How to cover a box with paper: application, tools and materials, master class on decoupage of a shoe box

Each of us loves a beautifully decorated interior. This commitment becomes especially in demand in cases where interior solutions affect the good mood and joy of our loved ones.

With the proper ingenuity, you can create any design options with your own hands.

This joy can also be caused by the gifts that we love to give each other. But how can you make sure that the gift is not just ordinary, but something unique and memorable for a long time?

There are several different solutions for this, and today we will talk about one of them: decorating the box using wallpaper, paper, fabric and other similar materials. Covering a box with wallpaper or covering it beautifully with fabric is not as difficult as it might seem at first. Let's look at a short master class that contains step-by-step instructions on how to do it yourself by decorating a cardboard shoe box both inside and outside.

If you do not have experience in such work, there is no need to despair and worry. The scheme of work is quite simple, since it allows you to do the decoration yourself by completing the design according to the pattern. As for choosing a gift box, it can be either with or without a lid: decoration does not depend on its shape. It can be square, rectangular and even round.

What is it for?

Boxes can be used for the following purposes:

as organizers (for example, sort documents and so on);
put things in them that are not used every day (for example, New Year's toys);
as gift packaging (to give gifts in them for which factory packaging is not provided).

Most often, hard packaging is used for shoes that have already been worn out and disposed of, household appliances, and so on. By and large, any packaging can be used. But to make everything look neat and orderly, the box should be decorated.

The simplest and most budget-friendly way to decorate is to cover the box with paper. And there are a lot of options and methods.

How to pack a gift for the New Year

You can please your children on New Year's holidays not only with a cake or other sweets, but also with a long-awaited surprise. The toy the child is expecting can be packaged in the form of a large or small candy. It is enough to buy decorative paper, wrap the gift in the form of a tube and carefully secure the edges of the wrapper with ribbons. The candy can be topped with a New Year's toy or snowflake.

For those who decided to give an expensive gift for the New Year in the form of a phone or an envelope with money, as well as a box of sweets, this option is suitable. The box is wrapped in plain paper and decorated on top with a ribbon with a Christmas pattern, paper snowflakes or multi-colored pom-poms. Spruce branches, New Year's toys, gingerbread men or compositions of pine cones will look very organic on the packaging box.

What paper is suitable for lining a box?

To transform a cardboard box, you can take absolutely any paper. Anything suitable for this purpose:

colored paper;
gift;
paper for decoupage and crafting;
self-adhesive paper;
wallpaper (vinyl, paper, non-woven, textile, etc.);
napkins and much more.

Original ideas on how to make a gift with your own hands

When deciding to decorate a gift yourself, the giver wants to emphasize his imagination and special attitude towards the recipient. To do this, you need to pack the prepared surprise in an unusual and bright way. Here are some ideas:

Shirt

An original option to give a gift to a man or on February 23rd to boys at school. You will need to cut a rectangle from a sheet of white paper, the width and length of which is twice the size of the gift itself. Be sure to make allowances of 3 cm. The sides are folded exactly towards the center - the front side of the shirt is ready.

Turn the workpiece face down and fold the top edge towards you. Turn it back and bend the corners, making it look like a collar. The lower edges of the halves are turned out so that they extend beyond the edges of the “shirt”. Bend the workpiece in half, placing it behind the “collar”. You can add decorative elements.

Stencil for gift wrapping in the form of a shirt

Packaging - shirt

Candy

This method is suitable if the gift does not have original packaging. You will need to take a sheet of paper with a width equal to the object and a length 1/3 greater. Wrap it around and tie the loose ends with twine or tape.

Packaging in the form of candy

I also offer interesting ideas for wrapping your gifts.

I hope you were able to choose the best way to wrap gifts for the holiday. I personally like it in the form of candies for children, and shirts for my sons, husband and grandfathers on February 23rd. But my favorite way of packaging is New Year’s using craft paper.

What tools and materials are still needed?

In addition to paper and the cardboard box itself, you need the following tools and materials:

scissors and/or stationery knife;
ruler;
pencil.

Depending on the type of paper you will use to decorate the boxes, you will need to stock up on:

double tape;
PVA glue;
glue gun;
wallpaper glue (sometimes depending on the type);
glue brush.

What to do if the film comes off?

