A Handmade Gift Box

Hey there lovelies! 

Today, I'm turning an empty box from blah to TADA!

This box once housed a pair of coffee capsules. 

It's no surprise that I kept the box for crafting purposes. I like that it resembles a little drawer because the inner box can be pulled out.

With the help of some black paint and a paintbrush...

I covered up the branding and produced a clean, almost brand new-looking box.

Use a hole punch to make a hole on one side of the "drawer."

Take some ribbon (this one is also recycled from a gift).

Trim the ribbon to about five inches long and knot both ends together.

Insert the ribbon, loop-side first, through the hole on the "drawer." This will serve as a pulling device and also a handle.

Take the outer box and decorate it. I chose uplifting words to describe my friend who will be receiving this.

I'm using a white pencil to sketch it out.

I chose the words: You are beautiful, generous and extraordinary.

With white paint and a paintbrush, I permanently filled in the letters.

Allow each side to dry for a few hours.

Cushion the bottom of the "drawer" with gift tissue or shredded paper and add a thoughtful present like a small bottle of perfume, lipstick or chocolates. Something you know a dear friend will enjoy.

Connect the "drawer" to the outer box and it's ready to be given away.

And that is how I turned an empty box from blah to TADA!

I have a few more similar gift wrapping ideas using a tea box, pasta box, and cheese box.

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