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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.