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Christine Emberson

Upcycle a Gift Box – It’s So Easy!

Hi everyone, it’s Christine here today with an upcycling project.  Throughout the year I collect gift boxes, small and large because I cannot bear to throw them away! When I need a box, I then pick one to decorate with pretty paper and die cuts.  The beauty is of this is  you can use up lots of your paper scraps and surplus die cuts too. It’s so easy with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® adhesives.

Upcycle a Gift Box Tutorial by Christine Emberson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

How to Upcycle a Gift Box

This particular box originally had chocolates inside (empty now)! It’s a good sturdy box, and you know those are hard to find. I cut a strip of patterned paper to affix to the top and a length of ribbon to wrap around. Both are securely held in place with Crafty Power Tape . This is a super high-tack double-sided tape with a liner that is very easy to remove.

 

Upcycle a Gift Box Tutorial by Christine Emberson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Upcycle a Gift Box Tutorial by Christine Emberson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

 

For affixing my decorative die cuts in place I use 3D Foam Circles White Mix , they fit neatly on the reverse and there are two sizes in each pack.

 

Upcycle a Gift Box Tutorial by Christine Emberson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

 

Fill the box with treasures or treats, it makes such a special and personalized gift for friends and family.

 

Upcycle a Gift Box Tutorial by Christine Emberson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

 

Thank you for joining me today and I hope I’ve inspired you to upcycle boxes.

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  • Creative Time: 30 minutes
    Skill Level: Beginner

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
3D Foam Circles White Mix
Crafty Power Tape

Material Needed: Box, patterned paper, silver foil card, ivory, pink and green card, Spellbinders Sapphire dies: Oval Tag, Decorative Labels 1 Plus

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Upcycle a Gift Box Tutorial by Christine Emberson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L