The kitchen floor (and most of me 🙂 is currently covered in glitter. It’s all because of these Christmas Treasure Boxes.
Christmas Treasure Boxes
This year I had several small gifts (jewelry, soap, candy…) to give and I wanted to present them in a special way.
Make Your Own
The small paper-mâché boxes were found for 99 cents each at the craft store.
I tried two methods of paint and I actually preferred using acrylic craft paint over spray paint.
Using scrapbook paper I punched three circles out ~ one for the inside lid, one for the inside bottom and one for the outside bottom. I then cut a long strip to go around the outside of the box.
TIP: You could also use craft paint to create an original design on the boxes ~ a great project for kids!
All of the paper was then glued with mod podge onto the box.
Vintage elements were hot glued onto the tops of the boxes. All of the tops were then covered in craft glue and a layer of glitter.
TIP: Check the miniature section for small trinkets to adorn your creation.
Some of the boxes glittered on the bottom too.
True fact:
I once lived in North Pole, Alaska.
On Christmas Eve in 1994, the Fashionista and I returned home from a candlelight service and found a moose in our front yard.
(Yes, I know this is a deer/elk. 🙂
A dear friend, who has really been an angel in disguise, will receive this treasure box filled with her favorite chocolates.
I couldn’t resist glittering her wings.
These small treasures would be perfect as place markers on a festive holiday table. The boxes really are quite inexpensive and easy to make. The large selection of scrapbook paper and miniatures make it possible to customize to any personality or theme.
Would the gift of your dreams come in a large or small box?
Laura
Julie Tucker-Wolek says
Wow wow wow wowwwwwwwwwwwww Laura! These are truly magical!! I am in LOVE!!!!
Susan says
Gorgeous! My dream gift would come in an envelope telling me I am retired.
♥ Sonny ♥ says
ohhhhhhh how cute are they.. so creative too…
Julia C. says
Ohhhh…it's really gorgeous !! I' ll try to do it…
Teresa says
Oh, I need Mod Podge in my Country… I don't think we have it and it seems to be a secret ingredient to all successful crafts and DIY.
My gift would comes in a small box but with lots of glitter. Girl! Love your boxes…
And I was just thinking in adding boxes to my Christmas Eve's Tablescape. You gave me the final prod.
Coward as I am I was thinking in similar shapes and sizes but I'll take a page from your AMAZING book and Innovate. Really loving the box wth the angel.
Laura! You NEED to start thinking in editing a book. No, Really!!!!
Thank you for sharing! And Inspiring!!!
Teresa _leaving_to_buy_gallons_of_glitter
Denise says
Laura,
These are amazing and magical!!! They're some of the prettiest craft creations I've EVER seen! I should think the boxes will be treasured as much as the gifts inside.
I think my favorite gift could be in a small box or large; good things come in all sizes. 🙂
Have a wonderful day, Laura.
Denise at Forest Manor
Ms. Redo says
Absolutely gorgeous, and I wouldn't even need a gift inside to make me happy – these are so beautiful! Mary
Ms. Redo says
I pinned the last picture, giving credit to your blog in the comments section! Mary
blushing rose says
Good golly, Miss Laura … I'd love to be gifted with boxes like these. What a WONDERFUL idea. You are s creative …
TTFN ~
Merry Christmas ~
Hugs,
Marydon
ImagiMeri says
Simply stunning, just like you! There's just never enough glitter, is there?
Love ya
Meri
Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR says
Laura, your boxes are just gorgeous! Who wouldn't love a gift packaged in one of these? What a beautiful idea!
Shelia says
Oh, Laura! These little boxes are gorgeous! I love how you've used the scrapbooking papers and the little figures. And of course all of the sparkliness! 🙂
Your header is so pretty.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
openid says
Laura,
Your little Christmas trinket boxes are the perfect packaging for sweet surprises! They also make a beautiful display. I'm especially fond of the deer standing in front of the tree.
Your Friend,
Deborah
FairfieldHouseNJ.com
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
These are just beautiful, Laura! I love all the different ways you've decorated these. The box itself is a lovely gift and something that the recipient can bring out as a decoration year after year.
Kelley Highway says
Key word “Treasure!” These are precious!
~ Kelley
Perfectly Printed says
What lovely gifts!! Love all the embellishments!
chris
Jennie Larsen says
These are simply adorable. Love them all. Hugs, jen
the cape on the corner says
these looks amazing! you'd never think they'd started so plain and boring.
martinealison says
Une merveilleuse publication… Des sujets simplement divins…
Gros bisous.
Vicki says
Your treasure boxes are so precious! I enjoy your creativity so much Laura, and am glad I found your blog. I've enjoyed reading it the past few years and can't wait to see what 2013 will bring!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
The boxes are all stunning Laura. You are so clever and create the cutest things. Can't wait to see you tomorrow. Hugs, Marty
Bente says
Oh, the boxes are soooo beautiful. What a fantastic job.
Hugs
Debra says
Those are really beautiful. Such a great gift idea.
Tazas y Cuentos says
Oh! They are great!
