Grab a wooden box from the craft store and try one of these wood box crafts! Decorate these boxes with paint, decoupage, and more. There are some great ideas for beginners here.
Have you ever been to the wood section of the craft store? Of course you have. It’s the aisle that includes boxes, photo frames, plaques, wood slices, crates, wood blocks, letters, trays, and much, much more.
If you want to make a wood craft, it’s the place to be. It can also be completely overwhelming.
There’s a lot going on! Just the boxes alone . . . here’s a picture of what the shelves look like in my local craft store:
There are a lot of different types of boxes, some with glass, larger and smaller. What are you supposed to do with all this stuff??
Don’t worry friends – I’m here to help.
I’m going to share over 25 wood box crafts with you! And I’m really excited, because there are some extremely fun ways to decorate these surfaces that I think you’re going to like.
There are so many options for decorating a wooden box, including paint, stain, Mod Podge, and more. You’re going to see lots of projects – and I know one will resonate with you.
There are two common questions I get that I wanted to address before I share the projects.
The first is, do you have to paint the box before you Mod Podge, or can you decoupage directly onto raw wood? The answer is no, you don’t have to paint. You can put paper directly onto raw wood.
The second question is what type of paint you can use on wooden boxes. I recommend using a craft paint, chalk paint, or stain to start.
They are very forgiving, especially chalk paint. And you can decoupage all over the top!
Now that you know the basics – and there weren’t that many – I think you’re ready to get creative. In fact, I know you’re ready.
So pick a box, try one of these projects and let me know what you think in the comments. They are great crafts to do at home so I know you’ll find something you love! Let me know if you have any questions as well. Enjoy!
Fabric Covered Jewelry Box
Decoupage a DIY jewelry box using Joel Dewberry fabrics and Mod Podge. I chose bright fabrics and paints to make a statement with this wood craft idea!
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Fabric Covered Box
I wanted a unique storage solution for my yarn, so I made this fabric covered box with a fun pear print and decoupage medium! It’s easy to do.
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Woodburned Recipe Box
Combine woodburning with watercolor pencils to make this cute recipe box! You can use this idea to decorate all sorts of wood boxes.
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Easy Decoupage and Painted Wood Storage Bin
Storage doesn't have to be boring! I used bright paints, paper, and decoupage on this wood storage bin – and now I'm storing my books in style.
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Turn Coloring Pages into Keepsakes
Learn how to decorate a box with your adult color pages! You’ll use Mod Podge, paint, and some other basic supplies – it’s a great gift idea.
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Essential Oil Storage Box in Four Easy Steps!
Do you have a collection of oils? Learn how to make an essential oil storage box that holds your bottles securely. This organizer looks good too!
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Wooden Four Drawer Storage Box
This is such a cute makeover of an inexpensive, unfinished wood storage box! I love the treatment of the drawers with pretty paper.
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Anchor Office Box
This is a great way to try stain and stenciling in the same project! The result is a pretty, rustic effect for your storage.
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Mixed Media Jewelry Box
This is beautiful jewelry box to make for Mom or your favorite person! Learn how to make it with scrapbook papers, ribbon, and silk flowers.
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Hand Painted Wood Box
Bring the look of watercolors to this hand painted wood box. It actually uses scrapbook paper on top and a few different paint treatments.
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Decoupage Box with Vintage Sewing Patterns
I love covering everything I can in old pattern pieces and Mod Podge, so I decorated a gift for a friend: a decoupage box! It was VERY easy!
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French “Paris” Box Makeover with Chalk Paint
Chalk paint gives a vintage style effect to a wood surface. After you're done painting, it's easy to transfer an image on top!
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Super Star Glitter Box
Show your favorite star how super they really are with this simple glittery shaped box! You'll get to use both metallic and glitter paints.
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Centerpiece Made of Boxes
I love this set of unfinished wooden boxes turned into a versatile centerpiece for any occasion or season!
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Pugs & Kisses Dog Valentine Box (in Minutes!)
It’s so easy to make this “pugs and kisses” valentine box! So sweet for either boys or girls, and great for the classroom.
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DIY Butterfly Jewelry Box for Mother’s Day
Decorate this DIY butterfly jewelry box with your favorite papers and Mod Podge; it makes the perfect Mother’s Day craft for the mom who has everything!
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Mini Treasure Chest Makeover
I see plenty of trunk style wood boxes at the craft store, and I think this rub on transfer is a great way to decorate them! I love how the transfer overlaps from the lid to the base.
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DIY Tic Tac Toe Game Makes a Great Gift
This cute Valentine’s Day tic tac toe game was made using a wood box and other supplies from the craft store. Makes a great gift!
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Decorative Christmas Boxes For Your Home
These decorative Christmas boxes are easy to make for your home using scrapbook papers! This cute DIY project looks like a Christmas tree.
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If you enjoyed these crafts with wooden boxes, I’d love for you to check out these other ideas:
