This craft box is very easy, but there is a little trick to the lid. It can be made quite quickly.

Materials: 22 sticks for the base of the box and the top of the lid.
30 or more sticks to build the box and finish the lid
1 craft bead for the lid. You can add an additional 4 beads to complete the bottom corners if desired.
Elmers Glue-All.

Time: 25 minutes

Method: 1) Glue 11 sticks to each other side by side for the bottom of the box. Repeat this process for the lid.
2) When they have dried, begin to build up the box. Glue two sticks on opposite sides of the square, then two more on the remaining sides. You may build your box to any size, but the higher you go, the easier it is for the box to become out of square.
3) For the lid use only 4 sticks, 2 on one side then on the other.
4) Wait until the glue is at least tackily dry. The kids will want to rush this process.
5) Build up the inside of the lid. This is done by breaking craft sticks and then gluing them on top of one another inside the lid. This keeps the lid from sliding immediately off, although it only works in one direction.
6) Break the craft sticks in half. They seem to fit perfectly and build up a 4 stick section, or higher for more stability, and glue them to the lid.
7) When the glue is dry, add the bead to lift the lid and your project is complete!