How to Make a Duct Tape Box

I’ve been messing around with patterned duct tape this week, trying to come up with a few easy duct tape crafts my kids could make. This duct tape box with a lid is simple to throw together and would make a great summer or spring break camp craft for kids. While it may require a bit of adult help, it’ll keep the kids occupied for a little while and provide a cute storage box to use in their rooms.

How to Make a Duct Tape Box

Start by making the bottom of the box. You’ll need to make a square measuring 9 inches by 9 inches.

To make the square, lay black {or any color} duct tape down, side by side with the sticky side up, and then cover it with the patterned duct tape going in the opposite direction, sticky side to sticky side.

Cut it to size {9 inches by 9 inches} with a ruler and craft knife {kids could do it easily with scissors}.

Next, cut a 3 inch by 3 inch square out of each corner so the piece looks like a cross …

… then lightly score the folding edges, being very careful not to cut right through.

To seal the edges together, cut a strip of duct tape in half and cut each strip to a length of 3 inches {you’ll need four strips, one for each corner}.

It’s easiest to place those strips on one edge …

… and then fold up the corner and seal it.

To make the lid, follow the exact same process but change the measurements.

Make a 4.5 inch square and cut half inch squares out of each corner.

Score the edges lightly and seal the corners with a piece of duct tape {again, cut the duct tape in half width-wise and cut it to a half inch length}.