How Do You Make A Mini-Treasure Chest?
Whether your treasure is last month’s allowance, a stack of notes from your best friend or trinkets from your family vacation, they deserve an exclusive storage spot. Design a mini treasure chest that will not only hold your keepsakes, but also double as a cool accessory in your room. Get a small box to become your treasure chest. Try a cardboard gift box with a lid, a little clamshell take out food box or a plain wood box with an unusual shape. (See Resources) Cover the box with a coat of acrylic paint or a layer of patterned paper affixed with double-stick tape. (Simply trace the box’s sides on the back of the paper and trim a little outside the lines with sharp scissors. Adhere the paper to the box, then use fine-grain sandpaper to smooth the edges.) Consider colors and patterns that match the décor of your room. Give the box detail by adding doodles, a favorite saying or your signature with paint pens or a cool pattern with rubber stamps and ink. For a nostalgic look, layer and ove
