Are You Buried In Boxes After The Holidays?
Boxes and Ribbon and Paper OH MY! (Part 4)
After the gifts are open what do you have left? BOXES!!!! Here
are some great ideas of projects that can be done with all
sizes.
Learn the secrets Elves won't share!
Secret 3: Learn how to turn all those boxes, into fun
projects, that you can do with your children.
In part 3 we discussed great ways to utilize ring boxes, jewelry
boxes, and shoe boxes. If you missed them go onto our website
The Big Brown Box, Inc. Here are a few more fun ways to use
boxes.
Shirt Boxes
Instead of buying storage containers for your children's
littlest of toys use shirt boxes. These are perfect for all
kinds of kid items such as toy cars, beads, doll clothes etc.
Boxes can be made with small compartments. Take wide strips of
cardboard (3 long and 4 across) and place slits so they fit
together like a tic-tac-toe board shape. These are easy to store
on a shelf or under a bed. Kids can decorate these boxes so they
know what's inside. So instead of buying them, have fun creating
them with your kids and save money.
Shirt boxes can also be used to creatively display your child's
artwork. Cut a hole in the box lid, decorate the outside of the
box, and attach your child's artwork inside. You can insert a
loop of ribbon through the top of the box for hanging or support
on the wall with thumb tacks or nails. The box has now become a
frame for your child's artwork. This can be a great way to get
the art off the refrigerator and decorate a hallway or child's
room. It also is a great project for children on days when it
snows or rains.
Very Large Boxes
Children love those large boxes and don't want you to throw them
out. So don't! If you want a great toy that challenges your
child than give them a large box. Everyone we talk to has a
story about how they made a box their fort or time capsule. The
fact remains that boxes are great for children. There are no
rules or pre-conceived notions. The child is in control of what
the box will be and how they will use it. It is the perfect toy!
We have made many projects with boxes such as a tank with
movable turrets, race car, and doll houses with curtains. Look
at our projects on the website. A box holds all sorts of
imaginative possibilities for a child, so unleash their
creativity with a large box.
The Best Box for Children
Remember we think the best box is our character Browny Big Box.
Be sure to check out our books and reviews. He is just as
amazing as our box projects and kids love our books. Send us a
picture of your project for our Star Box section.
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Happy Holidays!!!!!!