Over the last couple months I have been collecting various items that would be useful for craft and art projects during school breaks. While this post has really nothing to do with autsim or sensory issues, I like to keep Buddy practicing fine motor skills and also give him something interesting to do besides the old coloring-book and I also like to share. That being said, let the crafty-idea-sharing commence.
One of the things that I really love to do is have him finger-paint butcher paper to make into gift wrap. Recently as I was breaking down various boxes to pitch into the recycling bin, I had an idea. Why not keep some of those containers and turn them into unique gift boxes? Well, today turned out to be the perfect time to give it a try as we had no appointments to go to and no power due to a scheduled outage. These are very easy, are super cute and can be made with things you likely have laying around the house. We used cheap dollar store sponges, finger paints and Crayola Twistables (these keep their vibrant color on cardboard).
1. Carefully break down the box you want to use. We collected cereal boxes, granola bar boxes and other small ones that would be good for little gift items.
2. Flatten the boxes out and secure them to your table or workspace with double sided tape. You don’t have to do this part, but it makes it easier for the little ones to decorate the box without it slipping.
3. Allow the paint to dry in a warm sunny spot.
4. Once the paint is dry, re-assemble the box. This is done by re-folding on the lines (only now it’s inside out). Use a strong glue and make sure you hold each area until it sticks really well. If the cardboard is heavy, then it’s best to do one side at a time and weight it down while the glue dries.
5. Once your box is complete you are ready to fill it and add some pretty ribbon.
Voila! A pretty, inexpensive, hand-decorated gift box that is sure to be admired by any recipient.
Happy Crafting!
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