Seed Beaded Christmas Tree: the Tree’s Box Base

[Here you’ll find the list of supplies and photo of the completed seed bead Christmas tree.]

Instructions for the Box:

Seal the outside of the box and lid with the All Purpose Sealer.

Paint two coat of white paint on the outside of the box and two coats of red on the outside of the lid.

Tear out, don’t cut, the angel images to be decoupaged to the box sides. Decoupage the images around the sides of the box. I added some clouds in blue and white around the angels. When dry, add another layer of Mod Podge all around the box.

Using the stylus or a toothpick, make small white dots along the side edges of the lid. When this is completely dry, add two coats of Mod Podge to the lid.

Make a hole in the very center of the lid with an awl or Phillips head screwdriver. The hole should only be about 4mm in size.

Cut out a circle of white felt by tracing around the bottom of the box onto the felt. Glue the circle to the bottom of the box.

Cut out another circle of white felt in the same manner but this time cut random scallops around the outer edges. Fold in half and then into quarters to find the center. Cut a small hole where the trunk will be inserted. Glue scalloped felt circle onto the lid of the box, making sure to center it.

Cut the clay block to fit inside the box.

Here are the rest of the instructions for this Christmas Tree.


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