Easy DIY Painted Gift Box

In this post I am sharing my ideas for “wrapping outside the box” with this easy DIY painted gift box for special spring or Mother’s day presents. The box becomes a unique part of the gift!

Inspired by springtime

Springtime is so inspiring and uplifting to me! This week the sun has been shining and I have felt so excited to think about my garden, plants and flowers growing, and all of the wonderful feelings that come with springtime and new life.

Putz houses

Last Christmas, I had so much fun making my own DIY Putz houses. Have you heard of Putz house? They’re so adorable and have been around for many years! Christmas villages or Putz houses were originally nativity scenes placed under people’s Christmas trees. After World War 2, cardboard or paper houses became widely available in the US. These popular paper houses were decorated with glitter snow sparkles and bottle brush trees.

I loved the Putz houses so much that I knew I needed to come up with a version for spring! I decided to to create a fun floral pattern that felt perfect for Mother’s Day.

You can add so many things inside the gift boxes! I would suggest a book, or floral garden tools, an apron or a candle. The recipient of your beautiful gift can also use it for spring décor in her kitchen. Placing a spring plant inside would also be really fun.

Items to add inside of your Easy DIY painted gift box:

What if i’m not good at painting?

The designs on these little floral houses are so simple to do! Truly, you just have to start. Pick out whatever colors you like in the acrylic section of the craft store.

First, I like to make basic “C” shapes with one color. Then go in with a second and third paint color that is lighter to give he roses dimension. Make the “C’s” smaller in the center of the flower, and larger around the outer edges.