Hello, All! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! I’m glad you are back for another installment of EEK Weeks! 🙂
For this week’s project, I wanted to do something a little out of the box. 🙂 I usually stick to the norm when decorating my home for Halloween…orange and black, but I found this adorably precious plaid ribbon with orange, black, purple, and green and inspiration struck! I thought it would be fun and different to do Halloween fashionably, giving it a little style by decorating with Halloween colors but using fashionable prints.
I had some paper mache boxes and thought they would be the perfect canvas for my “out of the box” project.
To get started, you will need: paper mache boxes, craft paint (I used Folk Art acrylic paint in pumpkin, fresh foliage, lavender, and licorice), foam brushes, and ribbon. Not pictured: marshmallow, black ink pad, cotton ball, graphic pattern print outs, chalk, and stick on gems.
Paint each box a different color. (I have to admit that it was really hard not to paint the green one like Frankenstein…maybe next year). Paint each lid black.
Now distress each box using a blank ink pad and a cotton ball.
Paint polka dots onto one of the boxes using a marshmallow. I got this idea from a blog. I was a tiny bit disappointed to see that it wasn’t creating the perfect circle I had envisioned, but then I realized that this was a fun Halloween project and the imperfections add to the quirk of it.
I wasn’t brave enough to draw out the patterns by hand, so I found a few images online, printed them out, covered the back of the images with chalk, and then taped them onto the box. Trace over the image with a pen or pencil and then remove the tape. This was a little idea I found on another blog. Now paint the images.
Tada! I painted the thin, orange stripes using Sharpie’s new paint pens. These babies are cute, but they still need a little more sass.
Cue the gems. Each box got a sprinkling of them.
Finish off the boxes by stacking one on top of another and tying them all up with a bow. I think these turned out so cute! Definitely spooky, stylish, sassy, and spunky… and any other S word. 🙂 These could easily be made in any color to work with your decor, and what a fun idea for a holiday gift box!
See you all next week for another fun fall project!
Instructions for Making Halloween Decor Boxes
Materials Needed
- Paper mache boxes
- Craft paint (e.g., Folk Art acrylic paint in pumpkin, fresh foliage, lavender, and licorice)
- Foam brushes
- Ribbon
- Marshmallow
- Black ink pad
- Cotton ball
- Graphic pattern print outs
- Chalk
- Stick on gems
Steps
Prepare the Tulle
Begin by gathering all your materials and setting up a clean workspace to avoid any messes.
Create the Volume
Paint each box a different color and their respective lids black.
Prepare the Poly Satin Circles
Distress each box using a blank ink pad and a cotton ball for a spooky look.
Layer the Components
Paint polka dots onto one of the boxes using a marshmallow for a fun, quirky touch.
Additional Personalization
Trace painted images over the boxes using patterns found online and transfer them with chalk.
Attach the Clip-On Earring
Sprinkle gems on the boxes for added glamour and finish.
Prepare the Shoes
Stack the finished boxes on top of each other and tie them with a decorative ribbon.
Make Additional Pairs
Feel free to create more boxes in different colors or patterns to suit your style!
Enjoy Your Custom Creation
Take a step back to admire your work, and don’t forget to share your unique design!
Conclusion
Engaging in this project allows for fun and creativity. Embrace your personal style and express yourself through these stylish Halloween decor boxes!
