Suggestions Please

scuzz

OK. I've had this idea, that for my friend's little boy for Christmas, I want to make him a treasure chest

Has anyone ever done this before and have any tips they can pass on??

I was thinking I could get an old shoe box which has the lid attached, cut out part of the lid to increase space, and get some strong thinish card to make a rounded lid.

Then cover with paper mache for texture and paint. Maybe stick in some ribbon going from the inner lip to the lid

I'd also like some ideas of things to put inside it - he doesn't like sweets (he's only 7:eek: )

Thank you for any thoughts

Amanda666

Well not really OS but Hobbycraft sell a variety of paper mache boxes in different sizes but shaped like a treasure chest - not very dear either.

Would think that nice silky material should be lining the roof.

Chocolate gold coins would be a must as too would a parrot, some pirates clothes and maybe a colouring book.

Hope it helps

wigginsmum

How about a pack of playing cards picturing things he's interested in (cars, animals etc.)?

greenpixey

scuzz wrote:

OK. I've had this idea, that for my friend's little boy for Christmas, I want to make him a treasure chest

I think your idea is great are now thinking of doing something similar for my oldest son for christmas.:T

Gingham_Ribbon

This is a lovely idea.

The pirate theme is a good one, and I like the idea of playing cards with pictures on them. Maybe some 'jewels' or 'gems' from a shop that sells candles etc. (Those little shiny glass stones.) A jotter decorated for him with 'Adventures of .....' written on the front for him to write and draw about excting things he's done. (A first diary.) An eye patch, some face paints, marbles, toy soldiers? Maybe a picture of him on top, decorated with a pirate border.

kessik

Hi
This is a good idea for Christmas/birthday gifts whatever the age of the recipient. I have done this for one of my sisters and included things like a small photo frame, mini perfumes, even a 'Grow Your Own Boyfriend' kit (don't know what came from that....she's still single!!!):)

GardenMillie

Great idea, many years ago while still at school I made a box for each of my sisters - covered it with nice fabric and filled it with girly things like soap, cotton wool pads, nail polish, sweets etc. It went down really well and also meant I could spread the cost over several weeks.

Lots of cheap things in Poundstretcher like crayons, plastic animals, magnifying glass, even baloons or a whistle.

Well done, and you can guarantee he wont have anything else like it.:T

Pooky

http://www.sillyjokes.co.uk/party/poppers-etc/pinatas/treasure-chest.html

Can't do links - hope this works.....have a look at their pinata for ideas on how to make your chest....also a good range of pirate bits and bobs ideal to put inside....check out your local joke shop/pound shop and have a wander round some local bootfairs see what you can find.

kittiwoz

Why don't you make an eye-patch to go inside the chest. You could put a nice red hankie as well, they are good for part of a pirate costume as a neckerchief or a bandana. Seven is a bit young for Treasure Island but a good age to read Peter Pan. You could make a cword out of card and cover it in aluminium foil but it wouldn't fit in the chest. Maybe you could get a toy ship or a ship in a bottle.

Anastacia

I did something similar but not quite so OS when the boys were little. The treasure chest was one of the plastic ones you buy with a rounded top. But it was a good investment at £3 as youngest son still uses it to keep his school books in his bedroom 10 years later. INside i put fluffy parrot each with elastic sewn to the feet to keep them on your shoulder. Wooden swords 9i tihnk), Black eye patch & scarf. Jolly roger flag. Gold coins for treasure.

It was very popular.

sashacat

I think this is a brilliant idea..I will make some for children in the family.