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Making a craft box - where do I start?

For xmas, going to do nephew (aged 3) a craft box full of paints, brushes, chalks etc but having trouble finding a box. I want a wooden box so I can paint some of it with chalkboard paint. Anyone doing something similar of know of where some suitable boxes are?

Cheers

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  • jamtart6
    jamtart6 Posts: 8,302 Forumite
    supermarket fruit and veg usually come in wooden boxes that the shop just discard dont they? worth asking and free :D

    :ABeing Thrifty Gifty again this year:A

  • Krystaltips
    Krystaltips Posts: 9,220 Forumite
    Or what about a set of drawers from ikea? They come plain so you can decorate them however you want...
    A very proud Mummy to 3 beautiful girls... I do pity my husband though, he's the one to suffer the hormones...
    Krystal is so smart and funny and wonderful I am struck dumb in awe in her presence.

  • Mappygirl
    Mappygirl Posts: 206 Forumite
    I'm doing an art box for my DD and I'm using on of those large plastic storage tubs with the lid. It was only £3 from the local cheapy shop but will look nice once I've decorated it!

    HTH
    :D lightbulb moment Jan 07 - DFW 417!debtwas£32k
    debt June 08' £28,745
    A payment a day total - £370.50
  • sethsgran
    sethsgran Posts: 2,855 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    faabulous idea using chalkboard paint, I would check out Ikea you could look on-line
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