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October 10, 2022October 31, 2022 Movers Who Blog DIY Projects

2022 Halloween “Boxtume” Tutorial: S’mores

We’re making our way through the month of October, which means we’re getting closer and closer to Halloween. This means we will be continuing our 2022 Halloween “Boxtume” series! “Boxtumes” are fun costume ideas which can be made from simple materials and moving boxes.

Enjoy our second version of 2022 – a s’more!

S’mores “Boxtume”

If you’re looking for an affordable DIY Halloween costume this year, try our s’mores boxtume! It’s time to get creative and construct a one-of-a-kind costume. Check out the video guide we created or follow along to the step-by-step instructions to create your own s’mores boxtume!

Step 1: After you gather the needed supplies you will want to start by cutting a couple flaps off a packing box to use for the graham crackers. Cut off two flaps off the side of the box. You may have to cut it down more depending on how it will fit onto the sides of the box, so adjust accordingly.

Step 2: Take a brown sharpie or marker to draw on the graham cracker box flaps to make it look more realistic. Draw a dotted line down the middle of the box on the longest side of the box and draw six circles (line the dots up as they look on dice) on either side of the line. Make sure you use the brown side of the box flap rather than the white.

Step 3: You can put the graham crackers aside for now and start on the marshmallow portion of the s’mores. Take the stuffing and grab a chunk of it that is big enough to cover half of the middle of your box. Lather glue on this half of the box and stick the stuffing onto the box. The other half will be where the chocolate is placed.

Step 4: Now, it’s time to cut a piece of brown cloth into a rectangular shape – enough to fill the other half of the box. Lather glue on this half of the box and stick the chocolate slice onto the box. Press it into the glue for the brown cloth to stick.

Step 5: Finally,, take the graham cracker flaps you made earlier and lather the sides of the packing box with glue and stick the graham cracker flaps on the sides. The longest side of the flaps should be horizontal when sticking it to the sides of the box. Make sure the drawings made on the graham cracker are face up.

Your s’mores boxtume is now complete and ready to be shown off to your friends and family!

For more TWO MEN AND A TRUCK “boxtume” ideas, click here!

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October 25, 2021November 15, 2021 Movers Who Blog DIY Projects

In need of a last-minute DIY costume? Check out these “Boxtume” classics for quick and budget-friendly options!

If you’ve been following our blog content this month or during the month of October in the past, then you know it’s “boxtume” season here at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK.

Boxtumes are the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK take on DIY Halloween costume ideas and are costumes that can be put together using supplies around the house along with our moving boxes! If you’ve missed the new editions to the boxtume collection from 2021, be sure to check out our X-Ray Machine, Robot, and iPod costume ideas.

However, if those don’t fit what you’re looking for and you need some more inspiration or ideas, we decided to run back a few of the classics for those who are still searching as we build up to Halloween this weekend. Take a look below at some of our favorite ideas from the past and see if you like an idea to make on your own!

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Halloween Boxtume Classic: Tractor

Is your child fascinated with all kinds of trucks, planes, and tractors? Make their dreams a reality by giving them one of their very own!

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Halloween Boxtume Classic: Dinosaur

Everyone loves dinosaurs, right? Of course they do, especially kids! Bring that “dino” spirit to Halloween this year with a fun, easy dinosaur boxtume.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Boxtume Classic: Frankenstein

Want to make a spooky Halloween costume? This super easy Frankenstein boxtume should do the trick! Follow the steps below to make your very own!

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Boxtume Classic: Fish Mask

Are you going for an “under the sea” look this Halloween? This simple and sweet fish mask is sure to give your costume that finishing touch you need.

For more boxtume ideas, click here!

October 18, 2021November 4, 2021 Movers Who Blog DIY Projects

2021 Halloween Boxtume Tutorial: : X-Ray Machine

At TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, we love box costumes, or “boxtumes” as we call them. With Halloween right around the corner, we have an easy, last-minute costume anyone can make, the X-Ray Machine boxtume!

