Textured Holiday Gift Box Decor

Made elegant holiday gift boxes with painted texture to decorate your home this Christmas. Put several around the fireplace or use as a lovely centerpiece.

Materials:

DecoArt Products Required

Texture Fierro

• TXF08 - Green Gold
• TXF09 - Gold

Elegant Finish Glazes

• DGM02 - Luminous Gold

Palette Knife

• DT02 - Palette Knife

Supplies

• Flat bristle brush
• Fan brush
• Decorative stencil of your choice
• Water container
• Palette or plastic plate
• Masking tape, optional
• Paper towels
• Ribbon
• Scissors
• Assorted picks/embellishments
•  7 15/16" Styrofoam cube
• 4 7/8" Styrofoam cube
   

Steps:

Allow to dry between steps.

1. Use palette knife to apply Gold Texture Fierro on side of small Styrofoam cube. While wet, drag bristle brush through Texture Fierro to create more texture. Repeat for each side.
    
2. Repeat step one using Green Gold Fierro on large Styrofoam cube.
    
3. Position decorative stencil on cube side. Secure with masking tape or hold in place with fingers. Use palette knife to apply contrasting Fierro color. Spread Fierro across open stencil areas then carefully lift. Repeat until both cubes are covered with patterns. Clean stencil between uses for best results.
    
4. Use fan brush to lightly brush Luminous Gold over raised stencil images.
    
5. When dry, tie with ribbon and embellish with pine cones, floral picks, etc., as desired.