Soap boxes are available everywhere and is a part of our day to day life. What do we normally do with these soap boxes. We usually throw them away thinking it is a garbage. However, many of us do not know that these small boxes can be used for making beautiful recycled crafts.

We bring here one such idea where a soap box can be used to make a creative hand purse. It is easy to make and looks really cute. So, let’s start.

Step 1: Things Needed for Making Paper Purse

Soap box
Pencil
Ruler
Cutter
Craft glue
Color paper
Paint brush
Scissors
Velcro
Pearl
Packing tape
Marker

Step 2: Let's Draw the Markings!

Take a soap box and draw the markings as shown.
Now cut along the markings.
Stick the cut portions as shown and cut the corner portions of the flap.
Mark 4cm portion on the flap and join the lines.
Run the cutter on these markings which makes it easy to fold the along the marked portions.
Cut one corner of the flap to give it a curved shape.

Step 3: Let's Paste the Sides!

Now paste the sides using craft glue.
Seal the edges of the soap box using packing tapes.
Cut out two small areas from the soap box which can be later used to insert the handle into it.

Step 4: Let's Cover the Box With Paper!

Take a pink color paper and cut out the same dimensions as that of the flap.
The remaining region cover it completely using printed papers.
For this purpose, we need to cut out paper of different shapes and sizes as that of the box.
With the help of the craft glue and a paint brush spread the glue on the surface of the box.
Now start pasting the color papers on the box.

Step 5: Let's Make Handle!

It is now time to make the handle for this hand purse.
For this, cut out handle shape papers as shown.
We need both the pink color and the printed sheets for the same.
Paste the printed handle shapes on the pink sheet.
Now insert the handle in the gaps created on the box.
Fold the handle at the bottom and apply glue to stick the same to the box.

Step 6: Let's Decorate the Purse!

We need to close the hand purse as well.
For this purpose, stick a paper strip at the bottom of the flap.
Now cut a Velcro and stick it to close the box.
As a final decoration, stick a large pearl on the closing end of the purse.

Your beautiful hand purse is now ready!!

Step 7: Conclusion

This hand purse or decorative box can be used for multiple things. You can place few chocolates in it and gift it to your near and dear ones as a gift. Also, it can be used as a décor item. The purse is really cute and looks amazing. Try our recycled crafts today and share your feedback.

Happy Crafting!!

Introduction: Make a Creative Paper Purse Using Waste Soap Box