CRAFTY IDEA

Now lets see you have been out shoe shopping and already have 3 empty shoe boxes at home and don't need another , yes you do.

Shoe boxes make wonderful storage for items like CDs, stationary, socks , cosmetics , for keep sakes, for arts and crafts stuff even for keeping to give /send presents in.

Its cheap and very handy

ok all you need is some shoe boxes,or any boxes with lids, it's good to have a variety of sizes and some coloured paper wrap, nice to choose the colour to match the room the box will be in, easy eh just cover the box and lid and you are done,

with a twist -

why not cut out pictures from those glossy magazines we all have stored around the house, maybe pick a theme say roses , cut carefully around your pieces and store in a box (see now you definitely need one), for when you have enough to cover the lid, sides and box.

Using school glue, paste each piece onto your box over lap makes for no gaps, press firmly down, and when completely covered leave to dry. It must be school glue as this dries opaque. Varnishing is optional. If you choose to use a spray varnish, its quicker and much more easy to get an even coat.

When dry you could line the box with some cheap lining material it will also stick with the school glue;or some coloured crepe paper /tissue paper just scrunched up or shredded, stunning for keepsakes. A theme here is a good idea as one for weddings, christenings make great gifts for the mums and dads to put their babies things in. Very handy for christmas presents too. These inexpensive gifts can look a million dollars and will be cherished ,

anything goes so start keeping old bits of lace and beads from jewellery it all helps and store in your shoe box make; for your next project.