What you’ll need:

One TWO MEN AND A TRUCK small box
Black and white paint
Tape/Ribbon

Step 1: Cut the top and bottom pieces of the box off.

Step 2: Paint the entire box black.

Step 3: Once the black paint is dry, use the white paint to write “X-Ray” on the upper left corner of the box.

Step 4: Use the white paint to create the bones you would see through an X-Ray machine.

Step 5: Use black tape or ribbon in order to create straps that will hold the costume up. Pin each strap to the front and back of each side.

Once this costume is completed with a black t-shirt and pants, it’s ready for Halloween parties and trick-or-treating activities!

October 4, 2021October 18, 2021 Movers Who Blog DIY Projects, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

2021 Halloween Boxtume Tutorial: Robot

-Written by Christina Baker

Looking for the perfect DIY Halloween costume? Look no further – this robot costume is easy to make and perfect for the kids this Halloween!

Follow along with these simple steps to create your one-of-a-kind robot costume and even encourage your kids to help with some of the painting so they can add their own creative twist to it!

What you’ll need:

One TWO MEN AND A TRUCK small box
Green, red, white, yellow, and black paint
White poster or thick construction paper
Glue
Black marker

Step 1: Cut both the top and the bottom pieces off of your TWO MEN AND A TRUCK box and paint the box grey.

Step 2: Cut 10-12 circles out of your poster board and paint them green, red, white, and yellow in order to make the buttons for the robot.

Step 3: Create a “robot power meter” by printing off a color wheel from Google and drawing an arrow on it.

Step 4: Once all the paint is dry, glue the power meter on the upper left side of the box. Then glue the buttons in the remaining space on the front of the box.

Step 5: To hold the costume up, create straps by using grey tape or ribbon and glue those to the front and back of the costume.

This costume is great for kids of all ages and is simple for anyone to make. It’s sure to get double the number of treats when trick-or-treating!

October 26, 2020October 28, 2020 Movers Who Blog DIY Projects

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Halloween DIY “Boxtume” Classic: Dinosaur

Halloween is this weekend! If you don’t have a costume yet and are still looking for an idea, we’ve got another good “boxtume” for you to make: a dinosaur!

Who doesn’t love a dinosaur for Halloween? This boxtume can be made from two moving boxes and a few easy supplies to create a fun, easy costume for the weekend. If you’re looking for other ideas, you can find more options, here.

Follow along to get crafting your dinosaur boxtume!

Step 1: Cut holes for the arms and head into a medium-sized moving box and a hole for a head and mouth in a small moving box.

Step 2: Glue the two boxes together where the head holes meet, with the small box on top. Then paint a base color over the black wording on the boxes.

Step 3: Paint the boxes any dino color of your choice and let them dry.

Step 4: Spray paint textured paint onto your boxes for a scaly, striped look.

Step 5: Cut out small triangles for teeth and circles for eyes then paint pupils on the eyes and glue all of them to the dyno using leftover triangles to stand the eyes up.

Step 6: Enjoy and capture plenty of pictures to document this unique, handmade boxtume!

October 19, 2020November 9, 2020 Movers Who Blog DIY Projects

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Halloween DIY “Boxtume” Classic: Frankenstein

As we get closer and closer to Halloween, we’ve been sharing our best “boxtume” ideas to help get you ready for the big event.

We’re bringing back another classic today with an old school idea: Frankenstein! That’s right – you can be one of the original stars of Halloween with this simple, easy costume idea. This boxtume can be made from just an old recycled box and some materials you may already have around your home.

Follow along!

What you’ll need:

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK small box
Green, black, and silver paint
Paper towel tube
Box cutter
Hot glue

Step 1: Assemble the box, taping the top and bottom shut. Paint the outside with green paint.

Step 2: Once the paint has dried, use a box cutter to cut a rectangle out of the front of the box for the face. Then, cut another rectangle out of the bottom that’s large enough to fit your child’s head.

