Use these directions to make a special gift for your favorite people. You can use it as is or modify it slightly for different people.

• Age Guideline: 6 Years and Up
• Time Required: 30 minutes (Does not include drying time)

The above age and time guidelines are estimates. This project can be modified to suit other ages and may take more or less time depending on your circumstances.

Materials Needed:

• Shoe Box or Any Box With a Lid
• Mirror
• Card Stock
• Paint
• Crayons or Marker
• Craft Glue
• Paint Brush
• Scissors

Instructions: Start off by painting the outside of the box. Let the paint dry. You can then decorate the box using other items if you like. You can add stickers, glue on ribbon, or personalize it any other way you like.

Make a sign using the card stock and crayons or markers. The sign should read: "The person pictured here is one of the most special gifts in my life". You can change the wording to suit the person you are giving this gift to if you like. Trim this sign so it fits into the box.

Open the box and glue a small mirror onto the bottom of the box. You want to be able to see into the mirror when you look in the box. You also need to glue the sign onto the bottom of the box. Let the glue dry.

Your favorite thing gift is now ready to wrap and give. Who will you make one for?