My daughter is 11 and wants to have a really cool valentines box. She wants to win a contest for her class. There are three catagories; Funniest Prettiest and most origanal. Can Anybody give me any ideas on what to make? My daughter never wins contests like this and she really wants to win, so please help!!
2007-02-07 11:14:54 · 10 answers · asked by haydenrox05 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Hi, I have an idea. Think outside the box literally. Make your box anyway you please, but glue one end of large paperclips to it so the cards when put on the paperclips will be seen by everyone and they will think their special cause you chose to display their cards. Kind of like a card holder but for individual cards.
2007-02-07 11:28:56 · answer #1 · answered by fredericka1965 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can make an old-fashioned mailbox from an round oatmeal box and a sheet of posterboard or even a regular cereal box, then paint or cover it. Cut the round box in half lengthwise to make the rounded top of the mailbox. Use the posterboard or cereal box sides to cut out the sides and bottom and ends of the mailbox. Duct-tape or glue it all together. Cover with fabric or adhesive-backed shelf paper or even construction paper. Don't forget the flag on the side! This can be attached with a brass paper fastener (we called them brads, but no one seems to use that word anymore) so it can be moved easily up or down.
2007-02-07 22:02:33 · answer #2 · answered by thejanith 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was going to say the same thing as the person above about the decoupage, I think this is an excellent idea, I made custom decopauge boxes all the time and it's easy and fun!
Maybe put a theme to it and find photos of famous couples in black and white pictures and embellish with pink and red beads, glitter, etc.
have fun!
2007-02-08 09:12:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prettiest:Hearts with glitter stars swirls
Funniest:A girl kissing a boy while drinking a coke
Most original:maybe a few hearts with a poem about Valentines day
Hope i helped Enjoy!
2007-02-07 20:12:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the craft store and buy a paper mache heart shaped box and then buy some "modge podge" for decopage. Then she can decopage all kinds of stuff to it, like those cute little kid's valentines cards, beads, sparkles, magazine pics, whatever. Not hard, cheap, fun. Good luck!
2007-02-07 19:19:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's a link to a page on Martha Stewart's website: http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jhtml?type=learn-cat&id=cat22874&rsc=020507_hpdl2_E It's directions to make your own heart-shaped chocolate box. It's fairly simple if you have the materials and can be decorated any way she likes. Good luck.
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2007-02-07 19:28:24 · answer #6 · answered by Crystal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hmmm. If I were in the contest I would shape it like a human heart, but that would be kinda gross. I don't know. Good luck with it
2007-02-07 19:18:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a box, cover it with denim, make pockets and everything like it's the butt of a pair of jeans. On it she can write/sew/glue "Perfect Fit"
2007-02-07 19:17:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could try cutting out tons of small different color hearts(red, pink, white) and layer them over each other and write with black happy valentines day. use glitter and fun stuff. Make it stand out. use tons of art supplies but don't make it to overflowed. BE CREATIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! good luck!
2007-02-07 19:19:33 · answer #9 · answered by Heyhey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it. If the world has taught me anything, its that the best help is self-help.
2007-02-07 19:22:57 · answer #10 · answered by corzich 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