Crafter’s Ink Stained Gift Box

The holidays are fast approaching and I always like to present a gift in a handmade container, especially gift cards.  It provides you the opportunity to give a generic gift card in a personalized gift box – elevating it to the next level!

I have recently discovered that Colorbox® Crafter’s Ink pads by Ann Butler can be used to stain wood – SWOON!  This opens up a whole new world for me in moving beyond fabric and paper with my ink pads and stamps!

Now on to my project…

In a well-ventilated area, spray painting the outside of a craft store octagonal wooden box with Wood Tone Spray Paint, let dry.

Place craft store balsa wood slats on a protected work surface, (like an old towel) mist lightly with water and apply Colorbox® Crafter’s Ink by Ann Butler: Ocean Breeze, Limelight, Blueberry, Deep Woods, Evergreen and Aquamarine in sweeping motions.  Let ink dry completely.  To achieve darker tones, mist and apply a second layer of ink.

Apply Tombow Xtreme Adhesive to the back of slats and attach to the lid of the wooden box in a vertical pattern to follow the lines of the box.

Flip box over onto a self-healing mat and trim off excess with a craft knife.

Finish trimmed ends with Colorbox® Crafter’s Ink by Ann Butler and ColorBox® Art Daubers, to create a detailed application of ink to wood.

Create Faux Stitching on the top of your gift box with the NEW Colorbox® Background Basics Stamps by Ann Butler – Stitch Stamps and Colorbox® Crafter’s Ink by Ann Butler, Bark.  I have to say that I LOVE these new Stitch Stamps, they are the perfect addition to Ann’s line of Faux Quilting stamps! Let ink dry completely.

Fill with some holiday cheer and give a Crafter’s Ink Stained Gift Box as the perfect gift for everyone on your list!

Check out the Ann Butler Designs Facebook Page for even more inspiration!

Thanks for stopping by!  –Beth