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Minecraft pencil boxes crafting: Photo & video tutorial step by step

Are you looking for a creative DIY idea for your Minecraft-enthusiastic child? Then you are exactly right here! Our instruction for crafting practical pencil boxes in Minecraft design will not only bring a beaming smile to your child's face but also keep the desk organized. You can choose between different characters – from the iconic Creeper to the cute pig, everything is included!

The world of Minecraft fascinates children with its unique block aesthetic and endless creative possibilities. This pixelated look can be perfectly transferred to craft projects, especially when it comes to rectangular shapes like storage boxes. All our instructions consist of detailed videos, meaningful photos, and helpful text comments for each step. This way, replicating the crafts becomes a child's play!

First, watch the video to get an overview of the materials needed and assess whether the difficulty level is suitable for your child.

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Minecraft Pencil Boxes: Step-by-Step Instructions with Photos and Explanations

Preparation and Materials

Before starting, you should have all materials ready. We only use materials that are easily available for our instructions, which you probably already have at home or can buy at the nearest supermarket or stationery store.

You will need the following for the Minecraft pencil boxes:

White A4 paper or thin cardboard
Colored paper (green for the Creeper, pink/red for the pig, beige/brown for the skeleton zombie)
Black fineliner or thin felt-tip pen
Pencil
Ruler
Scissors
Glue stick or transparent tape
Optional: white gel pens for details

Safety Notice

This crafting instruction is suitable for children aged 6 years and older. Younger children should be supported by adults when handling scissors and when precisely measuring and cutting. The finished boxes are made of paper, so they should be protected from moisture to avoid damage.

Minecraft pencil boxes: step-by-step guide with photos and explanations. Image 1 — **Step 1**: First, cut out a sheet of the required size from the A4 sheet, namely 27*18 cm. Then flip it over and divide the sheet with lines into 3 equally wide strips of 6 cm each.

Minecraft pencil cases: Step-by-step guide with photos and explanations. The image 2 — **Step 2**: Fold along these lines. Each of the two outer sides must be folded towards the center along the crease line and then in the opposite direction. Watch how I do this in the video to understand it better.

Minecraft pencil cases: Step-by-step guide with photos and explanations. The image 3 — **Step 3**: Fold the corners in at the edges.

Minecraft pencil boxes: Step-by-step guide with photos and explanations. The image 4 — **Step 4**: Fold the sheet together to form a box.

Minecraft pencil boxes: Step-by-step guide with photos and explanations. The image 5 — **Step 5**: Now take another sheet and cut out a rectangle measuring 22*21 cm. Then take the box that you have already folded and use it as a template to draw lines with the pencil on the sheet. The point is that we are now creating the outer part of our pencil case, into which the box will be inserted. Therefore, the width of the strips should correspond to the width of the box sides.

Minecraft pencil boxes: Step-by-step guide with photos and explanations. The picture 7 — **Step 6**: Next, you need to paint the outer part of the pencil case in Minecraft style. This style is also called PixelArt. Then wrap this sheet around the box and glue the edges together where they touch. Finished! Look how cool it turned out. No kidding: I showed how to make such a box from thin paper, but to keep its shape, you can use thick cardboard to make the pencil case.

The Importance of Creative Activities for Your Child's Development

Crafting together is much more than just a nice pastime. When your child works on projects like these Minecraft pencil boxes, it trains essential fine motor skills. Precise measuring, cutting, folding, and gluing enhance hand-eye coordination and dexterity – skills that play an important role in writing and many other areas of daily life.

Moreover, crafting strengthens your child's concentration and patience. They learn to follow instructions, proceed step by step, and persevere even when everything doesn’t go perfectly right away. These experiences boost self-confidence and convey essential life skills such as perseverance and problem-solving abilities.

Last but not least, you create valuable memories through shared crafting projects. In our fast-paced, digital world, these moments of undivided attention and collaborative creation are especially precious and will strengthen your bond sustainably.

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Thank you for your interest!

Thank you very much for taking the time to read our instructions for the Minecraft pencil boxes! We really hope that you enjoyed this DIY idea and that you will soon tackle this great project together with your child. Your child's joy at placing their self-made box with their favorite pens on the desk will be the greatest reward!

Are you interested in more creative projects? Then be sure to check out our Origami section! There you will find over 200 different instructions for fabulous paper folding projects. Particularly popular is our collection of instructions for paper airplanes – from simple models to amazing flyers with special flying properties.

Creativity knows no bounds, and with each crafting project, your child discovers new skills and talents. We are excited to accompany you and your child on this exciting journey of discovery and look forward to your next adventure in the world of creative design!

Published on April 15, 2025 by Vitalii Shynakov

Published on: April 15, 2025
From Vitalii Shynakov

Vitalii Shynakov has been working in the areas of online retail, marketing and customer satisfaction since 2012. Until 2022, he was the head of personnel development and online sales department of four successful stores. He has been part of the TutKit.com team since 2024.