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Santa Suit Shoebox

By Jeanne Benedict, Celebrations Expert
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Get the little ones giddy by giving them a gift in a shoebox that looks like the front of Santa's suit. Or make this St. Nick shoebox as a craft with the kids and use it as a secret stash for Christmas cookies!


Directions

  • Materials:

    • Red and black heavyweight or construction paper
    • Scissors
    • Shoebox with lid
    • Tape and double-stick tape
    • White self-adhesive trim (Martha Stewart brand)
    • Holiday-striped scrapbook paper
    • Scallop or decorative edge scissors
    • Small aluminum metal sheets, lightweight (available at many craft stores) or heavyweight foil if the kids are making this craft
    • White glue
    • Silver metal brads
  • Cut red paper to fit the top lid and sides of the shoebox and use double-stick tape to secure it. Fold the corners as you like for a neat presentation.
  • Add white self-adhesive trim to the bottom edge of the lip.
  • Use scallop edge scissors to trim holiday-striped paper and make a top piece or collar for Santa's suit. Adhere the striped paper to the lid using double-stick tape.
  • Cut a strip of black paper for Santa's belt.
  • Cut out a belt buckle from metal sheets or use household aluminum foil. Attach the buckle to the black belt using a little glue or double-stick tape.
  • Give Santa some buttons using metal brads or any buttons (Tip: Use a tack to make a hole first and then insert a brad).
  • Cover the bottom of the shoebox with striped paper and using double-stick tape.
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