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How to Make a Shoe Box Craft

By Sherri Osborn, About.com

Instructions to make a special, boxed gift for someone using a mirror and a shoe box.

Materials Needed:

  • Shoe Box
  • Glue
  • Paint
  • Mirror

Instructions:
Paint the outside of the box (or decorate as desired). Glue a small mirror on the bottom of the box. Make a card and glue it on the bottom of the box top that reads: "The person pictured here is one of the most special gifts in my life". Wrap as desired.

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