What You’ll Need: Shoebox Markers, paints or crayons Paper Glue Small presents Instructions for the Project: Buy or make some small presents for Mom and place them inside the box. Label each gift with a number. Decorate a small box …[Continue]
Easy Air Freshener
• Materials Poster boardScissorsHole punch6″ yarnTacky gluePotpourri • Instructions Cut various shapes out of the poster board Punch a hole in the tops of the shapes and string the yarn through, securing the top with a knot for hanging Put …[Continue]
Miniature Zoo
• Materials ShoeboxPaintsConstruction paperMagazine pictures, animal crackers, or plastic animalsGlue • Instructions Decorate the inside of the shoebox to imitate the animals habitat, you can also add things from outside, such as grass or dirt, to make it more lifelike …[Continue]
Unforgettable Elephant
Unforgettable elephant • Materials Elephant template (can be downloaded at http://www.familyfun.go.com)2 sheets of craft foam, 1 white, 1 coloredPencil, scissors, and hole punchGoogly eyesTacky gluePlastic dropper • Instructions Download the elephant template or draw your ownTrace the head design onto …[Continue]
Mini-Pumpkins
Kindergarten-3rd grade You can do any of the crafts above with this age level; they will come out more detailed. However, there are also some more advanced crafts you can try with this age group. Mini pumpkins- this is a …[Continue]
Treasure Chest
Are you looking for ideas for shoebox crafts? Are you trying to get rid of all of those empty shoeboxes? Are you the type of person who likes to recycle shoeboxes rather than throw them away? If you answered yes …[Continue]
Decoupage Letter Box
One of the best shoe box craft projects around is to make letter boxes out of your old shoe boxes. Not only do you get to recycle those old shoe boxes, but you can put them to good use. There …[Continue]
Magazine Mosaic
Magazine mosaic • Materials Paper plate Magazine pages Scissors White glue Water Small brush • Instructions Look at old mosaics in books or online for design ideas. Sketch a design on the back of the paper plate. Tear out magazine …[Continue]
Stamp Glue
1 packet unflavored gelatin 2 Tbsp. boiling water 2 Tbsp. cold water 1/2 tsp. white corn syrup 1/2 tsp. almond extract Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add cold water. Stir in corn syrup and almond extract. Brush glue onto the …[Continue]