I really love these little boxes.
They are so delicate and cute…
Congratulations!
Besos, Silvina
Auntie Em says
What a pretty display! I love the snowy glitter and the wee little miniatures. These will be on display long after the chocolates and other goodies are all gone. It's sort of like the BOX is the gift and the stuff inside is just an excuse to give the box.
Glitter does travel around the house but it is pretty dirt, if there is such a thing. My nephew told me it was the herpes of the craft world. lol
Enjoying your decorating and crafting posts. Your house must be beautiful! 🙂
The Quintessential Magpie says
The gift of my dreams would fit in a shoe box and came to earth about 2000 years ago as a baby. Can you guess what the gift of my dreams is? It's Jesus. He is the best gift anyone could ever hope to have! His love and friendship would require a box that is bigger than the world, even the unvierse and beyond, and no box can contain it.
Now, if we are talking gifts here, I really don't know. I love surprises and boxes of all sizes. That rhymed, didn't it?
Those boxes you made are precious, and I know your friends and loved ones are going to love them, Larua. How could they not? Look who made them!
XO,
Sheila
Hartwood Roses says
These are fantastic!!! (we visited North Pole this summer while we were in Alaska)
I smile at being covered with glitter at Christmastime.
Donna Wilkes says
What joyous gifts these will make!
Donna says
Your boxes are amazing, Laura! I love each and every one! Thanks so much for the inspiration and great tips. The glitter and embellishments you used were perfect. What great gifts they will make!! So funny about the moose!
Christina at I Gotta Create! says
Oh. My. Goodness. These boxes are amazing and lovely! Pinning immediately!
<3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
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Myna Kay says
Those are beautiful and the glitter just adds to it! You did a great job and whoever receives a gift from you will be very blessed. I know you made them with love!
Myna
http://www.myoldcokecountyhome.com
E. Charlotte says
These are really cute! What a great way to package a gift. 🙂
I've been to North Pole, AK too!
Maria Elena says
Oh, Laura! Your gift boxes are amazing! Just beautiful! You did an amazing job!
Renee says
I just love these! Especially the glitter and the vintage elements you used to decorate. These are going on my list of Christmas crafts to make!!
WendyBee says
Wow! I want to make some of these!
~Damita's Pretty Wrap~ says
These are sooo cute! And I have a few of those little Santas too! 🙂 xo Holly
Tina says
wow – these are stunning!
happy holidays
tina
one crafty mess
Craftymoose Crafts says
Lovely boxes that are sure to be as welcomed as the gifts inside.
The gift of my dreams didn't come in a box…he walked up to me and has been making my dreams come true ever since.
Jen says
Oh I absolutely adore these! Such a creative and useful gift to share. Thank you!
Craftberry Bush says
Magical …xo
Kit says
Oh these are fantastic! You did an awesome job. 🙂 Kit
ferrellgraph-x says
These are so fabulous!
Kindest regards,
Jennifer
Ann says
Now those are the prettiest boxes I've ever seen!!!!Being frugal can be the best thing ever. Wonderful creative little boxes.
Ann
Lorraine says
Hi Laura!! I just love your boxes, you found such cute little things to top them with, and the glitter at the end is so pretty!! Happy Pink Saturday!! ~Lorraine ♥♥♥
Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says
Oh…in love with these!! The glitter is the perfect accent!!
Maureen Wyatt says
These are really inspired so I'll pin it for all to see!
Jill Flory of Sew a Fine Seam says
These are so adorable! I love them!
A friend of mine just had a b-day party for her 4 year old. She had all kinds of fun crafty stuff for her and her friends to make stuff with all afternoon. I think an adult craft party with all kinds of this kind of stuff you used would be a blast! I'm thinking maybe next year in October – before the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season hits! Need to stock up on fun Christmas stuff now!!
Karen says
Laura they are so gorgeous, the boxes are gifts themselves.
Karie's Chic Creations says
Laura, I love your glittery treasure boxes. They are beautiful! Thanks for sharing all the wonderful creative things you do. Hugs, Karie
Blue Creek Home says
How sweet to receive a gift in such a special handmade box. It's really two gifts in one.
I hope you got my name!!! : )
They are magical!
Rhonda
Sherry says
Adorable! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home and have a Merry Christmas!
Sherry
Jennifer Dawn Oliver Shelton says
These are so detailed and beautiful! I'd love to have you stop by my weekly link party and link this up. http://thelifeofjenniferdawn.blogspot.com/2012/12/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-20.html
Suzy says
These are hands down the cutest thing ever! You made it sound so easy, that I just might give it a try. I'll be featuring them on the Worthing Court Facebook page tomorrow. Thank you for linking up to The Better Late Than Never Christmas Inspirations Party.
Babiole de Windsor says
These are so beautiful! You've inspired me to get creative & make some this weekend. Cant wait 🙂
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Hello, new follower here and I’d like to invite you to join me at my weekly Clever Chicks Blog Hop: http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/12/Clever-Chicks-Blog-Hop-12.html
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