Step 3: Add black, pointed hair around the top of the head.

Step 4: Cut paper towel tube in half and paint silver. Once dry, hot glue to each side of the box.

Complete the look with a purple shirt and black jacket, and maybe even green face paint if you’re feeling extra spooky!

October 12, 2020November 2, 2020 Movers Who Blog DIY Projects

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Halloween DIY “boxtume” Classic: Tractor

Continuing our theme of “boxtume” ideas that you can make at home as you gear up for Halloween, we’re happy to introduce one of our classics: the tractor costume!

Like all TWO MEN AND A TRUCK boxtumes, this can be made easily from recycled moving boxes, items around the home, and a materials you can get for cheap at any costume or home goods store. With everybody spending more time inside these days, this is a fun and easy way to change it up and have some fun while you get ready for Halloween!

Follow along and build your own “Boxtume” tractor!

Step 1: Tape top and bottom of box shut. Trace a rectangular hole with a pencil on the top and bottom of the box and cut out the hole with a box cutter. Adjust for body size accordingly. Paint the body with green spray paint and let dry.

Step 2: Trace out two large paper plates onto a piece of cardboard. Trace out two small paper plates onto a piece of cardboard, and cut out the four circles using a box cutter. Spray these circles with black spray paint.

Step 3: Cut a paper cup so it’s only about two inches tall and cut slits around the edge. Spray paint it silver using spray paint.

Step 4: Cut out a triangle with rounded edges on orange paper. Glue this onto the back of the tractor. Cut out yellow circles for the wheels. Glue them onto the center of the wheels.

Step 5: Cut out black strips of paper for the front grill. Cut out a yellow strip to line the entire box. Glue these on the box. Glue the lights on the front of the box and fill with yellow paper. Spray paint a toilet paper roll black and glue onto the top of the box.

Step 6: Glue or tape on the wheels on to the box. Then create small slits on the top of the top and in the back for the straps. Feed the strap through the holes and tie a knot underneath.

Step 7: Throw on some overalls and step into your new tractor!

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® wishes you a fun and safe Halloween! Did we inspire you to make this boxtume? We want to see! Show us the final product and tag us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

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October 5, 2020October 26, 2020 Movers Who Blog DIY Projects, Uncategorized

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK 2020 Fall “Boxtume”: Quarantine Couch Potato

Somehow, someway, October is officially here, and that means Halloween is just around the corner.

Although the world is very different right now – and Halloween will be too – that doesn’t mean you can’t craft a unique costume at home, right? For several years, we’ve brainstormed creative costume ideas that can be make out of recycled moving boxes and materials around the house called “Boxtumes”, and we’ve come up with another that fits in well with the theme of the year: Quarantine Couch Potato!

That’s right. It’s time to make our favorite lazy hobby into a costume that you can show off come items you may need to purchase at a craft store.

Follow along!

Materials you’ll need:

Box (medium size: 16 x 16 x 17)
Packing tape
Scissors/box cutters
Snack food wrappers/boxes
Old remote and movie
Paper towel rolls (2)
Blanket (fleece throw 50in x 60in)
Wrapping paper roll
Brown towel
Safety pins
Fabric glue
Suspenders (kid size)
Paints (black, brown, cream)

Important tips to remember:

Since the paper towel and cardboard will not hold up well in the rain, consider wrapping plastic wrap around the items before adding blanket
The project should be completed over a few days to allow glue to adhere and paint to dry
Snack wrappers and boxes should be empty to help with weight of costume

How to make it, step-by-step:

Tape your box to make a couch shape and glue the paper towel and wrapping paper roll to the box
Use a large mixing bowl to cut a hole in the box
Glue, tape, and pin the blanket around the box
Cut fabric at the hole and glue to the bottom of the box
Glue suspenders to the box, under and inside the back of the couch
Paint towel using your hands and blotting over the entire surface
Fold towel in half, pin and cut hole at the fold
Glue snack wrappers, remote, and video to the couch
Put the couch on over your child’s head and hang it off their shoulders using the suspenders
Put the potato over your child’s head and over the suspenders

There you have it – easy as that! If you decide to get together with your loved ones and create this fun Boxtume idea this year, be sure to take a picture and tag us on social media!

