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Time Required :
Over an hour
Intermediate
Intermediate
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paper-embellished mother’s day gift box

Make a Mother's Day gift box then fill it with personalised items she loves to show how much you care!
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Print Project

Step 1

Set a side of the box onto a piece of decorative cardstock. Trace the side and cut out the shape.
TIP: For best results, use a paper trimmer for very precise cut lines.

Step 2

After cutting out the first side, use a tape runner (or hot glue) to attach the paper to the box.

Step 3

Repeat Steps 1-2 for all sides of the box and the lid.

Step 4

Cut out a piece of cardstock and write "Happy Mother's Day" (or a personalised message) with a Sharpie® marker.
TIP: If desired, click here to for the design shown in the image and draw/cut with your Cricut®.

Step 5

Embellish the card with faux flowers. Use hot glue to attach.

Step 6

Finally, glue pieces of Gold gilding flakes to accent your gift box.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    Aleene's® Quick Dry Tacky Glue™

    Item # 10083345 
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    $4.99
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
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    Recollections™ Adhesive Tape Runner, Permanent

    Item # 10280625 
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    $7.49
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    Assorted Chalkboard Label Photo Box by Simply Tidy™

    Item # 10321147 
    $4.99
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    8.5" x 11" Cardstock Paper by Recollections™, 50 Sheets

    Item # 10541734 
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    $11.99
    • Color: Blush
    • Size: 8.5" x 11"
    • Color: Blush
    • Size: 8.5" x 11"
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    Sharpie® Ultra Fine Point Marker

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    $2.49
    • Color: Black
    • Color: Black
    • Color: Black
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    Jumbo Paper Shred by Celebrate It™

    Item # 10745091 
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    $5.99
    • Color: White
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    • Color: White
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    Specialty Glitter Gold Foil Flakes by Recollections™

    Item # 10656322 
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Tools
Tools
 
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    Signature Paper Trimmer By Recollections™

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    $34.99
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    Low Temp Mini Glue Gun by Craft Smart®

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    $4.99
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    6" Diagonal Cutter by Ashland®

    Item # 10483274 
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    $14.99
 
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Instructions
Step 1

Set a side of the box onto a piece of decorative cardstock. Trace the side and cut out the shape.
TIP: For best results, use a paper trimmer for very precise cut lines.

Step 2

After cutting out the first side, use a tape runner (or hot glue) to attach the paper to the box.

Step 3

Repeat Steps 1-2 for all sides of the box and the lid.

Step 4

Cut out a piece of cardstock and write "Happy Mother's Day" (or a personalised message) with a Sharpie® marker.
TIP: If desired, click here to for the design shown in the image and draw/cut with your Cricut®.

Step 5

Embellish the card with faux flowers. Use hot glue to attach.

Step 6

Finally, glue pieces of Gold gilding flakes to accent your gift box.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

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