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painted box w/ dino sticker adornments
a really fun way to use stickers and make awesome gift boxes or store things in.
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hoshi shira h. favorited Dino Sticker Gift/Storage Box
10 Aug 22:23
You Will Need
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Step 1first you need a box. if you're really cheap like me you can use an old shoebox that's lying around or you can just buy an unpainted cardboard box at any craft store.
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Step 2now just paint the box any solid color you want (i prefer black b/c it makes bright stickers *pop). i used acrylic paint on mine, but if you have spray paint lying around it will save you a lot of time and effort on this step. *if using acrylic paint i highly suggest using a foam brush to minimize streaks. so just paint the box inside and out (two coats for even coverage) and wait for it to dry.
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Step 3now find some really neat stickers you want to deck out this box with!! you may need a lot of stickers depending on the size of the box and how closely you want them spaced together. i used a tub of foam stickers i found at dollar tree so it was very inexpensive and i had plenty of stickers to cover the whole box. i also like the foam stickers because they add fun texture. so with the lid on the box apply the stickers as desired. *MAKE SURE THE LID IS ON THE BOX DURING THIS STEP SO NO STICKERS ARE APPLIED WHERE THE LID FITS ONTO THE BOX!!!
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Step 4now you need to seal the paint and the stickers so they don't just peel off or get damaged. you can use mod podge, but it tends to be a little tacky after it dries making the box difficult to open so i recommend using a spray finishing sealer. if you want a shiny finish use glossy sealer. if you want it clear and not shiny use matte sealer.
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Step 5let sealer dry and there you have it!! fill it with gifts for a friend or use it for crafty storage!!
that is adorable.