Memory Box

I recently came across another blogger's brilliant craft and had to make one of my own. I pinned it so I wouldn't forget but I was so eager to do the project, I hardly needed the reminder:


This box was created by Cheri from I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar and I saw it on a guest post over at Tatertots and Jello. The box holds index cards with quotes from her kids. I love this idea because Snickerdoodle never stops talking and says some stuff that leaves us in stitches. I also thought this might make a nice baby shower gift.

Here's the one I made with how I made it just below:

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The process is probably pretty self explanatory but I'll include photos of what I did with a few words.

Get yourself a plain box, mine was from JoAnn.

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Make sure index cards will fit inside (or I suppose you could cut your own colorful paper to size).

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Lightly sand the edges to smooth things out and remove the hardware.

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Paint the outside.

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Cut out the letters for the word "remember" from a magazine then Mod Podge them on to the lid.

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Glue paper to the inside to line it. Mod Podge this in place as well.

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... do the inside of the lid too.

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If the edges of your paper stick up above the edge of the box at all, carefully trim the excess using a razor blade.

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Let it dry for a few hours.

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Add some index cards and when your kid says or does something you want to make sure you remember, take a moment to jot it down and stick it in the box.

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"Mommy we need to go to Target because your belly sticks out of all your shirts."

For the record, it is really just the bottom of my belly and I AM almost 7 months pregnant.

Thank you for reading,
Julie

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1 comment:

  1. I love your memory box and especially your son's Target comment.  It was so nice meeting you at the Witchcraft night.  I wrote a post on it:  http://michellepaige.blogspot.com/2011/10/seattle-craft-night-witchcraft.html
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