A while ago I had gotten these crystals and decided my plan with them would be no plan, but a simple idea like this one to use them for embellishment still fulfills my need to just stare at them while making something else even prettier, so why not! If not for storing random things, they’d otherwise make great gifts that can also double as gift boxes, and in light of the upcoming holiday, they’re definitely Mother’s Day worthy, don’t you think?
Materials:
-wood boxes
–white acrylic paint
–foam brush
–gloss varnish
-crystals
–E6000 glue
At first I thought I’d be going with rectangular boxes, but then I found these circular ones at Michaels and thought they were cute enough to change the plan.
Now here’s one thing I need to mention. If I were to do this project again, I’d for sure just use a glossy white spray paint because it combines the steps I took, plus I imagine it will give a more even and streak-free finish. I went with acrylic paint and gloss varnish though because it was what I had on hand at the time, but if you’re going to try this DIY, definitely definitely use spray paint. Several light coats and that’s it. If you’re like me and insist on acrylic paint, I roughly applied about 3 coats with drying in between before applying 2 coats of gloss varnish.
After everything dried, I glued on the crystals to the top of each box with E6000. I got these crystals at a local craft store and don’t know of an online source for them, but I believe they’re typically available at most craft stores.
Pretty darn easy I say. I considered painting the inside of the box as well but loved how modern the raw wood looked with the white. It gives a softer contrast than a colored paint would, but that option would still be fun, especially if it were pastel, which I imagine looking very cute for this. What do you think- would you paint the insides?
Today I turn 28. I had dinner with my parents last weekend and my dad said “You are old now.” Thanks, dad. I think that was his way of saying you are a grown and mature woman with many accomplishments to be proud of and this year will hold many new milestones for you :) Good thing I know how to read minds.
Sure, I probably should wait till everything for the bedroom is done in order to have a grander reveal later, but I’m impatient and just want to talk about things as they progress because I’m too excited and also found that this whole thing is going to take even longer than I planned for (when isn’t that the case) and by the time it’s all done maybe you’ll have forgotten all about this so I gotta hash some stuff out on here along the way or I’ll explode. Can you all feel me on that? Good, let’s chat!
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