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DIY Christmas Gift Box Decoration [Tissue Box Reuse]

December 17, 2013 by Scarlet

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I love finding new DIY decoration projects to make for the Christmas season.  I came across a peppermint gift box decoration in a magazine sometime last year. It was so cute that I decided to try to make one. This is a great chance to upcycle an empty tissue box and the peppermint Christmas gift box decoration looks so festive!  Here, I will share with you how to make a peppermint gift box of your own.

Turn An Empty Tissue Box Into This Cute Christmas Gift Box Decoration- A Peppermint Candy Craft!

DIY Christmas gift box decoration

DIY Christmas Gift Box Decoration Materials:

  • square tissue box
  • red acrylic paint
  • glue gun
  • about 2 bags peppermints
  • a wired Christmas ribbon, about 34 inches long
Peppermint Candy Craft

 

DIY Christmas Gift Box Decoration Peppermint Candy Craft Tutorial

I painted the tissue box red so the original color wouldn’t show through.  As you can see, the paint didn’t cover up the words, but the bow and the peppermints will cover that part up.  I stuck my hand inside  the opening of the tissue box to make it easier to paint.

tissue box upcycle craft

After it was dry I started gluing peppermints to the bottom of the box (which will actually be the top of the gift box decoration when we’re done.)  Don’t forget to unwrap the mints first!  Try to make even rows.  Do all box sides except the top with the tissue hole (which will be the bottom).

After you have covered all the sides, let it cool for a few minutes.  Now you can pull off the glue strands that you might have left.

Next you can get your ribbon ready for your Christmas gift box decoration.  I decided to use a wide ribbon.  Wrap the ribbon around the box like you would a present.  Tie a knot.  I made two loops with the top of the ribbon and then pulled one loop through the other. You can make adjustments depending on how big you want your loop and how long you want the ribbon to fall.  That is it! You peppermint candy craft is complete! So easy, right?

DIY peppermint gift box Christmas decoration

You can now find a place to put your DIY Christmas Gift Box Decoration!  I decided to put it in my entryway on a dresser.

Guest post by  Tanya who blogs at myfruitfulhome.com. Visit her blog for more of her great ideas on how to have a home full of love, creativity, and wonderful memories while living on a budget. 

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  1. Christy Garrett @ Uplifting Families says

    December 17, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    This is a cute idea, but I bet it is a sticky box if it accidentally gets wet.

    • Scarlet says

      December 19, 2013 at 7:02 pm

      You know, I thought the same thing but I think you could solve that problem with a spray on sealer like Mod Podge® Pearlized acrylic sealer.

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