Button Topped Gift Box

By May Flaum on December 3, 2015 in Christmas, Holidays

When it comes to gift giving, I love to put handmade touches on the wrapping when giving store bought items and one of my favorite ways to do this is with a decorated box. I’m known for making these gift boxes and in fact, the perfect item to decorate the top with is buttons! Today I’ll share with you just how easy this can be.

Supplies:

Button Basics in Watermelon
Button Basics in Candy Apple Green
paper or wood gift box
seed beads
liquid adhesive
paint
patterned paper

Step by step:

1. Remove the lid from the box and paint the sides, or cover in patterned paper. For this box I covered the bottom in patterned paper, and painted the top edge with gold acrylic paint.

2. Place a good amount of liquid adhesive onto the lid top, keeping it away from the edges. If some spills over, simply wipe away or brush back onto the top.

3. Begin by placing a few large buttons, then fill in areas. For a box like this I like to start at the middle and work out. Layer on a second layer of buttons if desired.

4. Once you are happy with your buttons, sprinkle something tiny like the seed beads that I have used on this box. This fills in any gaps and adds a great layer of texture and fun added dimension as well.

5. Allow the lid to fully dry before placing a gift inside the box, closing, and gifting!

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For over a decade May Flaum has taught classes both at local stores and on-line, worked in all aspects of the paper crafting business from publishing books to managing a local store and worked with top manufacturers. From designing pages and other projects for publication to teaching on-line as well as at local stores – her goal is simple: Inspire creativity while promoting great products and having a good time.