A Playful Dress-Up Box Mishloach Manot
This Dress Up Box Mishloach Manot was inspired by a cute toy we once owned—you where you were able to mix and match heads, outfits, and accessories by sliding the pictures from side to side. That interactive element became the heart of this idea, turning a simple Mishloach Manot into something fun, personal, and memorable.
Designed With Families in Mind
This setup is perfect for a family of four, which is why the box has four sides. Each side can feature a different child, making it feel thoughtful and customized.
That said, this idea is very flexible:
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For smaller families, you can add text to the remaining sides or include extra photos of the same child or children.
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For larger families, children can double up in the pictures while still keeping the playful mix-and-match look.
How to Customize the Look
The fun of this Mishloach Manot is in the creativity. You can mix different faces, outfits, and accessories to create a dress-up effect that feels lighthearted and festive—perfect for Purim.
Using photos adds a personal touch, but illustrations or printed graphics work beautifully as well.
Tip: Make It Interactive
TIP: For an added element of fun, use paper fasteners to connect the boxes so they turn like a Rubik’s cube.
To do this, you’ll need a hole puncher to create the holes before attaching the fasteners.
This simple detail makes the Mishloach Manot interactive and turns it into something kids will want to keep playing with even after Purim.
A Mishloach Manot That’s Fun to Give—and Receive
This Dress Up Box is a great example of how a little creativity can transform a gift into an experience. It’s playful, personal, and full of Purim spirit—making it just as fun to receive as it is to put together.
Great as a School Craft, Too
This idea works just as well unfilled, making it a great option for a school craft project. Children can decorate their own boxes, mix and match faces and outfits, and take home a Purim-themed project they helped create themselves.
- 3- 2” cube boxes
- 2″ x 6″ photos of children in costumes
- sticker paper
- candy or nuts to fill
Directions:
- Set up the photos so that each photo gets printed in 3-2″ squares.
- Print photos on sticker paper.
- Fill boxes and apply stickers.
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Photography by Hudi Greenberger
This article originally appeared in Family First
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