Upcycled Treasure Chest of Summer Activities


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... 


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I started by cleaning the wooden box, inside and out.


summer activities treasure chest


Next, I gave it a coat of turquoise spray paint, followed by a coat of gold. 


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Then I lightly distressed it with sandpaper, allowing the turquoise to peek through the gold and giving it an aged patina.


summer activities treasure chest


I wrote a variety of fun activities on these colorful note cards for GG to find when he opens the treasure chest each morning. 


summer activities treasure chest


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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  1. 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!

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  2. Cute idea! I just may have to borrow your idea for my grands.

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  3. Wow, 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!!

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  4. Just had to stop by and say Good Monday morning!
    You 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

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  5. I love this idea! I am going to make this for my son

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  6. I 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!

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  7. Such a cute idea!! I love how spray paint can completely change the look of an old item :)

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  8. Such a cute idea and how fun for any child but especially a grandchild.

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  9. Ginger Grand must just love visiting you! What memories you are creating.

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  10. This is such a fun idea! I love how simple, but fun it is. :)

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  11. My 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!

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  12. Oh I love this idea, inside and out. Great makeover and idea for Summer. Featuring when my party opens up tonight!

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  13. Love the maps on the inside, my kinda decor go-to. Have a fun summer!!!

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