artful thursday and day 18

a pretty "He is Risen" gift box, centerpiece, or just a little lovely to add to your Easter or spring decor.



supplies include:
recycled game box
pretty papers
flower frog
postcard - color copied
trim
ruffled crepe paper
little flowers
small piece of matboard - about an inch larger than the base of the box
glitter
and anything else you so desire!



begin by covering the box with the papers.



secure the flower frog to the center of the box top. add trim to cover the corners.



cut out your Jesus, or other image that you would like to have showcased.
i added some glitter to the little lamb He is holding



and covered the back with ledger paper.



*also, i cut and covered a cross with patterned paper and hymn sheets and stitched around the outside of the cross to add texture...but these photos are m.i.a.

attach the base of the box to the mat board. i added some scalloped hymn pages for extra pretty.



i love crinkly crepe paper ruffles!


this is how i added them to the edge of the box. it works for me!



finally, embellish. add any extras that you love, and insert your Jesus, cross, and other images to the flower frog.



fill the box with shredded paper and hide a precious gift inside! finished! so much fun!



now.
day 18



thank you SO much for stopping by!
happy day to you!