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 Cricut machine.

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

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2. Use your straight edge, rotary blade, and cutting mat to trim the canvas down to the side.

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3. Once you have cut all 6 sides start gluing each side on.

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

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Tap the link below to learn more about DIY Decorative Christmas Gift Boxes with Faux Glitter Leather!

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