the dots to mimic the ribbon design. Allow to dry.
  6. Cut two strips of orange craft ribbon stretching over the sides of the box from one lip to the other. Glue to the inside of the lid. Note: ribbon sections crisscross each other.
  7. Cut dots and circles craft ribbon long enough to create a bow and tie in place across the center of the box lid.
  8. Don’t forget to sign your name.
  9. Fill the box with your favorite mints or candy for that special person in your life. Enjoy!
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