Love for Feathers
Do you love peacocks? I think they are so regal with their beautiful full feathers and one of my new favorite colors has become Peacock Blue…so I really needed a peacock paper box…
I know…we all do…right?!?!?!
My daughter and I were at Michael’s the other day and I found some great peacock scrapbook paper and I knew I had this box…
I’ve used this box to hold fabric samples and scraps. It’s a great sturdy box, it was just so boring! Grab the Mod Podge and voila! A Peacock Box!
I cut the paper to size, making sure it was a perfect fit for each section of the box. Then working one section at a time, beginning with the side of the box, I applied the Mod Podge, then the paper. I did not have a huge problem with bubbles, although I did have to work out a few. After about 1 hour of drying time, I re-applied Mod Podge over the finished, covered box.
For the moment, it has made its home on my bookcase in our family room. I love the way it looks with my blue vase. Can you tell it holds fabric scraps? It is so much better!
For this project, I used Matte Mod Podge and 7 pieces of 12×12 scrapbook paper. For a larger box like this, it would have been best to use a roll of paper. This particular pattern did not match up. If I’d had a roll, I wouldn’t have had any seams. I could have literally “wrapped” the box and added the Mod Podge. But, the paper was exactly what I was looking for and it was 4 for $1.00. I decided to make it work!
Any love for the peacock?
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Cute! Love peacock feathers!
Thank you Stephanie! So glad you stopped by!
Leslie I loved your Peacock box! I have my living room decorated with peacock pictures, lamps and other things. Everyone knows I love them and they give me PC stuff! I wish I could figure out a color to paint my walls to accent these pieces, obviously it can’t be PC blue! Lol! Any suggestions?
Thanks Dee Dee! You might want to go with a more neutral color, especially if you have a lot of PC blue already. Maybe a soft grey…a color to highlight your pretty peacock decor! If you want to send me a pick of your decor, I could look and give you a better idea.
Don’t you just love the versatility of Mod Podge? Great job! Love the peacock print! Thanks for linking up to the Keep Calm and Link Up! Hope to see you back next week!
Yes! Mod Podge is great. Thanks for hosting your party. I’ll be back next week too.
Dropping by via the Follow Who? Social Weekend Hop 3 and liking your page! Nice to meet you! Love the box!
Thanks Debbie! I’m so glad you found me. I’ll hop over and check out your blog. Have a great weekend!
Oh wow, that paper is gorgeous! I love that you covered that nice box with it.
Stopping by from Create & Inspire!
Thank you so much! I fell in love with that paper as soon as I saw it! I’m heading over your way now!
I think everyone needs a peacock feather covered box! That is gorgeous!
Totally agree! LOL! Thanks so much!
It’s great Leslie and I love that blue pitcher! Thanks for sharing at Miss Informaiton
Thanks! I love your party! Thanks for hosting!
Love it, in fact, I was a peacock for Halloween!!!!
Thanks! I’d love to see a pic! How cool!