Get all the buzz-worthy details on how to make the cutest bumble bee craft from an upcycled box. It’s a fun and easy-to-make DIY project!
Upcycled Bumble Bee Craft Idea
You know we love a good decoupage DIY and this bumble bee crafts checks all the boxes. It’s made upcycled materials, so it’s eco-friendly, inexpensive and best of all, beautiful!
We found our wooden box at a thrift store, but you can also find them at craft stores for a good price, especially on sale. Use your favorite napkins to really make it your own.
This would make a thoughtful gift idea too. You could put something special in the box as a keepsake, or even a gift card or cash for a birthday, graduation or Mother’s Day gift. Be sure to check out the simple tutorial so you can make your own!
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Materials Needed
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- Wooden box (we grabbed ours from the thrift store)
- Decorative napkins
- White chalky paint
- Paint in black, yellow, metallic silver
- Paintbrushes
- Decoupage or Mod Podge
How to Make a Bumble Bee Upcycled Box Craft
I shared the tutorial for this upcycled box craft on a Facebook Live which you can watch here. All of the step by step instructions can be found in the video. If you have any questions at all, please send us a message!
We chose to go with a mix of flowers and bees for this decoupage craft. It adds so much dimension and texture, especially with all the pretty colors.
What do you think about this bee-utiful bumble bee craft? How would you decorate your upcycled box? Keep an eye out for inexpensive boxes the next time you are at the thrift store, flea market or yard sales.
You never know what treasure you may find! If you do make your own upcycled box, make sure to show it off to us! Tag us on Facebook or Instagram– we can’t wait to see it!
More Upcycled Box Crafts
- Metal Seed Packet Box Craft
- Upcycled Wood Box
- Holiday Keepsake Box Craft
- Upcycled Treasure Box Craft
- Upcycled Cutlery Box Turned Keepsake Box
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