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Supplies needed: - Empty paper mache box with lid or other choice of   cardboard box - white and gold acrylic paint - cracking medium - decoupage glue - paper napkin with angel motif - flat 1/2 “ wide paint brush - soft paint brush - scissors Christmas Craft Projects - Paper Mache Box with Angels Craft shops offer paper mache containers in all sizes and shapes. Combined with an antiquing technique and the paper napkin decoupage technique , you can turn these boxes into wonderful decorations as well as gift boxes. A frugal idea would to take boxes you already have at home and decorate these instead. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Instructions: 1. Making sure your box is dust free, apply a coat of gold paint to both the lid and the bottom piece. Let the paint thoroughly dry. 2. Add a thick but even coat of cracking medium to the top of the lid and let this dry. 3. Using the flat paint brush, apply one thick coat of white paint now on the lid. * It is important not to go over or repaint your strokes again as this will ruin the cracking effect *. As the paint is drying, you will notice the cracks appearing. This makes a wonderful antique effect on your box. 4. Once the paint is dry you can apply the paper napkin. Cut one or two small motifs exactly out and apply according to the instructions here paper napkin decoupage for instructions. 5. Apply at least two more coats of the decoupage glue on the lid letting the glue dry thoroughly each time before adding new coat.   Cork Christmas Tree   Enter your search terms Submit search form Web www.craftideas.info       Create easy craft projects for spring and Easter Fun crafts for summer and all occasions   More basic autumn and Halloween crafts Find more basic Christmas crafts Jewelry Crafts Nature and floral craft projects Craft Patterns and Templates Craft Tutorials Tips and tricks for paper crafts, card making, etc... Subscribe to Our Free Newsletter         All patterns, pictures and text found on Craftideas.info are property of the owners of this website and may be only printed out and used for private or non-commercial purposes. It is not permitted to use them on the internet or in any other publication.