Christmas Care Package (Santa Theme)
Quick and easy instructions for decorating a Christmas Care Package with a Santa Claus theme for children or adults.
Servings 1
Cost $20-$35
Equipment
- 1 scissors
Ingredients
- wrapping paper
- 1 large USPS flat rate box
- 1 heavy duty glue stick
- mini white pompoms
- googly eyes
- 1 roll clear packing tape
Instructions
- Cut the wrapping paper into 4 rectangles (6" x 11 ¾") ,to fit the box flaps.
- Glue the wrapping paper rectangles to the box flaps.
- Cover the flaps with clear packing tape to hold the paper in place. This also helps prevent heat and water damage in transit.
- Glue googly eyes and pompoms onto the flaps.
- Fill the box. Be sure there is no movement in the carton before sealing.
Notes
- Large flat rate boxes from the United States post office are expensive to mail (shipping rates are about $20), however you can fit quite a bit inside and don’t have to worry about weight (up to 50 pounds). The cartons are free, can be ordered online, and the postal service will deliver them to your door.
- In addition to the wrapping paper used on this box, other flap covering materials include construction paper, scrap book paper, contact paper, patterned duct tape, or plastic table cloths.
- When mailing a short distances, taping over the flap decorations probably isn’t necessary. However, military care packages have to withstand rough treatment and temperature extremes. Taping thoroughly inside and out, helps keep the care package intact.