Papier Mache Decorations - Round frame box

By Spotlight

You could do so many different things with these! Let your imagination run wild.

Final Result

Materials

• Small round papier mache frame box
• Adhesive rhinestones
• Patterned transparency sheets
• Kaisercraft acrylic paint - white
• Folk Art Acrylic paint - #659 Metallic Pearl White
• Folk Art Acrylic paint - #688 Light Fuchsia
• Folk Art Acrylic paint - #662 Metallic Silver Sterling or Silver Spray Paint
• Paint brush
• Co-ordinating decorative ribbons in varying widths
• Hanging cord or narrow ribbon
• Scissors
• Craft knife
• Craft Glue

Step 1

Paint the frame lid and base of round box with silver paint.
Let dry.

Paint frame insert with white paint.
Allow to dry.

Mix Metallic Pearl white paint with a bit of Light Fuchsia paint until desired colour is obtained.

Paint frame insert with mixed pearl paint.
Allow to dry.

Step 2

Stick adhesive rhinestones around the top edge of the lid.

Further embellish with adhesive rhinestones.

Step 3

Cut transparency sheet to the same size as the frame insert.

Place over the top of insert and place into frame lid.

If desired, glue insert to the inside of the lid.

Stick adhesive rhinestones to the patterned transparency as desired.

Step 4

Make a small slit in the centre of the side at the top of the box base using the craft knife.

Thread cord or narrow ribbon through slit to make a hanging loop for the box.

Knot the cord/ribbon inside box to secure loop.

Place lid on box and if desired glue lid to box base.

Step 5

Using decorative ribbons tie bows and either glue or tie to the base of the hanging loop.