🎁 Christmas Craft Countdown – Day 39 (December 17)

“Giant Outdoor Present (Box Repurpose)” 🎁✨

Theme: Turning what we already have into something joyful — just like God transforms ordinary things into something beautiful.

This craft pairs PERFECTLY with your oversized ornaments and looks amazing on porches, lawns, and entryways.

❤️ What You’ll Need:

• Large cardboard box (shipping box, appliance box, or storage box)

• Outdoor wrapping paperOR plastic tableclothsOR painted plastic drop cloth

• Wide ribbon or outdoor mesh ribbon

• Tape & hot glue

• Cardboard tube or extra box (for the bow base)

• Optional:

  • Battery fairy lights

  • Vinyl words (JOY, NOEL, PEACE)

  • Faux greenery

  • Bells

✨ Directions:

1. Prep the Box

Close and tape the box securely so it’s sturdy.If placing outdoors, you can place a brick or rock inside for weight.

2. Wrap the Present

Wrap the box like a gift using:

• Wrapping paper

• Plastic tablecloth

• Painted paper

Secure seams with tape and hot glue.

3. Add Ribbon

Wrap wide ribbon vertically and horizontally around the box like a real present.Glue in place underneath where it won’t show.

4. Make the Giant Bow

• Cut loops from ribbon

• Or fold ribbon accordion-style

• Glue to a small cardboard base

Attach the bow to the top center of the box.

5. Decorate

Optional ideas:

• Add greenery under the bow

• Wrap fairy lights around the box

• Add vinyl words like “JOY” or “The Greatest Gift”

• Attach bells for movement and sound

6. Display

Place:

• On the porch

• In the yard

• By the front door

• Under a tree

• Grouped with oversized ornaments

Use several sizes for a WOW effect!

✝️ Faith Reflection:

James 1:17 (KJV)“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above…”

These giant presents remind us that the greatest gift wasn’t wrapped in paper — it was wrapped in love and laid in a manger.