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How to make a crafting box

By Bunnings magazine /

A bright yellow wooden art caddy decorated with blue stencilled stars and a moon, filled with coloured pencils and paintbrushes, surrounded by paint tubes and a paint palette.

Overview

This craft activity for kids will give their favourite pens and pencils a brighter place to live.

What are fine motor skills?

Fine motor skills are:

  • Coordinated use of small muscles, particularly in hands, fingers and wrists – which is why craft activities for kids are a great way to get those muscles working.
  • Essential for everyday tasks like writing, using utensils, cutting or screwing the lid on a jar.
  • Using the small muscles of the body to grasp, pinch, hold or manipulate small objects, which build on larger gross motor movements.

Safety tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, gloves, ear muffs and a mask, for example) and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment. 

Steps

1Paint the craft caddy

  • Working on a drop sheet, use a paintbrush to apply two coats of yellow artist’s acrylic paint to all surfaces of the caddy, inside and out.
  • Leave to dry after each coat.
Hands wearing black gloves painting a wooden art caddy with bright yellow paint, with a jar of paint and palette beside it.

2Choose your stencil and paint the design

  • Position a stencil on the front of the caddy, and apply blue paint with a stencil brush (don’t overload it with paint).
  • Gently lift the stencil, taking care not to smudge the paint.
  • Leave to dry and repeat on all sides.
  • Finish with a clear spray sealer, if desired.
Hands wearing black gloves using a stencil and a brush to apply blue paint onto the yellow art caddy, creating a moon and star design.

3After some more activities to do with kids?

Check out this fun guide to gardening with kids.

Some advertised services and products are not available at some Bunnings stores, but products can be ordered.

 

Photo credit: Jonny Valiant, Sami Simper.

Health & Safety

Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.