Robot costume & toy bus: DIY craft using cardboard box

...and other stationary items.

Robot costume

Materials needed

*1 large cardboard box

*Smaller cardboard pieces

*Scissors or cutter (adult supervision needed)

*Glue or tape

*Paints or sketch pens

*Colour paper

Robot costume.

Method

1) Take a large cardboard box and close the bottom flaps securely with tape. It should be big enough to fit over the child’s head/torso.

2) Cut two round holes in the front panel for eyes. You can also cut a small opening for the mouth if needed.

3) Cut holes on the sides so the child can put their arms out comfortably.

4) To decorate the robot face, draw buttons, dials, and panels using sketch pens or paint.

5) Add paper or cardboard shapes, foil, or bottle caps for a 3D effect, to depict gears, antennas, or control panels. You can even attach pipe cleaners as antennas.

6) Place the box over the child’s head and adjust for comfort.

Toy bus

Materials needed

*1 rectangular cardboard box/ shoebox

*4 bottle caps or cardboard circles

*Coloured paper or paints

*Black sketch pen/marker

*Glue or tape

*Scissors or cutter (adult supervision needed)

Toy bus.

Method

1) To shape the bus, take a rectangular box and keep the top open.

2) Draw rectangles along the sides and carefully cut them out to create windows.

3) Paint the box in bright colours like yellow or red. Use a marker to draw doors, outlines, and fun designs.

4) Stick bottle caps or cardboard circles to the bottom sides to make wheels.

5) Draw headlights, a windshield, and even a number plate. You can also paste paper strips inside as “seats”.

6) Place small toys or make paper characters and seat them inside as passengers.