Decorate an Index Card Box
Unique Ways To Decorate an Index Card Box
Using an index card file box is a great way to store your files, accessories, cards, pictures and anything you can think of! Sometimes these boxes are not so exciting to look at though and here’s when your creative skills come in handy. Adding color and images or other decorations make the box more personal.
Here are a couple of ways on how you can decorate an index card box:
-Decoupage
Decoupage is the art of decorating an object by gluing colored paper cutouts onto it in combination with special effects. Since the lid of the box will be the most noticeable part to display the art, the lid should be clean and smooth. You can either apply paint or stain on the surface before gluing the cutout images. For a recipe index card box, you can cut out food images from a magazine or you can print some photos from your computer. Select photos that represent what’s inside the box but then again you can always do it your way!
Glue the images on the lid and let them dry completely and finish the project with coats of lacquer. Remember that each coat of lacquer needs to be completely dry before applying a second layer. The more coats that you apply, the better your finished result will be.
-Stencil
Stencils are very easy to use and you can’t believe the results they create. You can buy them at craft stores in various styles and font sizes. You can arrange the stencils in an arc or a random manner. You can use the stencils to put names on the lid or anything that would tell you what is inside the box. You can go crazy and trace some butterflies or flowers then dab paint on them using a sponge or a brush. Let the paint dry and then carefully remove the stencil.
-Colored Paper
If you want to keep it simple and easy, you can just use colored papers to decorate your index card box. Rip off strips of the paper and tear them into squares. Use PVA adhesive in the same way, apply the scraps of the paper to the box one at a time while slightly overlapping them. For a clean finish, you can brush squares of colored paper with glue and then wrap around the edges and rim of the box. Finally, apply a final coat of diluted PVA, flatten any wrinkles or curling edges. Leave overnight to dry.
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