February 10, 2020 Movers Who Blog DIY Projects

Easy DIY Valentine’s Day crafts you can create from recycled boxes

Valentine’s Day is approaching fast, and what better way to get ready for the day than with a few fun and easy DIY crafts?

Each February at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, we like to put out a few creative, fun, and easy Valentine’s Day craft ideas that can be made from your recycled moving boxes or even a few items around your house. These ideas are fun for all ages, and can help bring some Valentine’s Day cheer into your life. Grab some scissors, get some glue, and enjoy!

Valentine’s Day dessert toppers

Dress up dessert by creating heart shaped toppers. We chose to go with cupcakes, but they’ll work great with almost any treat!

Supplies:

Cardboard
Craft paper
Toothpicks or small dowel rod
Hot glue gun
Scissors

Step 1: Cut out cardboard hearts. Tip: If you have a heart shaped cookie cutter, use it as a stencil for perfect heart shapes.

Step 2: Cover the cardboard in craft paper. We selected a variety of designs to make our cupcakes more playful.

Step 3: Push your toothpick into the bottom of the cardboard heart. You may need a small amount of hot glue to secure it in place.

Step 4: Pop them into the tops of your dessert and enjoy!

Cardboard heart

This cardboard heart décor is perfect to display in a window, on a bedroom door, or above your dining room table. The best part is this takes less than 20 minutes to make!

Supplies:

Cardboard
Yarn or ribbon
Craft paper
Hot glue gun
Scissors

Step 1: Cut out two large hearts from a cardboard box.

Step 2: Fold each heart in half to form a crease down the center, giving you four outward half-heart shapes. Use a hot glue gun to secure the two pieces together at the back of each fold.

Step 3: Time to be creative! Cover the hearts in craft paper of your choice.

Step 4: Secure ribbon or yarn around the heart and hang in your home!

Candy Name Hearts

Celebrate the little loves of your life – your kids!

Supplies:
1 small box
Scissors or box cutter
Ribbon
Paint and paintbrush
Stickers or marker
Hot glue gun

Step 1: Cut out the number of hearts needed for your banner. TIP! Use a heart stencil for evenly shaped hearts.

Step 2: Paint each heart with your desired colors. Be sure to let them fully dry!

Step 3: Use stickers or markers to spell out the names on your candy hearts. For extra fun, include your kids on this project and let them decorate their name heart however they’d like!

Step 4: Use a hot glue gun to secure hearts to the ribbon. Tie a bow at the top and you’re done!

Check out more ideas in the videos below!

October 21, 2019November 11, 2019 Movers Who Blog DIY Projects

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Halloween “Boxtumes” Part 3: Flower Pot

Halloween is right around the corner, which means it is almost time to pick out a costume. If you are looking for a quick and easy DIY costume, look no further! This Flower Pot “boxtume” is the perfect idea for any kid who is looking for a cute, inspired look.

Follow these easy steps to get the costume done in no time!

Step 1: Begin with cutting the flaps off of a small box.

Step 2: Measure and cut the cardboard pieces that correlate with the four sides of the box in half horizontally.

Step 3: Glue to the two pieces you cut in half together so that they are stacked onto of each other.

Step 4: Once the pieces are dry, glue them onto the side of the box creating an edge around the top.

Step 5: Paint the box whatever color you want your flower pot to be.

Step 6: Trim fake flowers so that they are appropriate length.

Step 7: Glue, tape, or staple the fake flowers around the inside of the box.

Step 8: Attach ribbon to inside of the box to create straps.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® wishes you a fun and safe Halloween! Did we inspire you to make this boxtume? We want to see! Show us the final product and tag us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.