With the right decoration technology, the updated set will delight the owner with its design for several years. However, there are such unpleasant moments when the surfaces being glued begin to peel off.

To achieve the proper look, you will need scissors and glue (“Super Moment” or liquid nails). The glue is introduced under the film and pressed.

Another way is to heat up the place where the film has come off with a hairdryer. This will bring the melted glue into working condition, after which the film must be pressed tightly.

The easiest way

A master class showing how to cover a box with paper can be seen in the photo provided.

Unroll the paper roll and place your box on it.
Measure how much material you need so that it completely covers the bottom of the box, its walls and bends slightly inward (Illustration 1). This can also be done using a ruler. To do this, measure the height and width of the box and measure on the sheet a length equal to these parameters plus another width and plus six to ten centimeters for the bend.
Cut out the desired piece of paper (Illustration 2).
Place the box in the center of the cut out piece of paper and cut out the excess pieces at the corners (Illustration 3).
Cut four small pieces of paper and glue them to the corners of the box (Illustration 4).
Now coat the walls with glue and glue the paper (Illustration 5).
Coat the inside of the box and wrap the paper (Illustration 6).
Cover the lid in the same way.
Let the box dry.

All is ready! Now you can use the box as you wish.

Tip: Don't use too much glue or the paper may warp and ruin the whole look.

Beautiful gift packaging for a man

Anyone can show their imagination and please their beloved man or close friend with a gift. Having decided on a surprise, it is worth considering what style the present should be decorated in, as well as what materials to use during decoration.

You can pleasantly surprise a man by choosing one of the following packaging options:

paper. It is worth using this option for wrapping a surprise in cases where the gift has a smooth surface. It could be a book or a box with a surprise hidden in the middle. It is important to opt for craft or corrugated paper in calm shades;
textile. It's easy to decorate envelopes, boxes or bottles using rough material. Preference should be given to wool, linen or cotton;
box. You can make your own box of any shape (rectangular, cylindrical). Most often, easily breakable items are placed inside.

You can hide a small gift in the form of an umbrella, pen or mug in a paper bag.

The second way to decorate with paper

Here is another instruction on how to cover a box with paper:

Place the bottom of the box on the selected paper and trace it (Illustration 1).
Cut out the bottom piece so that there is a margin of two to three centimeters on each side (Illustration 2).
Glue the part to the bottom of the box and fold up the protruding edges (illustrations 3 and 4).
Place one side on the paper and outline it. Cut out the part with a margin of a few centimeters on all sides. Glue the paper to one of the sides (illustrations 5 and 6).
Carefully fold the edges of the paper (to the bottom, to the sides and inward). If necessary, make small cuts (Figure 7).
Cover all sides of the box in the same way (Illustrations 8 and 9).
You can paint the inside of the boxes with a suitable color paint. It is better to use acrylic (Illustration 10).
Let the glue and paint dry completely.

The decorated box is ready!

How to pack a gift for March 8

You will be able to please your dear ladies in the spring by choosing a suitable gift and packaging it. Every woman will be happy to receive a colorful bag of treats, a box of jewelry or a painting. Having decided on the main gift, you should move on to decorating the surprise step by step.

On March 8, it is best to choose decorations that stick to spring motifs and use flowers in the decor. The box is decorated with craft paper of a light or bright shade. You can add a fabric ribbon to the top of the package, as well as attaching one flower or twig. Those who have a sweet tooth can be given a box tied with twine on top and filled with candy in the center.

From paper you can make a gift bag yourself, where various little things will be hidden. You can tie it on top with a bright satin ribbon, which will create a beautiful contrast to the gift. Every friend will be delighted with such a present.

Decoupage technique for decorating cardboard packaging

Some people are in a hurry to throw away not only shoes, boots and other footwear that they have taken down, but also the box from under it. But if you cover a shoebox with paper, it will be transformed and become an irreplaceable thing. It can be used as a box or a place to store various little things that tend to get lost.

