Handmade Valentine's Day Flipbooks and Container

I wanted to make something for my little boy to carry to his mommy on Valentine's Day - a small metal lunchbox that holds 3 handmade flipbooks.

Step 1 The Lunchbox

I found a white metal lunchbox at Hobby Lobby for $3.99. With some painter's tape, I was able to tape off the lids (they will stay white). I printed and cut out two small hearts to be used as stencils for the lids.

A can of red paint I already had in my shop was all that was needed to finish the painting.

The lunchbox is 6 inches tall standing (in the photo) and 8 inches wide. It's almost 4 inches deep.

Comments

[Kiteman]

That is so sweet - and those flipbooks will certainly come back to haunt you son in years to come!

[jktechwriter]

Yep! "Son, time to go cut the grass." "No!" {Dad waves flipbook) "I'd hate for these to make their way around school!" (Dad hears lawnmower cranking up.)

[Kiteman]

"Dad, I'd like you to meet my new girlfriend"

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