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Upcycled Wine Box with Memento Inks

Transform a used wine gift set box into a spectacular home decor piece.


Upcycled Wine Box with Memento Inks
  1. Glue book paper randomly on front of box using clear Creative Medium and allow to dry.
  2. Cover completely with gesso and allow to dry.
  3. Begin to add Memento inks onto the box, working from lightest to darkest. Blend colors together with InkBlushers.
  4. Rub in Walnut Ink with a moist paper towel to antique the box and colors.
  5. Use the stencil to decorate the front of box with desired colors of Memento ink.
  6. Once the inks have dried, apply Creative Medium Shimmer to add depth and interest.
  7. Spray on Fireworks for additional color and shimmer.
  8. On a piece of watercolor paper, randomly apply Memento inks directly to the paper. Mist with Ink Potion No. 9 and blend with a paper towel.
  9. Randomly stamp a collage using Memento Tuxedo Black.
  10. Cut into 1" inch squares.
  11. Adhere tiles around edge of box with clear Creative Medium.
  12. Add ribbon to handle.
by Nancy Hawes

Difficulty

Intermediate

Time

1 Hour

Materials Needed

IMAGINE Crafts/ Tsukineko:

Other supplies:

  • Prima: stencil # 572198
  • Stampendous: Charmed Art Stamps
  • May Arts: ribbon
  • Miscellaneous: wine box, gesso, book paper, watercolor paper, sponge brush, palette knife, paper towel, misting water bottle


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