How to decorate a shoe box beautifully

When purchasing shoes, the buyer receives a box with it, spacious and durable, which can be used for storing things and even interior decor. You just need to give it an attractive look. Read on to find out how to do this.

How to cover a shoe box: options

Pasting the boxes improves their appearance, allowing them to blend seamlessly into the interior of the room, making them stronger due to the additional layer. It is better to choose boxes with square and rectangular sides for this purpose. Round and octagonal objects are more difficult to work with.

First you need to determine in what style the decoration will be done, whether there is enough material, prepare tools and a work space. It is advisable to design at a spacious table in a well-lit room, preferably near a window. Pasting can be done end-to-end or overlapping, depending on your desire.

What may be useful:

• scotch;
• scissors;
• PVA glue;
• threads;
• paper clips;
• stapler;
• paper cutting knife;
• ruler, pencil, chalk.

Options:

• How to wallpaper. As a result of renovations, wallpaper remains in every home. You can choose pieces of different colors. After measuring the length, width and height of the box, adding a couple of centimeters to the fold, cut out the pattern. Try on and mark the cut locations. Place the wallpaper inside the box and glue it with PVA glue or use a glue gun. Cover the outer walls in the same manner.
• How to cover with adhesive film. Without removing the protective layer, cut out the pattern, not forgetting to add distance to the corners. Slowly, gradually removing the protective layer, stick the film, smoothing it in the direction from the middle of the edge to the edges.

Important! Try to glue it carefully the first time. It is impossible to correct a crookedly pasted film. The cardboard is firmly attached to it, and may tear if you try to fix it.

• How to use gift paper. You can do without glue by using tape. They hold the folds together. Colored paper will also work. An excellent option for making a gift. Sometimes beautifully designed packaging can rival the contents.
• Pasting with fabric. Leftover curtains, denim, and any pretty fabric can be used for decoration. To do this, use fabric glue that does not leave marks on the canvas. If you don't have it, then hot glue from a gun will also work. After measuring the sides and adding a few centimeters for folds, cut out the necessary pieces of fabric. First, the outer edges are glued. When working, you need to ensure that wrinkles and folds do not form. Then the interior is decorated.
• Decoration with newspapers, magazines, maps. Sometimes newspapers and glossy magazines accumulate at home; they can be used for decoration.If pasting whole sheets does not inspire you, then a more interesting option would be cut out figures in the shape of butterflies, flowers, and other elements. Geographical maps look stylish on the boxes. After gluing, dry the craft well and coat it with acrylic varnish in several layers.

Decoupage technique. This decor is not suitable for everyone, it is financially expensive, but the effect is worth it. For decoupage you need: decoupage glue, brush (synthetic), primer (acrylic), acrylic paint, iron, baking paper, acrylic varnish, sandpaper, paper napkin with a plot design.

Execution sequence:

• apply primer to the outer sides of the box, dry it, put on a second layer, let it dry again;
• sand the surface with fine-grain sandpaper until smooth;
• paint with acrylic paint;
• apply decoupage glue and let it dry;
• lay the napkin and level it, iron it with a medium-heated iron through baking paper;
• remove excess edges of the napkin;
• varnish.

For each side, repeat the process step by step. When everything is dry, iron the edges through the paper with a hot iron.

How to decorate a shoe box beautifully

After the surface of the box is covered inside and out, it can be decorated. For decoration, use braid, satin ribbons, beads, buttons, beads, appliques. Everything that is at hand. The cord will make a decorative handle that can be glued or threaded through holes in the walls.

DIY shoebox decor: ideas

Suitable decor for a children's room, which is best done together with the child:

• Children's drawings;
• cartoon figurines;
• children's handprints.

Interior boxes:

• a suitcase, for this purpose straps, braid, buckles, buttons, fasteners are attached, the lid of a bag is imitated;
• a rope or braid, if you wrap it in an even layer on cardboard coated with glue, will fit perfectly into the interior;
• a convenient picnic basket if you attach handles and decorate with a fabric napkin or lace.

Gift options:

• bright ribbons;
• bows;
• dried flowers or artificial flowers;
• shells;
• glitter;
• a crumb of gems.

Even beginners in needlework can make a container for storing things. From the many options, there is always a suitable one that will decorate your home. There is no need to hide decorated boxes; they will fit perfectly into the interior of any room. A little imagination, time and materials available in any home - and a designer item will decorate the room and delight your guests.