Time Capsule

Create this clever time capsule with your kids - a decorated shoebox filled with your favourite memories!

Materials:
Shoebox
Contact paper (clear and designed patterns)
Clear tape
Markers
Pencil
Scissors
Paper

Note: Items to store might include: photos of friends, family, your house or pets, drawings, newspaper and magazine clippings and lists of how much different things cost or your favorite songs and groups -- even lists of your favorite movies and television shows. Include any personal items that mean something to you and that say something about who you are.

1. Wrap your box and the lid separately with a contact paper that has a design on it. For a neat job measure out a piece of contact paper that will wrap all the way around your box. Peel back paper and set the shoebox in the middle. You may need a friend to help keep the paper from curling up.

2. Wrap the long sides first and cut a flap for the extra paper to fold inside your box. Now cut the end flaps and fold in the excess from the long sides first then fold up the end pieces. Fold extra over the edges for more a finished look.

3. Next, cut smaller pieces to finish lining the inside of your box and lid.

4. Now, on paper, draw and color in pictures to decorate your box. Cut them out and tape them on.

5. Cover the box again, in the same manner, with clear contact paper.

6. Select the most memorable items for the year. Things about you, your family, your town, and pop culture and place your items in the box.

7. Finally, store your time capsule in a dark, forgettable place, but not totally and all together forgotten!

Tips:
* Either by hand or by computer - make a list of things you like. Example: Favorite books, favorite movies or what things cost.

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