Hi there, Friends! As promised Friday, today I'm sharing the upcycle of a yard sale freebie--a trashed box transformed as a treasure chest for summer activities I planned for Ginger Grand's visit...
I started by cleaning the wooden box, inside and out.
Next, I gave it a coat of turquoise spray paint, followed by a coat of gold.
Then I lightly distressed it with sandpaper, allowing the turquoise to peek through the gold and giving it an aged patina.
I wrote a variety of fun activities on these colorful note cards for GG to find when he opens the treasure chest each morning.
Last, I lined the inside of the box with a thrift store map.
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What activities would you add?
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You could also have educational subjects, like tree or bird identification, providing that you have the book for such an activity. Also, reading a book together might be another idea. Play easy card games, memory games or bingo, depending on abilities of the child. Have a fun summer!
ReplyDeleteCute idea! I just may have to borrow your idea for my grands.
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DeleteWow, you are a fun Grandma or Aunt, or whatever you are! How fun to open the treasure box every day and pick out a fun activity!!
ReplyDeleteNice idea for a family!
ReplyDeleteJust had to stop by and say Good Monday morning!
ReplyDeleteYou know how this project caught my eye on IG and of course since you and I love our grands so much I just knew how much this project meant to you too. It is darling and such a precious idea too.
Hugs,
Jemma
I love this idea! I am going to make this for my son
ReplyDeleteI love how you lined the box with the map! This is such a fun activity to do with my son. I pinned it so hopefully I'll remember to do it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute idea!! I love how spray paint can completely change the look of an old item :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute idea and how fun for any child but especially a grandchild.
ReplyDeleteGinger Grand must just love visiting you! What memories you are creating.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun idea! I love how simple, but fun it is. :)
ReplyDeleteMy kids always loved to help make pizza and tacos. Pizza was one of the few meals eaten in the living room--usually with a favorite movie in the VCR! Library visit, visit to a thrift store/yard sale with a small money gift (start 'em young!), local ice cream shop, animal shelter visit to socialize the animals...the list is endless!
ReplyDeleteOh I love this idea, inside and out. Great makeover and idea for Summer. Featuring when my party opens up tonight!
ReplyDeleteLove the maps on the inside, my kinda decor go-to. Have a fun summer!!!
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