DIY Recipe Box
Last updated September 7, 2023
Whether you have a plain recipe box that’s seen better days, or you want to add some creativity to a new one, all you need is paint pens or craft paint. A personalized recipe box makes a thoughtful gift, especially when it’s full of family favorite recipes. Learn how to create a simple monogram to decorate a basic recipe box.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Duration:
Under 2 hours
Table of Contents
Use What You Have
Find the Midpoint
Make a Rough Outline
Fill in
Optional Lettering
Gift
Use What You Have
Paint pens make creating a monogram easy, but if you don't have any on hand, acrylic paint and a fine tip paint brush will work too.
Some other options to decorate a recipe box include using leftover wallpaper to cover the box or making your own stamps from potatoes to add patterns to the box.
Most projects will involve a ruler, but you may also need a craft knife, scissors and glue.
Find the Midpoint
To create a monogram, start by finding the midpoint on the lid of the box. Use a pencil or chalk pencil to make the mark.
Make a Rough Outline
Draw in the letter with the chalk pencil and to half circles that will border the monogram.
Fill in
Fill in the design with the paint pens. Fill in any outlines and add a flourish at the ends of the letter.
Optional Lettering
You can add optional lettering on the side of the box so it’s decorative from two angles.
Gift
Fill it with your family’s favorite recipes. It’s ready to give to someone special.
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