The master class will show you how to cover a box with paper using the decoupage technique:

Take a clean shoebox and remove tape and other stickers from it.
Take two shades of paint (preferably acrylic) and cover the sides and lid of your box. Paint the sides black and the top white.
Make a frame on the lid using the same color as the sides of the box. To do this, step back a few centimeters from the edge of the top and stick on a square of masking tape. Cover the indents with black. After this, remove the tape. As a result, you have a frame for a white square in the middle with smooth edges.
Choose a suitable picture. It can be depicted on a napkin, plain paper, wallpaper, and so on.
Cut out the picture and put it in the water.
Then take the picture out of the water, place it on a piece of oilcloth (an A4 file is perfect for this purpose) face down, and blot the top several times with a cotton or paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Cover the picture with PVA glue or decoupage glue.
Also coat the lid where the picture will be glued with glue.
Transfer the oilcloth with the image to the lid. To do this, simply turn the picture over and straighten it with your fingers.
Carefully remove the oilcloth.
When the picture is dry, the entire cover should be coated with acrylic varnish.
To prevent the borders of the picture from being too prominent and conspicuous, apply white paint to the edges of the image and gently blend it with a large brush or sponge (you can take a piece of foam rubber).
To make the picture look harmonious, you can additionally add some touches with acrylic paint (for example, shadows and highlights, background).
When you are done with the background and image, coat the entire surface of the box lid with varnish.
Decorate the walls if desired.

When everything is dry, the box can be used.

Original packaging of clothes and accessories

The easiest way to present clothes beautifully is to use wrapping paper. Using this method, you can unusually present bulky items in the form of a sweater, T-shirt or robe. All you need to do is prepare gift paper, tape and ribbon. For men, newspaper gift paper and a ribbon of a discreet color are suitable.

You can stylishly present various small-sized accessories using fabric. If you choose a material of a bright color and tie an unusual box, making a knot on top in the form of a bow, then your loved ones will definitely be pleased.

Cosmetics

Those who are planning to give a whole basket of cosmetics should use the simplest option - film. It is enough to place the basket in the center of the film and secure its edges on top with a bright bow. This way you can decorate any gift (blanket, towel, pillow).

Those who like to make things with their own hands can sew a small handbag and put a cosmetic set in the middle. You can add textiles by sewing a lace ribbon onto the bag.

Toys

It’s easy to truly surprise a child if you give him a children’s toy in the form of a paper ball. In the middle you can hide a small doll, hairpins, a car, a watch, or a child’s wallet. If you wish, you can place several objects into the ball at once.

The prepared toys are wrapped in strips of corrugated paper so that the end result is a symmetrical ball. The most desired toy should be hidden in the center of the cocoon. You can decorate the top of the ball with buboes, bows, or cover it with strips of multi-colored paper.

Sheets with mulberry fibers: how to cover a box with paper?

Master class on gluing a box with mulberry leaves:

Mulberry paper has a number of features that should be taken into account when working with it. The most important thing is that the material is very thin. Therefore, if you are decorating not a single-color surface, but with different images, then you need to cover it all with paint.
When the paint is dry, cover the surface with PVA or decoupage glue.
Tear the mulberry paper into pieces of different sizes and cover the box with them.
If you want, additionally decorate the surface using the decoupage technique with napkins or other pictures. This should be done after the mulberry paper layer is completely dry.
Finally, you need to cover the box with a layer of varnish.

This box looks antique and will fit perfectly into any interior.

Original design

One of the most impressive materials for decoration are buttons, due to their variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. The boxes can simply be completely covered with buttons, you can glue only the lid, or some separate side, or you can lay out a certain pattern or design from buttons. To simplify the work, the first layer of buttons can be glued by placing them face down on the table, coat the surface of the box with glue, apply it to the buttons and press firmly. You will have to work hard on the next layer of buttons, gluing each one separately to hide all the gaps. If you decide to depict any kind of design, first the surface of the shoe box will need to be covered with either paint, paper, or fabric. Then draw the image on the surface and paste it with buttons.

Similarly, you can decorate a cardboard box with coins, sequins, beads, rhinestones, matches, counting sticks, and colored pencils.

Is it possible to decorate a box of a different shape?

How to cover a round box with paper:

Place the box on a piece of paper and outline its bottom.
Cut out two of these circles.
Then cut a rectangular strip. Its height should be equal to the height of the sides of the box plus four extra centimeters.
Cover a rectangular piece of paper and the sides of the box with glue.
Step by step glue the rectangle to the side so that it extends beyond the edges from the bottom and top.
Make cuts all the way around the exposed edges of the paper and fold them over the box.
Glue the cut out circles to the bottom and lid of the round box.

