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Pirate Treasure Chest Craft For Kids (Instructions)

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Learn how to make this Printable Pirate Treasure Chest Craft for Kids with our easy step-by-step instructions. This fun pirate craft is perfect for pirate-themed activities, parties, classroom projects, homeschool lessons, and imaginative play.

a pirate themed treasure chest made from paper

Before you begin, you’ll need a copy of the Printable Pirate Treasure Chest Craft Template.

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Your download includes:

Pirate Treasure Chest template
A4 and US Letter versions
Step-by-step photo instructions
Instant digital download

Pirate Treasure Chest Craft Instructions

Supplies Needed:

Treasure Chest Template
Scissors
Glue
Colouring Pens/Pencils

Tip: I highly recommend printing on card.

Treasure Chest Box Template.

treasure chest printable template — 1. Colour in the Treasure Chest template.

treasure chest printable template — 2. Carefully cut around the outline

treasure chest printable template — 3. Turn the template over and fold along all the dashed lines.

treasure chest printable template — 4.Add glue to the tabs.

treasure chest printable template — 5. Fold the sides up and stick the tabs behind each side to make the box shape.

Treasure Chest Lid Template

treasure chest printable template — 1. Colour in the Lid template.

treasure chest printable template — 2. Carefully cut around the outline

treasure chest printable template — 3. Make sure to snip between the small gaps of each side panel at the corners, stopping at the red X to make the tabs.

treasure chest printable template — 4.Turn the template over and fold along all the dashed lines.

treasure chest printable template — 5. Fold the sides up and stick the tabs behind each side to make the lid shape.

treasure chest printable template — 6. Repeat for all corners until the lid is complete.

7. Place the lid onto the treasure chest base.

8. Take the paper hinges and stick them onto the marked areas to attach the lid to the box.

printable treasure chest craft, print cut and colour. — 9. Your treasure chest is ready to be filled with treasure!

Video Tutorial

Watch the video tutorial below to see each step of the assembly process.

Treasure Chest Craft

This printable, Pirate Treasure Chest craft is perfect for:

Pirate parties
Kids’ craft groups
Classroom activities
Homeschool projects
Rainy day activities
Family craft time

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