Project Instructions

Step 1 Optional -- gesso the boxes and lids and let dry completely. Sand each box and wipe down with a rag to remove dust. Step 2 Paint the boxes a soft yellow or your choice of color. Let paint dry. Step 3 Choose seven coordinating colors to paint the box lids, or paint them all one color. Paint the lids and let them dry. Use a sponge dabber dipped in paint to make the polka dots. Paint a wood knob the same color of the polka dots used on each box. Let dry. Step 4 Hot glue a wood knob to the center of each lid. Step 5 Cut thin ribbon to wrap and tie around each box lid. *If desired, glue thin ribbon around the base of each box. Step 6 Measure and cut a square paper mat for each box from pink or blue cardstock. You will need to cut one each 1¾", 2¼", two 2¾", 3¼" and two 3¾". Step 7 Choose a baby image for each box. You can use black and white copies of photos. Sizes needed are: 1½", 2", two 2½", 3”, two 3½". Step 8 Use a tape runner or glue stick to attach photo to each paper mat and then attach a mat to the front of each box. Step 9 Use 3D Glue Dots® to attach a wood cutout or alpha letter to the corner of each photo.