Items needed for chest:
1 large paper mache' chestwhite satin or lace
white paint
1/4" white trim, cording, or string pearls
Hot glue gun or craft glue
knife or scissors
1 white pearl button
1 small white tassel
Directions:Base coat (2 - 3 coats) treasure chest with white paint if you are going to use lace instead of satin to cover it with, cut a hole about 1/4" to 1/2" wide in the center of the lid coming about an inch from the edges of the lid, cover the lid and base in the lace or satin (or just leave painted), make sure to cut a slit in the lace or satin for the cards to go through, go around edges of the lid and the cut with the trim of your choice, make a small hole in lower center of lid and glue pearl button there, add white tassel and your treasure chest is complete.
Your wedding guests can now slip a gift card or cash into your treasure box and it makes a great keepsake!
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