How to make a handmade decoupage winter box using archival papers

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I used following materials: archival papers, 2 punchers, glue, wooden box Mod Podge, patience and good music.
Make a stencil from basic white paper. Then cut your designated colored paper to match the top of the box. In this case I used a white glittery thick paper. Use a basic school glue to attach it. For the sides, make a stencil; be sure to have enough space to cut around lock and hinges. I cut a proper size stencil paper, then laid it on the top of the whole curvy side, pressed the corners of each "wave" to be sure I have enough depth. Decoupage this portion of the paper, the sides. Use the big puncher to cut red big dots. Glue them to the sides. Be careful do not decoupage the whole dot, only the edges because this will ruin the shininess of the paper. Then use a "snowflake" puncher to cut snowy ornaments. When you decoupage them they will look a little feathery, which is normal. The flowery paper is the favorite one for me. I cut carefully around flower stem, leaves, but leave the petals uncut. For decoupage, know that the flowers are very velvety, so the glue should be absorbed by some paper towel, like dubbing, and then let it air dry.
It is a good idea to cover the bottom with something smooth. I put white felt. I could not use the same stencil I used for the top. They are slightly different, so take time and make a new one. It is easy to do; it is just takes a lot of time...

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