We started 1st grade homeschool this week. For an art project we decided to make our own Boxtroll and enter the #BuildaBoxtrollSweeps. I mentioned before that we like to make simple toilet paper crafts. It is a great way to use garbage to make something fun (very Boxtroll of us, I think). We decided to raid the craft drawers and found some heart shaped stickers, construction paper and popsicle sticks.
Boxtrolls take the identity of the box they are made out of. {Eggs is called Eggs because his box has a picture of an egg carton on it.} Boxtrolls are builders and tinkers. They take junk and repurpose it to make new usable objects. Boxtrolls might not be “pretty” but they are magical in their own way and their creativity is certainly not to be ignored!
We decided to cut our toilet paper roll in half to make it look more like a square box shape. We decided to use the heart stickers and make two Boxtrolls. My Princess made one for her and her brother. Since we used hearts, we decided to name them Heart #1 and Heart #2.
We added popsicle sticks for legs and arms. We attached them with heavy duty scotch tape but we may need to use something stronger to bond them.
We found an actual printed photograph (do you still print photos?) and cut out the faces of my Princess and Little Man. I helped my Princess cut out a heart shape for her Boxtroll (Heart #1) but she wanted to cut out the heart shape for her little brothers Boxtroll (Heart #2).
We actually had a lot of fun making the Boxtrolls and it only took about 30 minutes for her to round up the materials, prep and attach.
→It’s not too late to make your own Boxtroll and enter to win the #BuildaBoxtrollSweeps. One lucky winner and three guests will get flown to Los Angeles for The Boxtrolls premiere!
Here’s how to enter:
- Make an awesome Boxtroll
- Snap a picture
- Share your photo on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the #BuildABoxtrollSweeps hashtag
No purchase necessary. 18+ years old. 50 US States + District of Columbia only. 8/4/14-9/5/14. Official rules.
About The Boxtrolls
From the creators of Coraline and Paranorman, The Boxtrolls introduces movie audiences to a new breed of family – a community of quirky, mischievous creatures who have lovingly raised an orphaned human boy named Eggs in the amazing cavernous home they’ve built beneath the streets of Cheesebridge. When the town’s villain comes up with a plot to get rid of The Boxtrolls, Eggs decides to venture above ground, “into the light,” where he meets and teams up with the fabulously feisty Winnifred. Together, they devise a daring plan to save Eggs’ family.
Connect with The Boxtrolls
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Here is the official trailer of The Boxtrolls movie –>
We love family friendly entertainment and this movie looks so fun! Don’t forget to check out my previous post: 7 Messages I Love in The Boxtrolls Movie.
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for SocialMoms and The Boxtrolls.
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
I like how you incorporated her picture in the craft. I need to start keeping empty toilet paper rolls so we can do this.
LaVonne says
Just Google toilet paper roll crafts. There are so many fun things to make. We love using “garbage” to create crafts. Cheap easy and fun.
Billie says
These are so cute! I wish I had a little kid again to do some of these fun crafts.
Kecia says
This sounds like a cute movie. I think my son would love it, he loves building things. We need to sit down and make our own Boxtrolls!
LaVonne says
Yes, Kecia and then enter to win a trip to LA for four for the premiere of the movie! You have until 9/5. Get busy! 🙂
Crystal says
That looks like it’s going to be an amazing movie! I love the stop motion styling! I haven’t made boxtrolls with my own kids yet, but I know they would love to enter the contest.
LaVonne says
My daughter keeps asking to watch the trailer again and again. She thinks it looks great. I do too!
Anne-Marie @ This Mama Cooks! On a Diet says
Even though my kids are older, they’re looking forward to this movie. I love how the movie is inspiring kids (and their parents) to do fun stuff like crafts, though having the contest to give a little nudge is terrific, too!
LaVonne says
I like fun contests like this too. It is fun to get my daughter involved and it gives us something fun to do for homeschool art.
Mandi says
What a cute craft idea! Those would be really to “dress up” and play with!
Kathleen says
This is such a cute craft. My boys are excited for this movie, and I think they would love to make one of these too.
Liz Mays says
I’m having the best time looking at everyone’s boxtroll creations. This is so cute!
LaVonne says
It is fun to see the other creations, Liz. We had a great time. An easy way to craft with a six year old girl!
valerie Remy-Milora says
That is such a cute craft idea and my 7year old would love to make a boxtroll…. That movie looks like one that we would really enjoy!.
LaVonne says
Thanks Valerie. We had a great time doing it. She did most of it. I like to keep crafting simple for her. I mean, she’s only six. I could have made something more difficult but then she’d be just watching me. And yes, The Boxtrolls looks unique and cute. She wants to see it!
Lisa says
Love your craft! That is soooo cute!
LaVonne says
Thanks, Lisa!
Kimberly Grabinski says
Oh that is such a cute craft! My kids want to see this movie and I know my daughter would have fun making one of her own Boxtrolls.
Krissy says
Those are absolutely adorable! I cannot wait to see the boxtroll movie!
Lynsey @MoscatoMom says
How cute! My girls cant wait to see that movie. Even Mike wants to go see it – and he normally tries to sit out the kid movies LOL
Chelle @ Oh Just Stop Already says
Super cute & simple to make. I need to start saving the TP rolls for the kids and not just the rabbits. They can make so many cute things with them.
LaVonne says
Easy affordable crafting with “garbage” – my six year old loves it and so do I!
LaVonne says
It really looks like it will be a cute movie. Even I want to see it, Megan!
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
That looks too cute! Good luck in the sweeps!