Hey guys! It’s Emma from Crafting{E}! I have an addiction. A gum addiction. Is anyone else is the same boat? I seriously loveĀ gum and I am chewing it like 80% of the time.
When I was at Target a couple weeks ago I stumbled upon these GIANT packs of gum that came in really cool plastic containers. Have you guys seen them? They are pretty cool. I bought a couple because I go through gum like nothing else and also I had the justification of reusing the container.
When I was thinking about what I could turn these into a random thought popped into my head and I decided to make them into first aid kits. I am no doctor, but personally I think it is really important to have a basic first aid kit wherever you go just because you never know when you might need a bandaid or ointment.
These little first aid kits are the perfect size for putting in backpacks and purses. They easily can fit several bandaids, Ā gauze, ointment, and other small items. Although the containers are perfectly fine by themselves I decided to paint them to add a little extra cuteness.
I simply painted a red cross since it is a first aid kit. I was going for a distresses look and I love how it turned out! This is also a great craft for kids to help out with because it is so simple.
MATERIALS:
- Gum Containers (I have seen them at Target and some Fry’s stores)
- Chalk finish paint
- Painters tape
- Bandaids, gauze, etc
DIRECTIONS:
- Begin by simply painting the whole container red. Allow it to dry.
- Using masking/painters tape, tape off a cross-shaped section in the middle of the front side of the container.
- Paint white over the whole container. You may need several coats. Allow it to dry and remove the tape.
- Fill with bandaids, gauze, etc
Thanks for having me!