♥ Shabby Decoupaged Stacking Boxes ♥ {And CS May Linky Party!}

Today is the first Monday of the month...so that means it's time for a new Crafty Secrets DT Challenge and May Linky Party! We would love for you to join in on the fun! Just link any type creation using a Crafty Secrets product at the Heartwarming Vintage Blog and you could win a $50 gift certificate to the Crafty Vintage Girl Store! You have until Sunday the 12th!!

This month we are having a super fun DT Challenge! We were all asked to make something using a different technique. I am making fun things using Decoupage! I must admit though, I never did it before. And guess what?? I am addicted! I love it! I am looking for things to decoupage everywhere! My kids better watch out, I may decoupage them! LOL

I decided to make some shabby chic rose nesting boxes using decoupage. They go perfectly in my newly decorated shabby chic craft room! They are so easy to do and look beautiful sitting on a table just stacked with nothing in them or filled! Here's how to make them!

The Nesting Boxes I purchased are from Michael's. They were only a few dollars for all 4 of them! I first painted them white, using only 1 coat of acrylic paint, since I wanted a shabby look to them.

While they were drying, I printed out some beautiful rose paper from the Radiant Paper Collection and some labels from the Sew Fashionista Digi Stamp Set. I printed everything out on simple white cardstock.

After the paint has completely dried, spread a generous amount of Mod Podge onto the front of the box, where the paper will go.

Using a ruler, carefully run it over the paper to remove any excess glue and air bubbles. Then apply more Mod Podge in the center of the paper and apply Label. Repeat, using ruler.

Now apply a layer of Mod Podge over the paper and label. When dry, apply a second coat.

For the top box, I added a rose (from the Vintage Valentine Kit) to the inside, bottom of the box.

There you have some wonderful, shabby chic stacking boxes that you can display proudly! Just think of the possibilities for these boxes! Crafty Secrets has so many wonderful themes you can choose from to create something special with! Think Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, Spring, etc...

Now, don't forget to check out the rest of the Crafty Secrets DT to see what they have created with their special technique!!

                                                      ♥ Vicki Chrisman ~ DT Leader
                                                      ♥ Michele Kovack
                                                      ♥ Darlene Pavlick
                                                      ♥ Rebekah Fairies
                                                      ♥ Sheila Rumney

Oh, and before I forget, right now Crafty Secrets is having a HUGE sale!! You can save 30% off all Regular and Digi Products at the Crafty Vintage Girl Store! Hurry! You only have until this Wednesday, the 8th!! :)

Have a sweet day!

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