Tiny star ornaments wrapped in DIY window boxes.
I made the window boxes using clear acetate.
5. Flip top flap of box to wrong side, lay small bead of hot glue and quickly place acetate in opening pressing edges into glue:
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Challenge: wrap these fragile ornaments for Christmas delivery:
(To see how to make the ornaments click here.)
I wanted a window box so you can see the ornament inside:
Solution: cut a hole in the top of a gift box and glue acetate to make window:
Easy and quick solution for the fragile ornaments.
Here's how I made the window boxes:
1. Use 6" x 6" x 4" gift box and clear acetate:
2. Lay box open so top flap is flat.
Mark 1" border around top flap:
3. Cut out square using exacto knife:
4. Cut acetate to fit opening plus 1":
(Acetate piece here measures 5" x 5")
6. Use tissue and place ornament in box:
7. Add burlap strips for ribbon and matching letter tag with twine:
Ready for gift giving.
Make your own window boxes to protect those fragile gifts that are too pretty to hide.
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