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    Home » DIY » DIY Stripes & Dots Nesting Boxes

    DIY Stripes & Dots Nesting Boxes

    Published Sep 18, 2014 · Updated Jan 18, 2020 by Ginnie · 11 Comments

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    Make these cute DIY Nesting Boxes with simple supplies!

    DIY Stipes & Dots Nesting Boxes | Hello Little Home #DIY #craft #gold

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    I have a short attention span. As much as I love a good DIY project, I have a bad habit of starting something and never finishing it, or picking up supplies for a project and never even beginning it. Do you ever do that?

    Quite a while ago, I found a set of nesting boxes that I thought would be perfect for holding odds and ends. Well, those boxes sat around my living room/craft room for a few months, but I couldn't decide how to paint them. Then they moved into my hall closet, never to be seen again ... until now!

    I finally found a little inspiration in the form of my favorite gold paint, and I turned those plain boxes into a set of DIY Stripes and Dots Nesting Boxes!

    I'm not sure why I waited so long, because this was such a fun and easy project. Honestly, the hardest part was waiting for the paint to dry. I'm that impatient.

    Would you like to make your own set of nesting boxes? Let's get started!

    DIY Stipes & Dots Nesting Boxes: Supplies | Hello Little Home #DIY #craft #gold

    DIY Painting Nesting Boxes

    Here's what you'll need:

    • set of paper mache boxes
    • paint palette
    • painter's tape
    • white, gold, and turquoise acrylic paint
    • medium flat tip paint brush with stiff bristles
    • small angled tip paint brush with stiff bristles

    Pour some white paint into your paint palette. Using the flat tip brush, paint the outside of the boxes and lids white. You'll probably need a couple coats.

    Let the paint dry completely before proceeding with next step.

    DIY Stipes & Dots Nesting Boxes: Painting Boxes | Hello Little Home #DIY #craft #gold

    Using the turquoise paint and the flat tip brush, paint the insides of the boxes and lids, as well as the box rim.

    Let dry.

    DIY Stipes & Dots Nesting Boxes - Painting Turquoise | Hello Little Home #DIY #craft #gold

    You'll need the painter's tape for the striped boxes. Luckily, the height of my largest box was just about the width of three rows of painter's tape. So I decided to make my life easy and paint three stripes.

    Since I wanted to keep the middle stripe white, I needed to tape off the middle of the box. I wanted to avoid lots of measurements, so I first applied a row of tape along the top of the box , then I applied another row just below that one (see upper left picture below). Apply the tape as straight as possible.

    Remove the top row of tape, so only the middle row of tape remains (see upper right picture below). Use your fingers to press the tape firmly to the box (this will help avoid paint seeping under the tape.

    Use the flat tip brush to paint the white areas of the box (see lower left picture below). You will need a couple coats.

    Remove painter's tape as soon as the gold paint is opaque (see lower right picture below). There no need to let the paint dry first. After you've removed the tape, let the box dry.

    Don't worry if you made some mistakes. We'll fix those later!

    DIY Stipes & Dots Nesting Boxes - Painting Stripes | Hello Little Home #DIY #craft #gold

    I wasn't too concerned with my stripes being perfect. So for the top of the striped box, I simply eyeballed the stripes and lightly marked the lines with a soft pencil. Press very lightly, so you can erase any marks later.

    If you want precise lines, then use a protractor.

    DIY Stipes & Dots Nesting Boxes - Pencil Lines | Hello Little Home #DIY #craft #gold

    Working slowly and using the flat tip brush, apply the gold paint to the areas you have just marked.

    Again, you will need a couple coats of paint.

    DIY Stipes & Dots Nesting Boxes - Painting Stripes | Hello Little Home #DIY #craft #gold

    Let the boxes sit until the paint is dry, and then use the angled brush to touch up any mistakes.

    DIY Stipes & Dots Nesting Boxes - Fixing Mistakes| Hello Little Home #DIY #craft #gold

    For the smaller striped box and the polka dot box, I eyeballed all of the lines and shapes.

    If you'd like to be more precise, measure the layout of the stripes with a ruler.

    For the polka dots, you could use a stencil, round foam pouncer, or even a pencil eraser for smaller dots.

    DIY Stipes & Dots Nesting Boxes | Hello Little Home #DIY #craft #gold

    Once the boxes are completely dry, add a coat of protective sealer.

    I like Modge Podge Paper Matte Finish (it also comes in a glossy finish, if you prefer).

    DIY Stipes & Dots Nesting Boxes | Hello Little Home #DIY #craft #gold

    I plan to use these boxes in my bathroom.

    Remember that makeover I mentioned a few months ago? Add that to my list of unfinished projects ... ha!

    The boxes will store hair ties, products samples (why do I have so many of those?), and more. My husband will be so happy to get a little storage space back!

    DIY Stipes & Dots Nesting Boxes | Hello Little Home #DIY #craft #gold

    Tips for Painting Nesting Boxes

    • Apply the paint in thin coats, otherwise the paper on your box may bubble.
    • To ensure opacity, you may need more than one coat. Make sure to let the paint dry between coats.
    • Avoid too many visible brush strokes by always painting in the same and avoiding going over patches that have started to dry.
    • Don't worry if you make little mistakes are you go along. It's easy to touch them up later.

    DIY Stipes & Dots Nesting Boxes | Hello Little Home #DIY #craft #gold

     

    DIY Stipes & Dots Nesting Boxes | Hello Little Home #DIY #craft #gold

    Do you ever start projects and then never get around to finishing them? Please tell me I'm not the only one!

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    Kimberly
    7 years ago

    So charming! Pinned. Lou Lou Girls

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    Ginnie
    7 years ago
    Reply to  Kimberly

    Thank you so much, Kimberly!

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    Michelle from Weekend Craft
    7 years ago

    Love the pop of color on the inside! I would just like to invite you to stop over to Weekend Craft and link up on our Creative Spark Link Party. Hope to see you over there. http://bit.ly/1tYPo3T

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    Ginnie
    7 years ago
    Reply to  Michelle from Weekend Craft

    I love that part, too, Michelle! Thanks for the invite:)

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    Cindy@DIYbeautify
    7 years ago

    These are very cute! Love the functionality of them 🙂

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    Ginnie
    7 years ago
    Reply to  Cindy@DIYbeautify

    Thanks, Cindy! They are perfect for holding hair accessories:)

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    Barbs LeCupcake
    7 years ago

    i love boxes and yours look soooo cute!!

    Barbs

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    Ginnie
    7 years ago
    Reply to  Barbs LeCupcake

    Aww ... thank you so much!

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    Heather Smith {Woods of Bell Trees}
    7 years ago

    I don't know what it is about nesting boxes and what not - maybe I just like sets of things. I love these, the gold and white with the turquoise!

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    Sarah Marchant
    7 years ago

    These look gorgeous! Love the colors you chose.

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    Ginnie
    7 years ago
    Reply to  Sarah Marchant

    Thanks, Sarah! The pop of blue is one of my favorite parts:)

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