Most decorative boxes that you buy come lined or cushioned so that delicate contents (such as glass) won’t get scratched by the box’s interior surface. But what if you make your own boxes? Shouldn’t they be lined too?

Here’s the method that I use for a simple, fitted box lining.

Supplies:

Pencil or Pen

Scissors

Measuring Tape or string for measuring

Spray Glue, or glue and brush

Scrap Paper larger than your box

Felt

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I love pens.  I mean, really, you set me down in the middle of an office supply store and I’ll be happy for hours just looking at the pens, notebooks, and post-its.  I’m what you might call obsessive. 

I like my pens to have a bit of personality, but I also go through them really quickly so the only options to me are: pricey pens with refills, or make my own.  Yarn pens are particularly nice because in addition to being attractive, easy to make, and comfortable to write with, they’re dirt cheap to make given the price of the materials!

Supplies:

Pen/s

Charm

Yarn

Craft double stick tapeScissorsElmer’s or other craft glue 

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