[For Elementary School Kids] Craft Ideas Using Tissue Boxes
When you think about doing crafts with things you have at home, what materials come to mind?Plastic bottles, food trays, and toilet paper rolls are some obvious examples.And an empty tissue box is likely another candidate.In this article, we’ll share craft ideas that use tissue boxes!From fun, decorative art projects to practical creations you can keep using long after you finish.These are great for independent research projects or school recreation time!
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[For Elementary School Students] Craft Ideas Using Tissue Boxes (11–20)
kitchen
It’s great to make items you can use in play, too.
So here’s an idea: build a kitchen.
This one recreates a system kitchen using a tissue box.
Turn the box upside down, put a sink on one side and a stove on the other.
Try bringing your vision to life by drawing details or combining pieces of Styrofoam.
You can also make use of the hollow inside of the tissue box to create a grill or a microwave.
First, take your home kitchen as a reference and picture the finished design.
withdrawal; drawer
How about making some drawers—an idea that’s super practical? First, prepare some empty tissue boxes.
The number of shelves (tiers) will be half the number of boxes you have, so gather as many as you like.
Then combine them so that one box forms the side panel and the other becomes the drawer part.
After that, stack them and attach handles to finish.
You can find handles at 100-yen shops.
You can decorate them if you like, but it’s also recommended to keep the original box designs and turn them into drawers as-is.
Small storage box with a lid
It’s handy to have a small container for little items like snacks or stamps, isn’t it? The ones sold at variety stores are nice, but you can make one with things you have at home.
Prepare an empty tissue box.
Take the box apart and cut it so you get a rectangle.
Fold it to create eight equal sections, and you’ll end up with an octagonal piece.
Cut the lid into an octagon as well, add some padding, and cover it with fabric.
Using double-sided fabric tape makes it easy.
Attach fabric to the sides of the box body, and you’re done.
Try changing the fabric pattern to make the box cute or give it a chic look—have fun customizing it!
pocket tissue case
There are many craft ideas using tissue boxes, but one of the most unique is making a pocket tissue case.
This project involves cutting off both ends of a tissue box and joining them together.
If you imagine a small tissue box, it’s easy to picture.
The idea of storing pocket tissues in a tissue box is clever, and it looks cute as well.
Plus, because you’re reusing the original opening of the tissue box, it’s also easy to take the tissues out.
Box of Light
Would you like to make a light box with a beautiful appearance? All you need are a tissue box, thermal aluminum sheet, and a clear file folder.
First, cut out the tissue box.
Next, cut the thermal aluminum sheet into thin strips, roll them up, and pack them inside the box.
Finally, color the clear file, attach it to the box, and close it up to finish.
It won’t light up on its own, but when sunlight hits it, it shines like stained glass.
Try finishing it with colors and patterns that match your room’s design.
Guitar
Here’s an idea for making a guitar that lets you get into character as a guitarist and have fun.
The concept is to recreate a guitar by combining an empty tissue box with rubber bands.
However, instead of just stretching rubber bands over the box as-is, add some creative touches to make it look more like a real guitar.
For example, you can make the body as a separate piece and layer it on, or stick on hairpins to resemble controls.
There are no strict rules—feel free to approach it however you like.
gift box
With just a little extra effort, an empty tissue box can be transformed into an adorable gift box.
All you need are a tissue box, your favorite beads, and two kinds of construction paper.
Draw guide lines on the tissue box, cut along them with scissors, and make creases.
Then simply fold along the guide lines to create a box that opens and closes.
Attach your chosen construction paper and decorate with beads, and it’s ready in no time.
Since it can be made easily with everyday materials, it’s great for use in elderly care facilities as a fine motor skills activity.
basket
Putting sandwiches in a hand-woven basket and heading out—it’s the kind of scene you might find in Anne of Green Gables, isn’t it? Baskets still feel a bit unfamiliar to many in Japan, but why not try making one out of tissue boxes? A single box is too small, so let’s combine four tissue boxes.
Put the four together to make one large box, and use the leftover paper to add a handle—that’s the basic idea.
Then decorate it however you like with lace or fabric scraps.
It could be great for a summer vacation project, too!
bookshelf
It’s handy to have a bookshelf you can place on a desk or shelf, isn’t it? You can easily make one using a tissue box, so let’s give it a try.
Cut slits into the tissue box and assemble it.
Be careful not to cut in the wrong places or assemble it incorrectly.
You’ll end up with a bookshelf that can hold about eight paperback books.
If you size the bottom section to match what you plan to store, you can also put in photos, and more.
Try customizing it to the sizes of items you want to store, not just books.
Handmade toy from an empty snack box
Make it with an empty snack box! Here’s how to create a pom‑pom shooting game! First, prepare an empty box that once held something like Choco Pie.
Reinforce the back by attaching a wooden stick so the lid can stay open.
Next, glue wooden sticks to the top and bottom of a wooden clip and wrap a rubber band around it.
Attach a plastic bottle cap to one end, and fix the other end to the back of the box.
Finally, stick a few small paper cups inside the box wherever you like, and you’re done.
Set a cotton ball in the bottle cap and launch it with a pop—have fun playing!