Like most I have a good few empty Glossy Boxes lying so in a fit of boredom I decided that I would try and beautify them a little more without retorting to anything too fancy or complicated.
Enter Washi tape your new BFF for making flat surfaces pretty without too much effort or breaking the bank (99p per roll).
To decorate my empty box I simply applied the tape in strips and continued all over until the box was complete which surprisingly didn't take too long - half an hour in total and I had to double back on the lid as the box logo was shining through as the tape is a white background.
I decided to go for a mish mash look but as long as you don't pick a white based tape one roll will be more than enough to cover an entire Glossybox including the base.
At the moment my box is containing some China Glaze polishes but over the coming weeks I am going to compile another three or four so I can store my nail polishes by colour (sad I know). Really you can use the empty box to store anything at all or use it to hold a gift which is fitting with Mother's Day just around the corner?
I bought my Washi Tape via eBay for 99p per roll using this seller - link but do look around as there may be cheaper deals, I simply had to have the green floral tape hence why I didn't shop elsewhere.
This is such a great idea~ Although knowing me, i would probably make a mess out of it and the tape would somehow be poorly aligned haha! I think wrapping paper would be quite good as an alternative to cover the boxes :) I do love how glossyboxes are so convenient in storing things though!~
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These look so cute :) I saw some floral ribbon tape in a shop the other day, so I may go back and pick some up to do something like this :) Lovely idea! xx
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That looks super pretty! I really love a floral pattern and this is so easy so I might try it out some time :D
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That tape is lovely! I love stuff that like I buy it and never find uses for it lol. Xx
ReplyDeleteThe tape looks so cute. Love the flower patterns to it.
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Aww such a perfect idea,I have a few of these boxes lying round as well, and didnt really know what to do with them. Love the flower pattern and its a perfect way of organising things! :)
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Omgggg!!!!!!!!!! This one is lookingg soooo cute <3 <3 xxxx
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Ive got those boxes coming out of my ears. Its hard to think of what to store in them. I gave lots away but i cant part with the harrods box, the bright coloured ones and the limited jolie ones.x
ReplyDeletei always use my glossyboxs for nail polish storage, they fit great! :)
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I love this idea! I'm keeping my nail polishes in a similar box already, maybe it's time to beautify it already :)
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Awww this is so cute, I definitely need to try making something like this
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This looks sooo pretty, great idea! xx
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Such a good idea! This looks lovely :) x
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So cute! I'm off to find some of this tape!
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lovely idea and very thrifty too. Those decorated boxes can be quite expensive so a great way to upcycle and a neat way to store nail varnish too. Mine currently sit in a big wicker basket with no order.
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What a fab idea, i can't bring myself to throw the boxes out as i always think they will come in useful for something!
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Why have I never seen this tape before?! Such a good idea!
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That tape seems way more expensive than 99p!
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