So. This little egg carton craft – our treasure box – came about all “by accident”. I also think that these treasure boxes make a quirky DIY Gift Box Idea! We were on holiday and Pip Squeak needed a new set of hair bands and hair clips… so off I went and bought her some. When we got home we needed to keep them safe. Someone grabbed an egg box and her holiday treasure box was born. She was more than happy having an undecorated treasure box and played with it for hours – the little egg carton compartments great for sorting with the “poking out bits” great for the hair bands. I thought it would be lovely to decorate it all prettily when we got home. So we decoupaged Pip Squeak’s treasure box and so as not make Red Ted feel left out, we thought we would paint him a brown one. I love them both equally and for different reasons. And I also wonder why we never came up with the Egg Carton Treasure Box idea before – especially as the Egg Carton box is simply perfect (in our eyes!!!).
These Egg Carton Pirate Treasure Boxes were first published in July 2013 and have been republished for convenience
(PS I have had lots of question re those little pirates.. they are “Djeco Pirates” and we LOVE them)
Btw if you want more Egg Carton Craft ideas – check out our Egg Carton Crafts video and associated links!
Back to our Treasure Box Craft:
Materials: One Egg Carton, Brown & Gold acrylic paint for Red Ted’s, Decoupage paper and PVA Glue for Pip Squeaks. I also used some Washi Tape and a gem on hers.Â
But have a look around and see what materials you have at home.. you can cut out pictures from magazines or use stickers or cover it in fabric.. your call!
1) Start decorating. Pip Squeak did the decoupage. I got her to cut up the paper into small pieces first. For decoupage – add a layer of glue and then place your strips of paper on top. Then add another layer of glue and try to get a smooth a surface as possible. 1-2 layers should suffice. She managed to do about half the box, before she lost concentration. Red Ted, managed to do all the brown painting and asked me to finish off the gold once the brown had dried.
2) Once all dried decorate – in Pip Squeak’s case with some Washi Tape (love Washi Tape? Check out our other Washi Tape Craft ideas) and Red Ted’s we added some golden strips and with a black marker pen some “bolts” and a key hole.
3) Done. So simple and 100% adored!!!
Now go play.
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Do check out our other Gift Box Ideas too:
Shaunna @ Fantastic Fun and Learning says
Those are adorable!I love when crafts become a toy the kids can play with and enjoy. Awesome idea!
Kimber says
This is a great idea! Both of my kids would love these. My little guy is obsessed with anything pirate at the moment so perfect!
Red Ted Art says
So pleased you like them! Hope you make some!!
Emma @Mummymummymum says
Sooo cute Maggy 🙂
Frog goose and bear says
I particularly love the decoupaged jewellery box! My Miss 4 will love making one of those! And the gold paint – love – must find me some of that!
Red Ted Art says
Oh yes, the gold paint is GREAT and it has so many uses!! This is the one I have (I think), but mine didn’t cost this much in the shop! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pebeo-Studio-Acrylic-100ml-Iridescent/dp/B004CCZV88/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1375438268&sr=8-2&keywords=pebeo+studio+gold
Judy says
So cute! My boys have been into pirates lately and have talked a lot about treasure boxes.
artsy_momma says
Love the treasure box idea- it’s so cute!!!
Pinkoddy says
Oh this is so fantastic – naturally have pinned.
Thank you for sharing you amazing talents (and that of your children)
Red Ted Art says
You are too lovely Pinkoddy! And thank you for pinning, much appreciated!
Sian says
Another great idea! would make a great granny gift too : )
Red Ted Art says
Ooh yes, great thinking Sian!
Caroline @ Learning Parade says
This is a super idea for making a chest; we love how you used the seal and painted a lock! 🙂
Tracy Dixon says
I love these! So simple and yet so brilliant! x
Pinkoddy says
I do love this treasure chest
Connie says
Awesome craft. I’ll be saving egg cartons to make these when the grandkids come over!
Red Ted Art says
Wonderful! Enjoy!