How to Make a Colourful Christmas Eve Box

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Make something special for Christmas Eve by creating a beautifully decorated box, bursting with vibrant colours and festive illustrations.

Fill it with small gifts and treats to be enjoyed on the night before Christmas.

With a such unique design, this stunning creation can be enjoyed for many years to come!

Project & Instructions by Hobbycraft Artisan:

Eliott Bulpett

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Wooden Storage Box 30cm x 20cm x 13cm

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Pebeo Cherry Matt Acrylic Craft Paint 59ml

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How to make

You Will Need

* Wooden Storage Box 30cm x 20cm x 13cm

* Acrylic Paint - We've used Pebeo Matt in White, Gold, Teal and Cherry

* Paintbrushes

* A Paint Pallette

* Masking Tape

* A Pencil

* Scissors

* Free Templates - Downloaded + Printed

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Free Templates

In preparation for this project, please download and print out the template below.

Download the PDF template here

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Step 1

Gather all the materials you need to make your Christmas Eve box.

Step 2

Divide the top of the box into 12 sections, each one will measure approximately 6.5x7.5cm.

Cut out the template pieces and draw around them into each space with a pencil.

Do the same with the train template around the edges of the box.

Top Tip: You could also use TraceDown paper to transfer the designs if you didn't want to cut them out.

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Step 3

Use masking tape to mask off the edges of the shapes and paint the background colours of each section. Make sure the paint is dry before putting masking tape over a painted area, and peel it off gently to avoid pulling up the paint.

Step 4

Once the backgrounds have been painted, begin painting each of the illustrations.

You can layer lighter colours of acrylic paint on top of darker ones if you wait for the first layer to dry. This will allow you to add the details on the wreath, bauble and gingerbread man afterwards.

Then, paint the rim of the lid of the box all the way around. You can also use the masking tape again to ensure you dont get paint on the top.

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Step 5

For the main section of the box, start by painting the background around the train in white. You may need a couple of layers of paint to give it an opaque finish.

Step 6

Now you can begin adding colour to the train.

Start by painting in all the base colours, then add the smaller details in over the top once it has dried.

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Step 7

Your Christmas Eve box is now finished! Why not personalise the box by adding a name onto the side?

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