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DIY Tissue Box Train Guide

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Instructions for Creating a Train from Tissue Boxes
Instructions for Creating a Train from Tissue Boxes

DIY Tissue Box Train Guide

In a fun and creative twist, you can transform an empty tissue box into a refillable train complete with a driver's cab and raised wheels. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you create this charming craft project.

Materials Needed

  • An empty tissue box
  • Cardboard or thick paper
  • Scissors or box cutter
  • Glue or tape
  • Paint, markers, or coloured paper for decoration

Constructing the Train Body

  1. Use the tissue box as the main train engine body. The box, being refillable, has an opening for tissues that will serve as the train’s cargo exit.

Making Raised Wheels

  1. Cut out circular wheel shapes from cardboard. Attach these wheels to the sides of the tissue box, slightly below the base, to give a raised effect and make the train appear elevated.

Creating a Driver’s Cab

  1. Use a small separate box piece or fold cardboard to make the driver’s cab. Attach this piece on top or at one end of the tissue box. Add details like windows or a chimney with markers or cut-outs.

Decorating

  1. Paint or cover the tissue box and cab with coloured paper. Add details such as lines, numbers, or stickers to mimic a train’s look.

Refilling the Train

  1. To refill tissues, keep the original tissue box opening accessible or modify the back or bottom of the box to open and insert a new tissue box inside.

This approach to crafting a tissue box train aligns with common practices where the box serves as the base structure, and cardboard is used for appendages like wheels and cab. While no exact tutorial for a train with raised wheels and a driver’s cab was found, this method synthesises typical craft practices using tissue boxes for child-friendly train projects.

For detailed step-by-step designs or templates, browsing craft sites or videos with tissue box train projects might offer visual guidance.

Additional Resources

  • "Old Track New Tricks" is a new book by an unnamed author that provides activity ideas in addition to the story. The author gives a shout-out to their friend Jessica from the blog "Play Trains."
  • "Old Track New Tricks" is a super cute story about wooden tracks that do tricks.

Tips and Notes

  • The tissue box used in the train might occasionally drop down.
  • This craft is part of the transport unit "All Things Train."
  • The tissue box train is currently placed on a train table tent.
  • The train's base is raised onto the wheels for a more realistic appearance.
  • The crafted train has green card wheels attached to a thicker card base.

This creative DIY project transforms an empty tissue box into a refillable train, integrating transportation crafts into home-and-garden lifestyle. The completed train features raised wheels and a driver's cab, adding to its home décor appeal.

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