Mixed Media Suitcase – Recycled Grocery Flyer Kids Craft Idea

Hello my crafty friends! Are you ready to dig into summer vacay and make something extra crafty with the kids today?!

With our Mixed Media Suitcase kids craft idea and free printable template {found below} your child is going to go on a “quest” to “pack” the PERFECT suitcase in their eyes!

This simple DIY tutorial will have children “plan their vacation” while making their own version of what a suitcase should hold inside!

No two pieces will be alike and that’s what makes this EXTRA FUN! Plus we are recycling those pesky sales flyers that will be filling up your mailbox soon, which makes this a VERY inexpensive craft too!

So what will be inside THEIR suitcase? Will it be shoes, shirts or jewelry? What will be important to them? Whatever they decide to place in it – we hope they have fun “mixing” it up!

Find the FULL step-by-step tutorial and free printable below & get ready to “fill those suitcases” with just some simple craft materials! Don’t forget to share pictures with us afterwards! You can tag us on Facebook or Instagram for EASY sharing! It would really make our day to see what your child makes! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR PAPER SUITCASE CRAFT WITH —> Mixed Media Unicorn Craft

Mixed Media Suitcase Supplies:

• Free Suitcase Template – one print per suitcase craft {GRAB IT ON BOX.COM}
• Colored Printer
• White Cardstock Paper
• Scissors
• Clear Contact Paper
• Recycled Sales Flyers and Newspapers

Directions:

• First things first – print out the FREE template above. You will want one suitcase printable per kid & craft.
• Next grab your scissors. Trim out the suitcase from the printable, as well as the rectangular center from it. Discard excess paper.
• Now grab your clear contact paper. Cut out TWO pieces that are bigger than the suitcase cutout.
• Remove the backing from one piece of contact paper. Lay it on a flat surface. Place the suitcase cutout, face down, on the contact paper.
• Next have children decorate the inside of their suitcase however they like with pictures from the various sales flyers. Remember – it’s whatever THEY want in their suitcase!
• Once they are done “mixing” and making the perfect suitcase, grab the second piece of contact paper.
• Peel off the backing and place it on top of the other piece of contact paper, moving your hand around to “squish” everything together.
• To finish off the Stained Glass Suitcase craft, use your scissors to trim out the suitcase/remove the excess contact paper. Then display proudly on a window or wall with washi tape!!!

Now friends – if ALL the steps above are too overwhelming or your child is just too young for these particular steps, I still have YOU covered!

You can easily just print the free file above and have children decorate the printable as is, by still cutting out pieces from sales flyers and just gluing them on top of the paper. No need to get out that sticky contact paper and make extra steps you don’t want to do! Please always feel free to take our ideas and alter them to fit YOU! 😉

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