Aunt Annie's Crafts
Square Petal Envelopes
Imagine making square envelopes out of circles. Yep, all you need are paper, scissors, a compass, and some glue. Kids explore the possibilities of geometric shapes with this activity.
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Recycled Milk Carton Gift Boxes
Kids recycle milk and juice cartons to craft all sorts of items, from boxes to buildings. They can use the provided patterns to decorate their creations or add their own.
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Pentagon Box
Although this box-making activity looks challenging, it is rated as an easy-to-do craft. The resource includes templates, directions, and illustrations
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Trinket Box
Kids recycle paper towel and/or bath tissue cardboard into colorful trinket boxes that will hold all sorts of treasures.
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Diamond Box
Here's an easy to do craft that has kids creating diamond shaped boxes using the templates provided by this resource.
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Tube-Shaped Gift Bags
Kids create their own gift bags with the help of the directions and templates provided by this resource.
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Treat or Cookie Bags
Have kids make their own treat or cookie bags using the directions available from this resource
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Trick or Treat Bags
Trick or treating can be even more fun when kids make their own goodie bags. A materials list, illustrations, templates, and complete directions are included in the resource
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Heart-Shaped Box
Here's a Valentine's Day activity that kids will love. Using the templates provided by this resource, kids craft heart-shaped boxes for gifts or to hold small notes or presents
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Interlocking Box
Cutting, pasting, folding. Kids' small motor skills get a workout making interlocking boxes that can be used as gifts or decorations. A variety of templates are included in the resource.
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Easy Gift Bags
Kids create reusable gift bags using the templates provided by this resource.
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Interlocking Curves Box
Kids make their own intricate gift boxes using the templates provided by this resource.
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Collapsible Box
Here's a great collection of templates for collapsible boxes that not only can be used to create great gifts; but the activity can also be used as an exercise in following directions.
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Five-Sided Box with Pentagonal Top
A bit complicated but fun. Kids follow step-by-step directions and create a series of five-sided boxes with tops.
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Party Favor Bag with Locking Top
What fun! Kids cut out, fold, and assemble a party favor bag that even includes a lid.