How to Make a Bread Box

Bread boxes have long been common in many kitchens. These decorative boxes serve two functions: Not only do they keep your bread safe from moisture and from growing stale, but they also hide countertop clutter. You can create a decorative bread box as a quick and easy project.

Things You'll Need

• 6-by-12-by-5-inch plastic, cardboard or metal box that seals well Scissors Paint brushes Old newspapers Popsicle stick or stiff emery board Nontoxic acrylic paint Clear, nontoxic acrylic varnish or sealer Rub-on transfers

Instructions

1. Spread a few layers of old newspapers out on a flat working surface.

2. 

   Remove the lid from the box. Paint the outside of the box and the lid with nontoxic acrylic paint. Allow the paint to dry.

3. 

   Put rub-on transfers on the bread box by rubbing them with a Popsicle stick, a stiff emery board or your thumbnail.

4. Apply a thin coat of clear, nontoxic sealer over the outside of the box and the lid. Let it dry.

5. Apply a second coat of the sealer, and allow it to dry. This will not only protect your artwork but also make the bread box easier to clean.