Shoebox Ideas Brought to Life!
We’d like to give a shout-out to JoAn and Christine who sent in these great ideas, and ask everyone reading this to let us know what products you’d like to see us create next.
Arts & Crafts
15 Ways to Embellish a Fleece Blanket
If you’re looking for new ways to add a little pizzazz to a plain or printed fleece blanket, then you’ve come to the right place! We hope these techniques inspire you to turn your mass-production fleece blankets into a one-of-a-kind blankets that someone you know will treasure!
Marvel-ous Snow Globe
There has never been a snow globe more MARVEL-ous than the one we made with these superhero TsumTsum figures stacked inside!
Adorable Snowman Crafts
These adorable inexpensive snowmen crafts were created in just a few minutes and add wintery charm to any room in the house!
Charming Texas Wall Art
This phrase says it all – Texas is home! Beautifully accenting any country home, this Texas-shaped bamboo cutting board features hand-drawn vinyl lettering!
Handmade Seaside Christmas Ornaments
Do you decorate your Christmas tree with a beach theme? If so, then take a look at this collection of handmade seaside ornaments created by MadeCreatively!
Farmhouse Window
The rustic charm of this farmhouse window is ideal for the country home! With a weathered-looking wood window, painted wood vegetable ornaments and vinyl lettering this ‘Farm Fresh’ home accent blends handmade with homegrown!
Fun On-The-Go!
MadeCreatively’s travel-size games for fun on-the-go make the perfect addition to Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes, party favors and more!
Exciting Little Elephant
With big floppy ears and a cute little tail, we crocheted this adorable elephant for one of our shoeboxes this year!
Jellyfish To Bring Joy!
Take a look at the new handmade addition to our 2017 Ocean-themed shoebox… a colorful crocheted jellyfish! It is sue to bring a smile to a child’s face!
“Sweet” Candy Bouquet
This “sweet” candy bouquet birthday gift features a wide variety of delicious hunger-busting treats and makes a great gift for family or friends!
Autumn Pom-Pom Garland
Using scraps of yarn in all sorts of autumn colors and shades, we made the absolute cutest autumn garland you’ve ever seen!
Our Collection Center Journal
If you’re an OCC Collection Center Co-ordinator like we are, you have to remember countless numbers, names, dates and stats. To help us (and you) remember all of those important details, we designed this handy Collection Center Journal. Visit our site to see how we created this clever cover and binding technique for your journal!
Easy Autograph Book!
Are you looking for an easy way to bind the pages of your autograph book or journal? Nothing could be simpler than this handy approach with removable pages!
D.I.Y. Giant Flip Flops
Today’s D.I.Y. craft project is a giant 24″ pair of flip flops! All you need are a few supplies and a knack for hands-on projects. Use these eye-catching shoes at a luau party, as props in a play or even in an oversized Operation Christmas Child shoebox float!
Create a Shoebox Costume
Make your very own Operation Christmas Child shoebox costume! Wear it for Halloween, to OCC benefit events or simply to promote OCC during National Collection Week.