DIY Decorative Christmas Gift Boxes with Faux Glitter Leather Story

DIY Decorative Christmas Gift Boxes with Faux Glitter Leather

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These decorative Christmas gift boxes are perfect to use on your Christmas tree, on a wreath, or your mandala, and they can be used year after year!

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There are no templates needed to create these gift boxes and bows which makes this project friendly for those who do not own a cutting machine.

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Supplies

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Start by measuring your box on top of the glitter canvas/leather. Trace with a pencil.

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Use your straight edge, rotary blade, and cutting mat to trim the canvas down to the side. Repeat this for each of the 6 sides of your box.

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Once you have cut all 6 sides start gluing each side on. See video for tips for achieving seamless edges.

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To finish the box add 1 inch by 6-inch strips on each side to represent the ribbon.

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