Fairy Keepsake Chest
(DYI Keepsake/Trinket Box - a Princess Party Craft Kids Love)
A DIY Keepsake Trinket Box is a simple and creative party activity where kids decorate a small box to hold tiny treasures, jewelry, or special party keepsakes.
Perfect for princess parties, fairy parties, tea parties, or spa-themed celebrations, this craft lets kids design a beautiful keepsake they can take home and use long after the party ends.
Children love adding gems, stickers, ribbons, and glitter to make their trinket box completely unique.
What You Need:
Small unfinished trinket box
Acrylic large markers or paint pens (paint can be used but account for some dry time)
Ribbon or lace
Jewels or Gems
Fater drying craft glue
Optional Additions:
Fun embellishments
Roll of Pearl strings
Assortment of dried flowers
Quick Activity Snapshot
Best for: Age 5+
Time:20-30 minutes
Mess Level: Medium
Take Home: A decorated keepsake trinket box
Every fairy needs a special place to keep her treasures- petals, tiny charms, and bits of magic collected from the forest. Today each child will create their own fairy treasure box to hold their most magical finds.
How to Set Up the Trinket/Keepsake Station
Set a premade wooden trinket box at each seat
Have decorating materials and glue in center of the table
After decorating set aside to dry for party take home gift
Optional Ways to Elevate Your Party
Add a Treasure Table where kids can choose items to fill their box.
Try our "Make Your Own Locket or Make your own charm bracelet activity" to add to their trinket box
