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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

flower natural gift box

Embellish a simple wood box with a stunning metal flower bead. What a great addition to a handmade gift!
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Print Project

Step 1

First, add painter’s tape to your wood box around the area(s) you want to paint.

Step 2

Brush liquid gilding onto the wood surface inside the taped off area(s). Set aside to dry.
TIP: An additional coat may be needed for coverage, then let dry. Clean your paintbrush with turpentine.

Step 3

Cut two pieces from a foam rod to fit inside the box.

Step 4

Cut a piece of felt to 3"x9" [7.6 cm x 22.9 cm] and place the two cut foam pieces parallel to each other in the centre.

Step 5

Wrap the felt from each side over the rods, tuck the ends in between them and add glue to secure to make the box insert.

Step 6

Push the felt-covered insert inside the box. It should fit snug.

Step 7

Cut the connector ends off a metal flower bead with you flush cutters. Smooth the metal with an emery board.

Step 8

Attach for the metal flower to the centre of the front rim of the lid with E6000® glue. Let dry.
TIP: Use a piece of painter’s tape to hold the flower in place while it dries, then carefully remove the tape.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    9" x 12" Basic Felt by Creatology™

    Item # 10572107 
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    $0.69
    ea.
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 9" x 12"
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 9" x 12"
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    Mini Glue Sticks by ArtMinds™

    Item # 10203512 
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    $4.99
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    Craft Smart® All Purpose Brush Set

    Item # 10317285 
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    $4.99
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    Bead Gallery® Black & White Enamel Flower Charms, 25mm

    Item # 10548358 
    $4.79
    $11.99
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    FloraCraft® Foam Tools - Knife, Rasp, Tuck & Scribe

    Item # 10219991 
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    $9.99
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    Low Temp Mini Glue Gun by Craft Smart®

    Item # 10301564 
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You’ll Also Need
  • Emery Board
  • Turpentine
  • Ruler
Instructions
Step 1

First, add painter’s tape to your wood box around the area(s) you want to paint.

Step 2

Brush liquid gilding onto the wood surface inside the taped off area(s). Set aside to dry.
TIP: An additional coat may be needed for coverage, then let dry. Clean your paintbrush with turpentine.

Step 3

Cut two pieces from a foam rod to fit inside the box.

Step 4

Cut a piece of felt to 3"x9" [7.6 cm x 22.9 cm] and place the two cut foam pieces parallel to each other in the centre.

Step 5

Wrap the felt from each side over the rods, tuck the ends in between them and add glue to secure to make the box insert.

Step 6

Push the felt-covered insert inside the box. It should fit snug.

Step 7

Cut the connector ends off a metal flower bead with you flush cutters. Smooth the metal with an emery board.

Step 8

Attach for the metal flower to the centre of the front rim of the lid with E6000® glue. Let dry.
TIP: Use a piece of painter’s tape to hold the flower in place while it dries, then carefully remove the tape.

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