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A project from our live show ONE DAY SPECIAL - Join Toni for brand new launch - Broadcast 20th September 24 · 20/09/2024 · watch it from 15:00
Create an elegant decorated gift box using Great Outdoors themed papers featuring cyclists and scenic imagery. This project transforms a plain cream and black box into a sophisticated presentation piece, perfect for giving money or small gifts. The design incorporates layered papers with coordinating card inserts inside, using simple layering and assembly techniques.
Select a focal point design from your Great Outdoors paper. Mark the desired area lightly with a pen or pencil to plan the placement on your box lid.
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Cut out your focal point design from the paper, leaving a cream border around the edges if desired.
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Apply glue all the way around the back of your focal point piece and press it firmly onto the centre of the box lid.
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Cut additional pieces from the paper offcuts to cover the three remaining sides of the box, ensuring they fit neatly without overlapping.
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Glue each side piece onto the box, working carefully to maintain neat edges. Position the paper precisely and smooth down to ensure a professional finish.
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Cut a piece of cream card to gift card size. Stamp a bicycle design from the Great Outdoors stamp set onto the cream card to decorate it.
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Stamp the bike image repeatedly across the top of your cream card insert using black ink.
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Place the decorated card inside the box with tissue paper and your gift to complete the presentation.
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