How to Use Dried Leaves As a Box Decoration

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find the leaves you'd like to add.

   Be sure that they're dry.
   
   If they're damp, hang them somewhere to dry first.
   
   Alternatively, use a flower press to press and dry them flat.
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   Step 2: Find a suitable box.

   Little boxes for sweets, soaps, biscuits, potpourri, jewels, etc., are ideal. , Each set will cover the four sides of the box and its lid.
   
   Keep the very best leaves to add to the lid. , The best place to put the glue is on the centre vein and nowhere else on the leaf. , Try to make a pattern in which each leaf can be seen overlapping. , For example, add a hazelnut in the shell, twin acorns, or a gumnut.
   
   Glue into place. ,
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   Step 3: Divide the leaves into five sets.

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   Step 4: Using a hot glue gun

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   Step 5: glue the leaves to the box.

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   Step 6: Press the leaves into place.

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   Step 7: For the lid

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   Step 8: find something else to attach to the lid on top of the leaves to add interest.

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   Step 9: Finished.

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