Materials:papier mache box (available at craft stores)
sprig of miniature yellow roses
one sprig vintage forget me nots
vintage white lily of the valley
one bunch of creamy stamen
one sprig of vintage leaves
15 inch length of antique paper lace from Germany
glue gun and craft glue
paint and brushes
small scrap of lace
Paint papier mache box any color desired. We used 3 shades of a mellow yellow acrylic paint, accenting with subtle stripes. (See Scan 2.)
Using craft glue such as Elmer's, glue paper lace along the edge of the lid (Scan 3). Add some antique lace, accenting with white lily of the valley and vintage leaves as shown in Scan 4. Glue in place with glue gun. Add
forget me nots for a delicate color accent, and a few sprigs of creamy stamen. (Scan 5) Fill with potpourri, baubles, store jewelry in this charming box or simply display on a vanity! (Scan 7).
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