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Treasure Chest Craft

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A simple-to-make pirate’s treasure chest made from a shoebox and paint. You can use this treasure chest at a child’s party to hide the treasure in a treasure hunt. Or you can store your own treasures in this great box.

Supplies Needed:
  • A shoebox
  • Tempera paint
  • Brushes
  • Sturdy tape
  • Optional – String or yarn

Instructions

1.

Paint the box and the lid the same color. Let the paint dry.

Painting the box.
2.

Using another color, paint treasure-chest like decorations on your box (like straps and a place for a lock). Or you can glue on construction paper. Then let the paint dry.

Paint in the final decorations (like a keyhole). Let the paint dry.

Painting on the decorations.Painting on the decorations.
3.

Using sturdy tape, attach the lid to the box (put the tape on the inside of the box and lid).

Attach the lid to the box.
4.

Add any final decorations, like a two short pieces of yarn glued to the box and the lid; they can be used to tie your treasure chest shut.

You can now fill your treasure chest with goodies for a great treasure hunt!

The finished treasure chest.
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