The decor is complete.

Square or rectangular

Most often, gifts already have their own factory packaging in the form of a square or rectangular box, but to give the surprise a more sophisticated look, you need to wrap it in beautiful gift paper.

How to wrap a square or rectangular gift:

Spread the prepared material on the table, back side up.
Wrap the box with paper on all sides and leave an additional margin of 4-5 cm. After this, cut a piece from the roll.
Make a 1 cm bend along one of the long edges and glue double-sided tape over it without removing the protective layer on top.
Also secure the second long edge with a small piece of adhesive tape 1.5 cm further from the center of the box.
Place the prepared fold on top, but so that it runs exclusively in the center. Once you are sure of this, remove the protective layer and glue it.
To wrap the remaining two sides, you should initially bend the side flaps tightly.
Then make a 1 cm fold along the edge of the bottom side of the paper, and glue double-sided adhesive tape on top.
Press the top edge tightly against the box and secure it in the center with a small piece of tape.
After this, place the prepared bottom edge on top with a fold so that it runs exactly in the center of the side.
If everything matches, remove the protective layer of tape and stick it tightly.

As a result, the central seam can be hidden using a satin ribbon of the required color.

Tips and tricks for covering boxes with paper

How to cover a box with colored paper if there is no other paper? These sheets can be used to decorate cardboard packaging in two ways: as usual or using the decoupage technique.
To cover a box with wallpaper, use special wallpaper glue. This way you will be sure that the paper will not move away from the walls over time.
How to cover a box with gift paper or corrugated paper? Such leaves are very thin, and tearing them, as is the case with mulberries, is not recommended. This decor does not look very nice and neat. In this case, it is better to take thin double-sided tape and stick it around the entire perimeter of the box. Then the protective layer is removed from it, on which the paper is applied. This way the entire box is gradually covered.
How to properly cover a box with paper so that it does not delaminate? To do this, you need to select the appropriate glue and carefully glue the sheets to the surface. Then the craft must be dried well.

Even wallpaper will come in handy

Wallpaper is great for decorating shoe boxes with your own hands, the remains of which can be found in every home. To cover a box with vinyl or non-woven wallpaper, you will need wallpaper glue, and if the selected wallpaper is paper, then PVA glue will do. First of all, you need to measure a piece of wallpaper of a suitable size, taking into account the margin for overlap, and attach the box itself to it. Use a pencil to trace the outline of the bottom, then fold the wallpaper from the parallel sides of the box, pressing it tightly against the walls, and smooth the folds with your fingers. Unfold and do the same on other sides. After trying on, you need to cut off the excess pieces and you can start gluing. First you need to coat the bottom, apply it to the pattern, then the sides, carefully pressing and straightening the canvas, and then inside.

Decorating the box with pieces of wallpaper, sequins and buttons

In the same way, the boxes can be covered with fabric. In this case, it is good to use double-sided tape as an adhesive element, since the glue can saturate the fabric, leaving streaks on it.

How to make a package with a New Year's gift

The easiest way is to simply wrap any gift in wrapping or craft paper. It is important that the piece of paper is large enough.

In addition to paper, you will need ribbon or rope to tie the package, or glue or double-sided tape if you want to do without rope.

Lay a sheet of paper on a table or other flat surface with the angle facing down. Place a gift on it.
Fold the bottom corner first, then the sides.
Now roll up the gift like a pancake or roll.
Stick the corner (tip of the roll) to its main surface. Double-sided tape will hold it firmly and unnoticeably, but you can put it on glue or wrap the bundle with rope (or tape) and tie it.

All that remains is to decorate the package. A sticker, a magazine clipping, a beautiful bow, or a Christmas tree toy are good for this. The decoration can be attached with a stapler (just do not damage the gift itself at this time), glue, tape or other means.

The package can be of different shapes: resembling a bag, as in the previous photo, or a roll, as in the photo below.

Materials for decorating the box

The surface of the box can be decorated with various types of decorations. When choosing consumable raw materials, it is important to take into account its performance characteristics. For example, from thick cardboard you can create durable decor that will fit perfectly into the design of the living room and children's room.

To decorate the interior space of the kitchen, it is better to choose textures that can withstand high humidity and temperature changes.

