Be crafty and…make a memory box

Crafts, Feature — By jen on January 4, 2010 at 12:01 am

This summer , you can do a special project to remember the special moments and the crazy days. A special day to remember those who have died while in service to our country.

Making a memory box can be a wonderful way to either remember someone, or even create a special container to put other special memories or events in ( such as the first day of school or first lost tooth.). Also, since a memory box is technically mixed media art; it can teach children that art is more than just one- dimensional.

You’ll need:

a cardboard jewelery size box.

glue and /or tape

scrapbook paper

ribbon

embellishments

photos or other mementos

Cut scrapbook paper to size so that it fits the container top and a piece that will wrap around the container bottom.

: Gather your supplies

: Use a glue stick or craft glue to adhere the paper to the box

: Use tape to help hold the ribbon while the glue dries

: a special box for a specail purpose

: A special person or memory inside

Using the glue, adhere the paper to the top and sides of the bottom. After it’s semi-dried, cut two lengths of ribbon and glue them each to the top of the box in a cross pattern using tape underneath to hold them if necessary. Glue any embellishments on top of the box and let dry flat.

Cut photo or memory item to fit and place in the bottom of the box. It can be glued or taped in. Once it has dried, the box can be completely assembled and used.

Jennifer D. Rizzo also writes her own blog of crafty ideas at Sanctuary Art.

Originally posted 2009-05-27 08:00:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter