How To Decoupage A Cigar Box

Today I'm joining Beverly of How Sweet The Sound for her Pink Saturday linky party and Melissa of Those Northern Skies, thank you ladies for hosting such fun linkies.

For today's craft, I'm going to make this cute little box.

Here's what you'll need: a cigar box, some pretty scrapbook paper

 My favorite magical medium: Mod Podge

A paper cutter, scissors, acrylic paint, large brush and detailing brush:

 First, paint your box edges, the areas that you will not decoupage (decoupage means to glue paper to a surface).   I painted around the hardward so that It can match the paper when I position it there.

Next, after it dries, trim your paper to size, use a paper trimmer or a pair of scissors will do

Next, with a sponge brush, apply the Mod Podge to the surface of the box, one side at a time

then, position the paper on top

gently, with your fingers or a brayer, press paper down gently to ensure that there are no air bubbles

If you damage the paper, like I did here, see the white spot? the paper rubbed off

Don't panic! it's fixable.  Just cut a piece off a spare sheet and using Mod Podge, glue it on top

and like nothing happened, see:

Next, brush the entire box with Mod Podge, it will look white but don't worry, it will dry clear.  This Mod Podge layer will seal and protect your box

Set it on top of something to dry:

Once dry, you can embellish it with something that matches....or not...totally up to you.  I place a flower on top with matching paper.  Decorate the inside as well with matching paper.

What will I use this pretty box for???

my Sharpies, of course!

Today I'd like to spotlight April at The Abramyan Family.  She has a fun and creative blog with tons of ideas.   She is also a participant of Pink Saturday and wait 'till you see what she posted today.....




Now, take a few minutes and visit these linkies.   You'll find other fun and interesting things.