DIY tissue box cover

DIY tissue box cover - before

I’m fed up with ugly tissue boxes. Even the semi-cool ones never match my decor. I used to buy the white tissue boxes from Target, but they discontinued them. So I took matters into my own hands. I found this wooden tissue box cover at a thrift store for a couple bucks. After removing the peeling decoupage and adding embellishments of my own, it’s transformed from eyesore to mod statement.

How to make a mod tissue box cover

Supplies

  • wooden boutique tissue box cover (available at Jo-Ann)
  • latex primer
  • latex paint sample (I used Benjamin Moore Cool Aqua [2056-40])
  • square Woodsies (available at Michael’s)
  • wood glue
  • toothpick

Tools

  • sandpaper
  • paint brush
  • drop cloth
  • vacuum or tack cloth

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1. Skip this step if you buy an unfinished box, but if you ever want to remove decoupage, this is how I did it: Scrape off the top layer of glue and paper with a glass scraper, then sand off the remains with coarse sandpaper.

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2. Lightly sand the entire box with fine sandpaper. Remove dust with vacuum and/or tack cloth.

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3. Decide on the pattern you want to create with the Woodsies. Apply a dab of glue to the back of each piece, spread around with a toothpick, and adhere it to the box in the spot you chose.

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4. Continue until all the pieces are glued on. Let dry at least half an hour.

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4. Paint one coat of primer. Use a relatively dry brush to avoid drips and globs. Let dry at least half an hour.

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5. Apply two coats of paint, letting it dry at least an hour after each coat. Insert a boutique tissue box, and you’re done.