Princess 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)

• Heart Stickers , themed decals, fun scrapbook stickers

• 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

How to Set Up the Trinket/Keepsake Station

1. Set a premade wooden trinket box at each seat

2. Have decorating materials and glue in center of the table

3. 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.

Check HERE to see what to include at your treasure table

Try our "Make Your Own Locket or Make your own charm bracelet activity" to add to their trinket box