There are so many uses for recycled cereals boxes! This photo album made from a recycled cereal box is so fun for kids to make at home. Add photos from a recent vacation, winter break, or fun family weekend to create a one of a kind keepsake. The photo book also makes a great gift for kids to make for parents, grandparents and friends.
Supplies for a Photo Album made from a Cereal Box
- 1 Cereal box (the album in this post was made from an 11.5oz. box)
- Scrapbook paper
- Scissors
- Glue
How to make a Cereal Box Photo Album
- Use scissors to remove the front panel from the cereal box leaving the top flap attached. Repeat with the back of the cereal box.
- Discard the sides and bottom of the cereal box in a recycle bin
- Cut the larger portions of the front and back in half. You will now have four pieces, two with flaps and two without
- Add glue to the colorful side of the flap on one piece of the cereal box.
- Place a non-flap box piece in portrait position, plain side up.
- Glue the flap to the right side of the box piece so it opens like a book. Use the images in the collage below as a visual guide.
- Add glue to the second piece of box with a flap; this time adding glue to the plain side of the flap.
- Attach the flap just to the right of the inside seam of the photo book, matching the two seams together. This creates a page in the book.
- Decorate the cover of the book with scrap paper, and cover any colorful images on the cereal box with scrap paper. Trim the edges as needed.
- Glue photos in your new photo book and add captions of your favorite memories!
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