If you're anything like me, you absolutely cannot resist the dollar items in the front of Target. My boys know the routine...let Mommy take a peek at the bargains, grab some popcorn, and then get down to shopping.
While perusing the aisles I happened upon this fantastic roll of wrapping paper. At the time, I was unsure of what I was going to do with it, but it was a buck and I couldn't pass it up! Worse come to worse it would make some awesome gift wrap, but don't fret, it didn't go to waste...
Below are three simple projects I came up with to use the wrapping paper throughout my house.
My first project was as simple as it gets. I used the wrapping paper as a matte in a picture frame. All I needed to do was cut it to size and glue the picture to the paper. LOVE it on our mantle!
Project #2 was a bit more difficult. It all started with a realllllly inexpensive little black table (like, cheap as in $35.00). While the table is asthetically pleasing, the quality is pretty junky, but it was serving its purpose...hold a drink while watching TV and a bit of storage space.
Step #1: Cut the paper to the size of the space you're covering...make sure to have super straight edges.
Step #2: Glue the paper down. I used lamination glue, but other kinds would work just fine. Make sure to apply a generous helping. Do your best to remove any wrinkles or bubbles (I used an old credit card for that part).
Step #3: Once dry, I applied gloss gel medium (the brand was Liquitex Basics from Hobby Lobby) using the same technique. This added a slight shine and made the surface water resistant.
Ta-Da!!!!!
Wasn't that a dollar well spent??? I even have enough left over to make a matte for another picture frame and actually use some as it was intended and wrap a gift.
