[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 (21–30)
organizer box
Glasses, remote controls, pens, notepads—leave them where you used them and your table turns into a mess… sound familiar? If tidying up is a hassle and you think, “I’ll need it again soon anyway,” here’s an organizer box for you.
All you need is a single tissue box.
It’s easy to make: draw a line at the halfway point of the box, cut along the line on every side except the back, then fold it and secure it with double-sided tape.
That’s it—you’ve got a simple organizer that will tidy up your tabletop.
If you decorate it with origami paper or stickers to your taste, you might grow even more attached to it.
Sofa-shaped accessory case
Let’s use tissue boxes to make a lovely sofa-shaped organizer you can place in your room.
Prepare two tissue boxes.
Cut and fold one box to create the base of the sofa.
Use the other box to make the sofa’s backrest and armrests.
Attach your favorite fabric to the sides of the tissue boxes.
For the parts where you add stuffing, cover them by making the fabric like a pouch.
Since you’ll use double-sided fabric tape, there’s no sewing required.
Once it’s finished, try placing a plush toy on it or decorating it with accessories.
A round box with a lid
A small storage box can also serve as interior decor when placed in your room.
Let’s try making a round lidded trinket box using a tissue box.
Cut the tissue box into long rectangles or circles and assemble the pieces.
Once finished, the tissue box’s pattern will become a lovely design on the box.
For this project, tissue boxes with decorative designs are recommended.
It also looks great if you attach fabric to the sides of the box.
Thinking about what to put inside and where to place it will be an enjoyable part of the process, too.
pendulum clock
How about making a pendulum clock out of a tissue box? All you need is one tissue box, construction paper, cardboard, a bamboo skewer, and two buttons.
First, remove the plastic film from the box.
Decorate the surface by gluing on construction paper.
Then make a slit on the side large enough for the cardboard to pass through.
Put double-sided tape on the end of the cardboard and attach a button.
Thread the cardboard through the hole in the box, then make a hole on the opposite side and insert the bamboo skewer.
Now the pendulum part is complete.
Cut a circle out of construction paper, write the numbers on it, and make the clock face.
Glue the face onto the box, and finish by attaching a paper bird above the pendulum.
The gently swinging pendulum will look just like the real thing.
Handmade guitar
All you need are a tissue box, a plastic wrap core, and rubber bands of your choice.
It’s super easy to make! Punch a hole in the box, insert the wrap core, and tape it in place so it doesn’t slip out.
Wrap rubber bands in your favorite colors around the core to create a colorful guitar neck.
Then thread rubber bands across both sides of the box to make the strings.
Decorate with origami paper or stickers if you like to create your very own guitar.
Strum along to music and you’ll feel like a musician! Give it a try!
jack-in-the-box
How about a jack-in-the-box featuring your favorite character? You’ll need a tissue box, rubber bands, origami paper, and a printout of your favorite character.
First, cut out the rim of the box and make a slit near the center.
Fold it up to form the box.
Decorate the box with origami paper as you like.
Next, make the popping contents.
Cut a toilet paper roll into three pieces, make slits, and thread rubber bands through them.
The rubber bands will make them spring.
Attach your favorite character to these pieces.
To prevent them from popping out too soon, pack as many as you can into the box and close it gently.
As soon as it opens, the characters will spring up—just like a real jack-in-the-box! If you make one using a grandchild’s favorite anime character and give it as a gift, they’re sure to be delighted.
shoulder bag
Why not make a practical shoulder bag using an empty tissue box? After cutting the top of the box down the middle, open it up and cut it to create the flap of the bag.
Punch holes at both ends and thread a string through to complete a shoulder bag you can wear over your shoulder.
Decorating it with colored origami paper or stickers in your favorite colors will make the design even more stylish.
For older adults, this kind of hands-on crafting can help train finger dexterity and boost creativity.
Plus, the finished bag is highly practical, since it can be used as a small-item pouch.
It’s an easy bag idea even for those who aren’t confident with crafts or sewing.
Pitfall Game
Let’s make a simple pitfall game you can enjoy using an empty tissue box.
Mark both ends of the box, cut them, then tape them back together to restore the original box shape.
Draw circles on the surface of the box and cut holes with scissors.
These holes become pitfalls, and the key to the game is to carefully maneuver so the marble doesn’t fall in.
If you set a rule to cover the marble with a case and move it from start to goal, it becomes a simple yet deep game.
The fine hand movements help train finger dexterity, and you can also expect benefits for concentration and decision-making.
By adjusting the crafting method, you can tune the difficulty, making it a game with a wide range of enjoyable ideas.
A box for doing hair styling
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Why not make a hairstyling box using a large empty box, felt, and yarn? It’s a great craft for kids who love tying or braiding doll hair.
First, cut out parts like the face, eyes, and mouth from felt, and stick them onto the box lid.
As if making a pom-pom, wrap yarn around cardboard, tie it at one point, then cut the looped ends.
Punch holes in the top of the face area on the box, thread the tied yarn through, and attach the “hair” around the face.
Make the side sections and bangs separately.
Also, secure the side hair at the upper left and right sides of the face.
Finally, decorate as you like with ribbons and more, and you’re done! Use the yarn as hair and enjoy styling it.
Remake tissue box
Why not make your own tissue case using a tissue box? First, use construction paper to create the top surface of the tissue case and add patterns.
In the video, lines were drawn in a diamond pattern, but any design you like is fine.
Cut slits into a rubber spatula, apply paint directly to it, and press it onto the paper to create a textured, three-dimensional pattern.
You can also layer decorations for added effect.
Cut down an empty box to make it smaller than its original size, then reassemble it to use as the base.
Use construction paper to make a template and build the inner box that will hold the tissues.
Prepare another box and cover it with the decorated construction paper you made earlier—this will be the cover portion of the tissue case.
Stack the two boxes together to complete your tissue case.
The process is a bit complex, but you’ll end up with a one-of-a-kind tissue case that exists nowhere else.
Give it a try!