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)
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
Set up a decorating station where kids can design their own keepsake box.
Place the plain trinket boxes in the center of the table and arrange decorating supplies in small bowls or trays so kids can easily choose what they like.
Fun Ideas to Elevate the Activity
Add a "Treasure Table" where kids can choose items to fill their box. Here are too many fun treasure ideas such as charms, fun trinkets, mini animals , gems, rings, pendants, mini wish bottle charms, and bracelets to put in their boxes.
Add a "Charm Bracelet" table where kids can make their own charm bracelet . Click this LINK for the Charm Bracelet activity.
