Hi Friends,
I'm so glad you are here today!
I have another easy project to share with you.
You will need a gift bag, a wood box frame and Mod Podge.
Glitter is optional.
Most bags will have artwork on both sides.
I prefer the bags that are not shiny. The matte paper works well with Mod Podge.
You will also need a wood box type frame to recycle.
I found this one for .99 at a thrift shop.
These are easy to find- you may even have some around
the house that you want to change their design.
This is the back of the box.
You can use either side!
Cut sides of bag, discard bottom piece.
Save side panels for another project.
Measure and cut your bag to fit box.
I gave a light sanding to the front and then covered the artwork
with white acrylic paint.
You can also dry brush the sides.
After the paint dries, use Mod Podge to cover front surface.
Adhere picture to box and smooth down edges.
Add glitter if you prefer, using a bit of Mod Podge.
Here's another-
This box was damaged, but that won't matter.
Lightly sand the paper artwork to remove the shine.
With this box, the artwork will be on the inside of frame.
I painted the edges the same colors to match the picture.
My picture is shorter than my box, so I will start to glue my picture top first.
The white paint at the base will hide that problem with 'snow '
I used antiquing wax to darken the frame.
Then used Mod Podge to adhere my picture.
I used more glitter on this box.
And one more-
For the last box I covered the other side.
I used white paint to dry brush the edges.
I decided not to add any glitter to the last box.
I love how easy these boxes are to make.
They always sell out at my craft sales.
I think they make nice gifts.
I like that the box can sit on a shelf and you don't need to hang them.
Tell me what you think-
Thank you so much for being here!
It means a lot to me.
I hope you have a wonderful week.
xo Lisa S
These are so cute! Love this :)
ReplyDeleteJenna ♥
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Thanks Jenna :)
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I love the little red truck gift bags. I never know how to use them, thank you so much for sharing this idea. The pictures are great.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Yes, it's easy to do. I was at TJ Max the other day and saw the same box and picture!
Deletexo Lisa S
I simply love this creative idea.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much.
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Love this idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue!
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Such a great idea Lisa! They turned out gorgeous and if I can find some time for myself...I will give this a try. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteDenise
DeleteThank you! I'm so glad for your visit.
xo Lisa S
WOW! Those turned out great! Thanks so much for linking up with me at #AThemedLinkup 34 for All Things Christmas. Shared.
ReplyDeleteDee
DeleteYou are so nice! Thank you so much.
xo Lisa S
OMG! Love this idea! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lynda! What a sweet comment.pLEASE VISIT AGAIN.
DeleteXO Lisa S
What a fabulous idea - love these!
ReplyDeleteMarie, You are a sweetie! Thank you-
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ReplyDeleteSandi, Your comment disappeared, but thanks for stopping by!
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Thanks Tania!
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What a great idea. They are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jocelyn :)
Deletexo Lisa S
Beautifully done. This is such a wonderful way to add Christmas to your home. Thank you for sharing with #omhgww.
ReplyDeleteClearissa,
DeleteI'm so glad you liked these. They are easy and so inexpensive.
Thank you for your sweet comment!
xo Lisa S
What a geniusd idea! These look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLydia,
DeleteYou are so kind! Thank you.
xo Lisa S
I love these!! I am a slow learner…which there was a video so I could see exactly how to do this….🤪
DeleteSon ideales los cuadros navideños...Me gustan !
ReplyDeleteBESOS
Muchas gracias Me alegro de que te haya gustado.
Deletexo Lisa S
What an amazing creation ! I love that you can use both sides for different themes.
ReplyDeleteMuch love
Naush
Thank you Naush!
DeleteThese box type frames are so easy to find for .99 at any thrift or dollar store. I think most people have one around the house :)
x Lisa S
What a great idea! Pinned. Happy Thanksgiving, Lisa!
ReplyDeleteThank you!... And I appreciate the pin :)
DeleteHappy Thanksgiving!
xo Lisa S
Brilliant and beautiful as always! Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving and featuring this when my party opens up!
ReplyDeleteCarol,
DeleteYou are so kind! Thank you so much.
xo Lisa S
What a wonderful way to repurpose Christmas gift bags! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Farmhouse Friday!
ReplyDeleteThank you Michelle!
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So fun and easy, with a beautiful finished product. These will be featured on tomorrow's Sundays on Silverado link party. Also pinned to Sundays on Silverado Pinterest Board.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
-Niky @ The House on Silverado
Niky
DeleteThank you so much! I am so honored to be featured.
I am so glad to join you on Sundays.
xo Lisa S
What a genius idea! I love how these turned out. They are so cute. I often see gift bags that I think are way to cute to use and just throw away. Pinned.
ReplyDeleteJoanne,
DeleteThank you so much. I just love easy projects. I'm happy I could share with you.
xo ;) Lisa S
Beautiful! And just a great way to reuse those bags that always have such lovely pictures on them. Thanks for sharing your idea. Pinned. #HomeMattersParty
ReplyDeleteDonna,
DeleteThank you for your kind words!
I appreciate the pin-
xo Lisa S
Lisa,
ReplyDeleteThese are just so adorable. I can't wait to look at some of my bags to see if any will work. Congratulations, you are being featured at Thursday Favorite Things. I hope you stop by. https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2020/12/thursday-favorite-things.html
Hugs,
Bev
Bev
DeleteAlways a pleasure to have you visit! Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate you so much. Thank you for the feature.
Blogspot has changed the way comments come through and I miss so many. I'm sorry this response is so late :)
xo Lisa S
They look Beautiful, Lisa! I'll be featuring this post at next week's party. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this lovely idea at the #HomeMattersParty
Oh Thank You!
DeleteI'm so sorry for my late response!
Thank you for hosting and sharing my bag artwork in the feature.
xo Lisa S
These turned out just lovely! Great work!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
Deletexo Lisa S
What a wonderful idea Lisa - I love it! Thanks for the great tip, and Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteBarbara,
DeleteThank you so much!
Merry Christmas:)
xo Lisa S
Congratulations! Your adorable gift bag wall art is one of the features at the Friday With Friends Link Party.
ReplyDeleteI've been lookin at my own gift bag collection to see which ones can be turned into holiday art. Such a wonderful way to upcycle.
Thank you for visiting the party and I hope to see you this week.
Rachelle
Rachelle
DeleteThank you so much. I'm so honored! I added your link to my blog hop page. Thank you for hosting.
xo Lisa S
Last year I fell in love with the little red truck. Had never done (I'm 69) a themed decor--I got dish towels and potholders from the Christmas Tree Shop, a metal truck from Hobby Lobby, and several ornaments. I found Christmas shirt boxes in different sizes and framed 3--one for me, one for the church bazaar, and the last for a friend who admired it! I saved the sides of the box which had greenery and red berries and used them for Scrabble tile ornnaments! I crammed 2 box bottoms together to actually use for gifts! Win-win-win! Since then I have found and framed car pix and even a British 2-decker bus with Santa driving!I have also added glitter to Christmas cards and framed them (5x7"ish).
ReplyDeleteKathy,
DeleteWhat a great idea! Good use of those boxes. The ornaments sound adorable. I love that it was budget friendly-
Thanks for sharing with me :)
xo Lisa S