DIY | chevron box

This is the last practically-the-same-as-everything-else thing I post, I promise. 

This wasn't actually meant to be a project for the blog really, but as I was doing it I decided it should be. 

Only because it's pretty. 

And easy.

And I crave attention apparently. 

(why else do I have a blog?)

I mean, wait, what?

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Supplies:

- paper mache box (those little ones you find at a craft store)

- all-purpose paint (I used Martha Stewart brand)

- paintbrush

- metallic pen

Directions:

- paint box and let dry

- with metallic pen, draw vertical, parallel lines around bottom of box (leave lid plain)

- fill in hashmarks in alternating directions around box (see photos)

Voila!

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I'm using it as a little gift box, but it could be used as anything really.

A jewelry box!

A sewing kit!

A place to hide a treasure map!

Or, you know, whatever.