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You Can Make   Rose & Beads Gift or Cake Box

What You Need:

Mache box
with lid

Acrylic paint

Mulberry
paper

Miniature
floral picks

Assorted seed
beads and
sequins

Tissue paper

3mm wide
ribbon

PVA glue

Paint brush

Scissors

Wire cutters

Ruler & Pencil

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
Rose & Beads Gift or Cake Box
       
  How To Make
       
 

1. Paint a mache box and lid with two coats of white acrylic paint and leave to dry.

2. Measure and cut a piece of mulberry paper slightly smaller than the lid of your box and stick on top of the box lid.

3. Cut lengths of 3mm wide ribbon to border the mulberry paper and stick in place.

4. Remove leaves and stem from miniature floral picks and glue to the centre of the lid.

5. Add a few beads and sequins in the centre of the flower heads and glue in place.

6. Line the box with tissue paper and place a piece of cake or small gift within the finished box.
 

   
Handy Tip Tip: Larger flower heads, feather picks and decorative trimmings can also be used to create these beautifully decorated boxes.
   
   
Handy Tip Tip: Larger flower heads, feather picks and decorative trimmings can also be used to create these beautifully decorated boxes.
   

 
 
 

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