For creative activities, the following list of materials is most often used:

Papyrus;
Coated paper;
Colored cardboard;
Leg-split;
Acrylic paint;
Ruffles.

For beginning craftsmen, the best solution would be to use coated paper, the surface of which is decorated with different images. This material is distinguished by its strength and ductility. As additional decor, you can choose beads, rhinestones or sparkles of different sizes.

Advantages

it is moisture resistant - an important plus for a room in which the water supply valve literally does not close;
it is practical - you don’t need to put in a lot of effort to ensure that the covered tabletop or facades retain their classy appearance;
it is durable - the film copes with any type of impact and lasts for years;
it does not require professional installation - even the person whose hands grow from a well-known sad place can handle the pasting.

Of course, the latter is true only in one case - if this person first becomes familiar with the process technology.

Textile box: master class

Using simple materials, you can create an original textile product for storing various items. To make it you will need a piece of thick fabric.

So, a fabric storage box is made in several stages:

You will need a piece of fabric with dimensions 48*43.5 cm.
This piece of material has squares cut out at the four corners, measuring 14 cm by 12 cm.

A template is made from paper. With its help, it will be possible to make markings to connect the parts of the textile box.

The distance between the marks should be 15 cm in length . When performing calculations, you need to make sure that there is enough material for the job. Marks can be made using a ruler.

Then place the template on top of the material. Using the marks, cuts are made along the width of the strip of fabric that will be used to sew the box together.

Then strips of fabric are pulled through the holes made.

A total of four strips are required, 0.7 cm wide and 16 cm long.
After pulling the pieces of fabric into the product, they need to be cut off at the top.

When the box is ready, you need to put heavy pieces of wood into it to give it the desired shape.

Plain fabric or pieces of leather are selected as strips for stitching.

A spacious and original storage container is ready.

Errors when pasting

You tried your best, but something went wrong. It doesn’t matter, almost everything can be fixed safely.

Bubbles? If they are small, then simply pierce them with a needle: squeeze out the air that gets in where it is not needed and carefully smooth the problem area with a cloth. With larger ones, an ordinary syringe will help - inserted inside, it will draw out all the air, and the hole will easily disappear when smoothed.

Folds? Whatever helps dry your hair will also work great on your hair. Run a hairdryer over the folds and they will smooth out. Don’t get too carried away, otherwise, by getting rid of one trouble, you will invite another.

Crooked? If you remember to leave a margin of 1 centimeter for each fragment when taking measurements, then you definitely won’t panic: an ordinary stationery knife will correct the situation, which can be used to remove the excess, and joining will easily cover the traces of your “cunning” operation.

Gift packaging for bottle

A bottle of good alcohol is appropriate as a gift for almost any holiday. Especially if there is no time at all to look for something special, and there are only a few minutes left before the celebration. Packing a bottle in bright paper is not at all difficult, and it does not take much time.

For the main part, cut a rectangular piece of paper large enough to wrap the glass in a circle.
After this, secure the wrapper with tape.
For the neck you will need another square shaped sheet.
Place the piece of paper on the cork in the center of the sheet and crumple the paper with your fingers along the contour of the neck, tying it with thread so that the base fits securely around the neck and the edges stick out freely.
The bottom of the bottle can be wrapped with other material to outline the outline.
Such a bottle can be signed, decorated with a ribbon or any braid, turning supermarket alcohol into a collectible drink for a select few.

Stylish implementation

Decor made from living plants looks very attractive

Decorating a bottle for the winter holidays

Advice! Use several types of paper of different colors and textures to create contrast. This will give the gift brightness and originality.

Making packaging using paper

Decor with small colored sheets of paper

Great wine packaging

Types of self-adhesive film

Before you can use something, you must first purchase it. To ensure that the selection process brings pleasure and not a headache, immediately identify your priorities:

glossy or matte surface - depending on taste and color, as they say, but if the room is designed in a matte format, then it would be logical to adhere to a single concept;
single-color design or combined - some flashy colors in the kitchen can be muted with calm self-adhesive or, conversely, you can enliven a modest and nondescript space with a “killer” combination of acidic colors;
using photo printing or a special texture (for example, mirror or holographic) - your eyes will definitely be fun and pleasant.

The chosen format will definitely “make friends” with the interior if it matches the overall color temperature of the room. Or it will be correctly entered according to the principle of contrast.