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[For Elementary School Kids] Craft Ideas Using Tissue Boxes

[For Elementary School Kids] Craft Ideas Using Tissue Boxes
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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!

[For Elementary School Students] 10 Craft Ideas Using Tissue Boxes (1–10)

gachapon

With stuff you have at home!? I tried making a gashapon (capsule toy) machine!
gachapon

Rattle, spin… that’s right, you can even make a gacha machine! With a tissue box, you can build a proper gacha using only things you already have at home.

It’s fun to figure out the mechanism that lets the capsules roll down.

The appeal is getting to experience the wonders of science through crafting.

It’s perfect for an independent research project, too.

If the whole family makes it together with lots of excitement, it’s sure to become a wonderful memory.

Once it’s finished, put in your favorite little toys and give it a try.

Your days are sure to feel more exciting!

chair

[Easy DIY] Make a Child’s Chair from a Tissue Box!
chair

Guaranteed to amaze anyone who sees it! Here’s an idea for making a chair out of tissue boxes.

First, prepare seven empty boxes.

Fold each one in half and arrange them into a circle.

Next, cut a piece of cardboard to the same size as the circle and place it on top.

Finally, wrap the whole thing with batting, and you’re done.

It’s quite sturdy, so it should last a long time.

It might be fun to make sets for your friends and family, too.

By the way, you can buy batting at 100-yen shops.

koto

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koto

Making sounds is fun, isn’t it? Here’s an idea for making a koto.

This project recreates a koto using a tissue box and rubber bands.

It’s a simple structure: attach bridges to a cut-out box and stretch rubber bands across it.

Even so, it can properly express musical scales.

After you make it, it could be nice for everyone to practice a song together.

If you can’t quite get the scale right, try referring to YouTube videos.

And if you care about how it looks, you can also cover it with construction paper.

accessory case

A handy small-item case craft using an empty tissue box
accessory case

Here are some ideas for making a small accessory case that lets you showcase your individuality.

The process has three main steps.

First, remove the plastic from the opening.

If you push as you apply force, it will come off cleanly.

Next, make slits at the key points and shape it into a small container.

Finally, add decorations as you like to finish.

Try making your own unique case by pasting origami paper or adding stickers.

Since you decide the design yourself, you’ll likely feel even more attached to it.

Tissue box koi

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Tissue box koi

A tissue box is also great for making a koi.

So here’s an idea: cut the box, fasten parts with a stapler, and create a koi.

The process is relatively simple, but the result has a very realistic form.

It’s fun that it looks just like a koi from the front, back, or either side.

Once the shape is done, finish by applying your favorite wrapping paper to create the pattern.

You can look for koi-like wrapping paper, or choose a completely different pattern for a fun twist.

bag

Tissue boxes often have cute designs, don’t they? Here’s an idea for making a bag that makes the most of those designs.

In this project, you cut a tissue box and shape it into a handbag.

Not only does it look adorable, but the gusset gives it plenty of room to hold lots of items—that’s a real plus.

Play shopping with this bag, and it’s sure to boost the fun.

You’ll need a box that still has the center perforation intact, so start by getting one ready.

Jenga

If you’re looking for something that everyone can get excited about together, making a DIY Jenga is a great idea.

First, collect as many empty boxes as you can.

Then just decorate them with your favorite wrapping paper, and you’re done.

The nice thing is that as long as you have empty boxes, you can put it together in no time.

It’s larger than regular Jenga, so it feels more impressive, and it’s fun because you can use your whole body to play.

By the way, if it’s not tall enough, it’s fine to set it up on top of a cardboard box or similar base.