DIY Recipe Box and Printable Recipe Cards

2 min read September 13, 2026 Sara and Melissa
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Turn a simple unfinished wood recipe box into a treasured gift using our fruit inspired free printable decals. Download the Free Fruit Decal Printables here! The decals can be decoupaged onto the boxes. Add the free printable recipe cards and this will make the perfect summertime hostess gift.  Download the Free Recipe Card Printables here! This is a simple and sweet DIY project that makes the best gift. Handmade at it's finest! 

 

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Download the Free Recipe Card Printable here! Print the recipe card template on card stock paper. Cut the recipe cards.

 

DIY Recipe Box and Printable Recipe Cards step 1
Step
2

 Download the Free Fruit Decal Printables here! Print the fruit decal pages on regular printer quality paper. Cut the fruit decals from the printable.

 

DIY Recipe Box and Printable Recipe Cards step 2
Step
3

Apply a small amount of mod podge to the back of each decal.

 

DIY Recipe Box and Printable Recipe Cards step 3
Step
4

Gently smooth any bubbles in the paper when applying to the box. Note - if you put on too much mod podge it can make the paper tear.

 

DIY Recipe Box and Printable Recipe Cards step 4
Step
5

After the paper feels dry (about 15 minutes), apply a thin coat of mod podge to the top of wood. Allow to dry and then fill the box with recipe cards.

 

DIY Recipe Box and Printable Recipe Cards step 5

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