Who doesn’t love a creative repurpose project? Today, we’re thrilled to share a guest blog from Lee Ann at Creative Moments! She’s taken a simple wine gift box and given it a completely new lease on life using Dixie Belle Paint products. With her signature touch of creativity and attention to detail, LeeAnn’s project showcases just how easy it is to transform ordinary items into stunning home decor pieces. Let’s dive into her step-by-step process and see how she turned this plain box into something extraordinary! 

A wooden gift box with orange and red decoupage paper applied sitting on a doily on top of a brown wooden table in front of a white wall. There are white towels inside the box, a golden picture frame behind the box and a purple orchid in a white pot to the left of the box.

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(The following is an excerpt from Creative Moments. Read the full article here.)   

I spotted this wine gift basket and instantly envisioned repurposing it with rice paper. With just a few creative steps, it could transform into a pretty and practical storage basket.

"Before" picture of red wooden gift box sitting on top of the Native Rose decoupage paper on top of a brown wooden table.

Step 1:

The first step involved covering the gold-stamped business logo.

A close up of the logo printed on the red wooden box.

I filled it with white Dixie Belle Mud and allowed it to dry.

White Dixie Belle mud covering the logo that is printed on the red wooden box.

Once it dried, I sanded the surface smooth.

Step 2:

Bougainvillea Terra Clay Paint perfectly matches the basket color, making it the ideal choice. With a few coats painted over the filled area, it creates a solid base color that seamlessly prepares the surface for the rice paper application.
Bougainvillea Terra Clay Paint covering the white Dixie Belle mud

Step 3:

The Native Rose Rice Decoupage Paper adds a gorgeous touch and pairs perfectly with the box color. I carefully cut pieces to fit the sides and decoupaged them onto the basket using Terra Seal as an adhesive, brushing it both under and over the paper for a secure finish. The matte texture of Terra Seal complements the design beautifully.

Native Rose decoupage paper cut in strips to fit the red wooden box Native Rose decoupage paper on the red wooden box

To ensure smooth progress, I allowed each section to dry completely before moving on to the next.

Native Rose decoupage paper on the red wooden box

For the tapered ends, I positioned the dry, pre-cut paper pieces and gently folded the edges into place, achieving a perfectly customized fit.

A hand holding the Native Rose decoupage paper over the end of the red wooden box Red wooden box covered with Native Rose decoupage paper

Finally, I secured the last piece, completing the look with a seamless “glued” finish.

Red wooden box covered with Native Rose decoupage paper

Step 4:

The final step was to do a final coat of satin clear coat to give the basket a little bit of sheen. 

Decoupaged box sitting behind a hand holding a jar of Dixie Belle clear coat satin

This gift basket is now ready to store things with a gorgeous new look. 

A wooden gift box with orange and red decoupage paper applied sitting on a doily on top of a brown wooden table in front of a white wall. There are white towels inside the box, a golden picture frame behind the box and a purple orchid in a white pot to the left of the box.

LeeAnn’s repurposed wine gift box is proof that a little imagination and the right products can lead to something truly unique. Whether you’re looking to upcycle items you already have or searching for a new DIY project to try, Dixie Belle Paint products offer endless possibilities. We hope LeeAnn’s project inspires you to start your next creative adventure. For another fun and easy home decor idea by Creative Moments, check out our blog, Autumn Floral Wooden Box.

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