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June 19, 2014 by: Melanie

Friendship Gift Pillow Boxes

Pillow boxes have been around for a long time, but I’m just now discovering them. Truth be told, pillow boxes have been around for a long time in the bottom drawer of my craft cart under a stash of Canvas Corp burlap flowers and lace headbands. Ever since making these Washi Tape Pillow Boxes, I’ve been thinking of other ways to spruce up these cute little things. The summer trends of gold and nautical stripes started my wheels turning, so I made these painted pillow boxes. Made to give a special treat to a friend, I am naming these Friendship Gift Pillow Boxes. They are easy to make and only take a minimal amount of time.

Friendship Gift Pillow Box from It Happens in a Blink

Supplies:

  • Blank pillow box
  • Gold acrylic paint
  • Paintbrush
  • Vinyl Shape Heart
  • Washi tape
  • Optional: Cricut to cut vinyl heart

Friendship Gift Pillow Box from It Happens in a Blink

Begin by using washi tape to create the horizontal stripes on the pillow box. I also sectioned out a box on the right bottom of the box that was about 1.5″ by 1.5″. This is what looks like the mess at the bottom. I covered it completely so that I would remember not to paint it. Use a ruler to make sure the stripes are even.

Friendship Gift Pillow Box from It Happens in a Blink

Grab the gold paint and paint the stripes in between the washi tape. Let dry. Repeat until the stripes have full coverage. For me, this took about four coats of paint.

Friendship Gift Pillow Box from It Happens in a Blink

Remove the washi tape.

Friendship Gift Pillow Box from It Happens in a Blink

Now apply the vinyl heart in the right hand corner. I cut mine with a Cricut, and then used transfer tape to apply it. Want the info on transfer tape and how to use it? Check out the below video that I’ve made for you about applying transfer tape!

Place your sweet treats in the box, and give it to a friend who could use a pick me up today! Making a few of these to keep on hand is a great idea if you like participating in random acts of kindness. That way, you’ll always have something on hand to give a gift!

Friendship Gift Pillow Box from It Happens in a Blink

I’ve teamed up with a few of my very own friends to bring you a collection of Friendship craft ideas, and a $35 Amazon gift card giveaway! Be sure to check out all the projects, and then use the Rafflecopter form to enter to win the giveaway. The giveaway is open to US and Canada and is in no way affiliated with Facebook.

Friendship Gifts #MFB

Melanie ~ It Happens In A Blink ~ Friendship Gift Pillow Boxes, Emily ~ The Benson Street ~ Amish Friendship Bread, Amy ~ One Artsy Mama ~ Friendship Bracelet, Adrianne ~ Happy Hour Projects ~ Macrame Friendship Bracelets, Bethany ~ Pitter and Glink ~ Friendship Gift Tag and Mason Jar Label (Free Printable), Kara ~ Happy Go Lucky Blog ~ Tea-riffic Friend Gift, Kadie ~ 7Alive All Livin’ in a Double Wide ~ Simple Finger Loom Rubber-Band Friendship Bracelets

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Comments

  1. EMily says

    June 19, 2014 at 8:43 am

    fun giveaway!! You guys are an awesome group of bloggers!!! Let me know if you ever have an opening in the favorite bloggers group {ha!!}

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      June 19, 2014 at 9:05 am

      haha! You’re one of my favorite bloggers, too! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Melissa Myers says

    June 19, 2014 at 8:43 am

    Very cute!!

    Reply
  3. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    June 19, 2014 at 8:43 am

    That came out awesome. I love how easy it is to make, too!!

    Reply
  4. Stace Werner says

    June 19, 2014 at 9:45 am

    Such a cute friendship gift idea! I am off to check out the other ones!

    Reply
  5. Debi @ Life Currents says

    June 19, 2014 at 11:55 am

    Thanks for the giveaway! I love the pillow boxes as well. So cute!

    Reply
  6. Paula Parker says

    June 19, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    I love the friendship gift pillow box. It’s cute and sweet. Good luck to all in the giveaway!

    Reply
  7. Kungphoo says

    June 19, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    Pretty cool giveaway.. Never heard of pillow boxes but they looks cool..

    Reply
  8. Felicia says

    June 19, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    I loved this post and how simple yet beautiful this project was! P.S. I love your blog and it’s layout!!!

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      June 19, 2014 at 9:09 pm

      Aww…thank you!

      Reply
  9. Hollywoodhiccups says

    June 19, 2014 at 5:38 pm

    The friendship gifts look so cute, I’d like to have some.

    Reply
  10. Mistee Dawn says

    June 19, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    Those are so super cute. My daughter would love them!

    Reply
  11. Emily @ The Benson Street says

    June 19, 2014 at 8:00 pm

    So adorable. Love the stripes!!!!

    Reply
  12. Liz Mays says

    June 19, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    What a wonderful collection of ideas from your blogging friends, and I love your pillow box!

    Reply
  13. Chasity Boatman says

    June 20, 2014 at 6:06 am

    How adorable! I love the color and pattern.

    Reply
  14. Mom Blog says

    June 20, 2014 at 6:12 am

    Great post – love the ideas! I also entered your giveaway, thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  15. claudia Krusch says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:41 am

    fun giveaway!! You guys are an awesome group of bloggers!!! Love the tips on the gifts!

    Reply
  16. Debra says

    June 20, 2014 at 11:19 am

    How cute are these! I love the gold!

    Reply
  17. krystalskitsch says

    June 20, 2014 at 2:16 pm

    These are so precious! I love this idea.

    Reply
  18. Mary Karas says

    July 21, 2014 at 8:29 am

    wHO WON?

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      July 22, 2014 at 9:34 pm

      I know the winner was announced…let me look into it and I’ll post it here.

      Reply
    • Melanie says

      July 22, 2014 at 9:54 pm

      It was a Jon H. The winner was announced on another blog. But he has been notified and claimed his prize. Thanks for checking!

      Reply

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