Project of the Month - Special Memories Craft Box

Boxes are always in style because they have so many uses.They become important for storing sentimental letters, collecting little treasure, or keeping candies and chocolates. Of course, with so many uses for a box, come great reasons to decorate. With Heritage Studio you can personalize your keepsake boxes. You only need to follow these simple instructions to create a few beautiful boxes you will be proud to display in any room.

You will need a few supplies to get started:

1. • Special Memories Craft Box: 12 x 12 scrap page template submitted by Heidi Arave (ID 15170). This includes two 12 x 12 scrap pages: the first contains four side strips for the 7” x 7” base and four strips for the box lid. The second contains the 7” x 7” lid top and two tops, eight base side strips, and eight lid side strips for the two 3” x 3” boxes.
   • One 7” x 7” box
   • Two 3” x 3” boxes
   • Scissors
   • Mod Podge (gloss or matte finish)

* Get boxes and Mod Podge from any craft store.

Template View

Let’s get started:

1. Inside Studio Editor, personalize each strip of paper.
   1. You’ll want to keep the same dimensions for each strip of paper. The best way to replace paper is to keep the strip locked in place and drag the wanted paper on top. Just like replacing photos in a template, the paper will automatically take the place of the strip in the correct dimensions.
   2. Replace embellishments to match your desired finished product.
   3. Change the color of text to match your project. Make sure the color is readable.
   4. Publish your project.
2. Once you have received your printed scrap pages, you can get started on applying your prints to your boxes.
   1. Cut out each side strips and box tops.
   2. Apply a layer of Mod Podge to one side of the base.
   3. Press one of the side strips down over the Mod Podged area. If strips are longer than the area of the box applied to (which should be the case with the side strips), cut off the excess after you have applied the strip to the box.
   4. Apply all strips and tops in their proper place.
   5. Apply a layer of Mod Podge over the strips. The Mod Podge will dry clear and give your box a sleek finish. The more layers of Mod Podge you apply to the top, the more protected the box will be.
   6. Let the box dry. Do not place the lid on the box until the box is completely dry.
   7. Do this to all three boxes.

And viola, you’re finished. Set your boxes up for display in any room and begin storing your favorite treasures inside.