This DIY treasure chest started as a pile of old cardboard boxes and a few sheets of craft foam, and it ended up being the star of our church trunk or treat. We went full pirate this year, costumes and all, so the van needed a treasure chest worthy of the whole crew. It looks […]

Close-up of a cardboard treasure chest painted to look like aged wood, its curved lid open to a reddish-brown interior, with pearl necklaces draped over the front, a skeleton hand gripping the lid, and fishing net hanging alongside.
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