Decoupage for Kids: Easy Craft Box

Want to try decoupage for kids? Start with a box to store knick knacks and toys! This easy kids craft is fun for children and parents alike.

I don’t know about your kids, but mine? Mine are constantly finding and bringing home “treasures” that they just can’t seem to part with.

The question is then how to store these gems so that they’re both accessible and contained at the same time.

Enter this easy decoupage for kids craft, a treasure box of sorts. Not only does it do the hard job of storing all the things your kids cannot do without, but it’s also a great craft project to complete together.

You can keep everything contained AND keep the kids occupied! This boredom buster is great for kids of all ages, and you can use things you already have on hand to make it. It’s a great opportunity to let their minds run free. Learn how to make it below.

Decoupage Box for Children

Gather These Materials

• Mod Podge Gloss (you can also use the Kids Washout formula)
• paper mache box (ours is from Hobby Lobby, and comes in lots of different sizes)
• foam brush
• squares of scrapbook paper (tissue paper would work, too)
• glitter
• paint

Step 1: Gather craft paint and a paintbrush (we used a foam brush), and paint your box. Let dry.

Step 2: Once your box is dry, it’s time for the real fun to begin. I used a paper cutter to cut scrapbook paper into 1″ squares. My 5-year-old had a blast painting Mod Podge onto the box and gluing down the squares.

Ok, I’ll admit it – I had a blast doing it as well.

After the squares are Mod Podged down, let dry. If you want to overlap your squares, you’ll probably want to go back and repeat the process. If not, let dry completely and seal with one or more coats.

Step 3: A craft project isn’t truly complete until we’ve made an absolute mess; it’s time to add some glitter! Brush on a light coat of Mod Podge.

Sprinkle glitter onto the top and sides of your box (we used gold and red glitter for this step).

And that’s it! This decoupage for kids is such a fun and easy project to complete, and having a “crafting partner” was a lot of fun, too!

Thank you so much for letting me share this easy kids craft with you all today! You can find lots of other tutorials and inspiration on my blog. I’d also love for you to visit these other crafts for kids to do at home:

• DIY Gift Box in a Few Easy Steps (So Cute!)
• How to Mod Podge a Box with Napkins
• Kids Faux Stained Glass House
• Dollhouse Made from Cardboard
• Summer Crafts for Kids: 50 Easy Ideas