Covered Gourmet Icecream Container

This time I had a funny shaped icecream container.  It is a remnant of the period of time where we would only buy food that had NO NUMBERS in it.  It turned out to be almost impossible for icecream unless you get the expensive stuff that comes in tiny containers. 

Anyway, it's got a tapered base and larger top.  To get the right fit.  Lay container on its side and trace edges, roll and trace, roll and trace, roll and trace until you have all 4 sides traced.  Allow a little extra on one end for overlap and cut out.

Lid is straight forward.  Sides end up curving around.  Once you have cut out, you can then easily wrap around sides and trim any excess you might have - no need to be a perfectionist as you are going to be letting this loose on children.

Some used pirate wrapping paper was utilised.  This is from the 3 year old's birthday presents.  Don't worry if paper is a bit creased - once glued on it smooths out a lot. 

Once all trimmed, get your trusty wallpaper paste and glue container (littlies love to help with this bit).  Then smooth on paper and add a bit of extra paste at edge for overlap.

Gorgeous

This container is perfect for storing those felt pens and markers. Having the wider top works really well as the pens splay out and make it easier for little hands to get in and choose the colour they want.