How to Make A Birthday Present Photo Prop

Transform party guests into a giant birthday present. With an ordinary box, some wrapping paper and a giant bow, you can create a whimsical birthday present photo prop that is guaranteed to delight party goers. Kids will grin from ear to ear when it's their turn to get inside the box and have a special photo taken. With themed wrapping paper, this children's party activity can be modified to fit any special occasion.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A Large Box
• Wrapping Paper
• Giant Bow
• Box Cutter
• A Camera

1. Use the box cutter to cut off all the flaps to the box. Cover the box in wrapping paper.

2. Position the box so that it's taller rather than wider. Cut a semicircle opening in the top of the box. Note: When cutting out your semicircle, keep in mind that the opening you create will be used to position a child's head in the box so that the rest of the box appears to be the child's body.

3. Instruct the guest of honor to get inside of box, sticking his/her head in the semicircular opening. Stick the giant bow on the preschooler's head.

4. Snap a photo of the "human birthday present."

5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until each party guest has a chance to have their photo taken inside the present.

Tips & Warnings

• Kids will definitely want to get a peek at what they look like disguised as a birthday present. Send a copy of each child's photo with thank you notes.
• Modify your present photo prop to fit the occasion. Instead of birthday wrapping, wrap the box in Christmas paper during the holidays, etc.
• The birthday present photo prop is also a fun activity to incorporate in the classroom. Students will love having their picture taken inside the birthday present photo prop on their birthday and having it hung in the classroom to commemorate their special day.