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I love DIY! I am not sure if you know this, but my blog actually started as a DIY blog. I used to make jewellery, other accessories and anything else that I came up with. Being creative is a big part of my life. I don't have much time for any projects while looking after two kids and breastfeeding, but... I have been dying to upcycle two cardboard tubes my We Made Me baby carriers came in and I think I did pretty well, don't you think? Emma Bridgewater inspired homeware anyone? I am sooo, soo pleased with these! I used two techniques to cover the boxes in the print. One is super simple, one requires a bit more effort.
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Here's what you will need for this DIY:
-an old tube shaped box (I used my We Made Me Pao Papoose and Wuti Wrap boxes)
-something to decoupage with (I used Emma Bridgewater Napkins)
-white paint (unless your box is already white)
-Mod Podge (or clear glue and varnish)
-scissors
-old bag to cover your work surface
-old bag to cover your work surface
How to:
-paint your box with white paint and let it dry, it might need more than one coat.
-cut out the amount of paper you need to cover the box
-cover the box in Mod Podge (or glue)
-place the paper onto the box
-apply one more layer of Mod Podge (or varnish)
-let it dry
Not gonna lie... as the surface I was decoupaging was big and round, it was a bit tricky and it's not perfect, but I am still happy with the way it turned out.
I am using the boxes as 'vases' at the moment, but these are not waterproof obviously, so I put regular vases inside :) I will probably use them to store bits and bobs or kitchen utensils in the future.
I am using the boxes as 'vases' at the moment, but these are not waterproof obviously, so I put regular vases inside :) I will probably use them to store bits and bobs or kitchen utensils in the future.
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Et voila! How lovely! And if you can't be bothered with decoupage, you can simply wrap the box in fancy paper and seal it with clear tape, like I did with the one on the left with the floral design. Easy peasy!
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I have a slight obsession with Emma Bridgewater, so these fit in nicely with my decor and with the pieces I already have in the same patterns.
Have you ever tried decoupage?
Sandra
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