Camp Treasure Box
Wondering where to keep treasures at camp? Or how to celebrate Earth Day? Decorate a recycled box with leaf prints to store keepsakes from nature and from friends.
1. Take a walk around the neighborhood or a park with an adult. Search for fallen, unusual leaves of trees or plants. Choose only those that are safe to handle. When you return, wash your hands.
2. Cover your art area with newspaper. Paint a recycled box with Crayola® Washable Kid's Paint and Crayola Paint Brushes. You might paint the lid one color and the box another. (If the box has a strong design, cover it with paper and then paint.) If you are making this with a group at camp, for example, put your name on the box, too. Dry.
3. Brush the underside of a leaf with paint. Press the painted side down on the box or lid. Use your imagination, various sizes and shapes of leaves, and different paint colors to create a unique design on your box. Dry.
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.
Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.
Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.
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