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Return to Paint a Wooden File Box: Step 3 Paint a School File Box(Backside of my Wood File Box)I decided to paint the backside of my box to create a school file box. If I get tired of using it for my own papers, I can flip it around and use it for school papers! You may choose to decorate your whole file box this way. To see what the front of my file box looks like see Painted Wood File Box. On this side of the box, I had previously painted the panel burgundy. Next I cut letters out of Daisy D's Classic Blocks scrapbook paper, as well as a strip from Creative Imaginations 'Blue Lined' by Sandra Magsamen. I wrote "School Papers" on the Blue Lined paper with a calligraphy pen. You can choose whatever paper or fabrics you like to fit your theme or decor.
Arrange the cutouts on the file box the way you want them, then carefully remove the bottom half, lining them up the way you want to put them back on. I left the top row to be a guide, as I decoupaged the bottom half first.
Using a wide sponge brush, brush Mod Podge over the bottom half of the box.
Brush Mod Podge over entire side of box, making sure to get good coverage. you can brush back and forth to get it well coated, but make your final brush in one direction, with long smooth strokes.
If you get bubbles under the cutouts, smooth them out with the side of your thumb or fingernail. If the bubble persists, you may have to lift the cutout back up and apply more Mod Podge underneath, then reapply Mod Podge over it again.
Let your school file box dry. You can add more coats of Mod Podge if you like. I finished my entire box with a water based clear acrylic finish. I like Ace Clear Acrylic in satin finish.
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