The Foox

The FOOX

We were at Booth’s supermarket and there I was sat waiting for My Man and My Daughter to finish paying at the till. I’d two cardboard boxes with me for reasons I cannot remember but I do remember the killing time disease so I put my mind to thinking up other uses the boxes could be put to.

Ah yes – slippers!

I shoved my feet in the boxes and made my way over to My Man and My Daughter. Readers, it was not easy. I had to shuffle, shuffle, shuffle, as the boxes were way too big for my size 6’s. I can’t say if Man and Daughter noticed, they just walked beside me and off we headed to the exit.  I made it as far as the shop doors where even I wasn’t brave enough to tackle the steps. Good grief, they were as high as an elephant’s eye.

Anyway, not one to let an elephant’s eye spoil the fun I set about thinking out of the box (boom boom) and came up with this surprisingly simple and cheap idea for a foot-box and I’m calling them  

         

FOOX

Materials needed:- (Picture A)

Two thick, long socks or old, worn out shoes, slippers or flip-flops. Please do NOT try this with high heels (Picture B) or heavy boots as this would undoubtedly result in an accident. 

                                                                                                    

Extra-strong glue

Two thick cardboard boxes about a size bigger than your shoe size and as high as knees if possible (for extra warmth in a draughty house)

Picture A

Picture B

The Method .............in my madness

As my boxes were to be decorated I thought I'd make it easier on myself in working out which went on which foot by writing  L (for Left) and R (for right) on each one (picture C).

Picture C

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c        Cover the sole of your sock or shoe with a good amount of the extra-strong glue. If using socks, you should consider whether this would be better done wearing them. Please ensure none of the glue gets onto your bare skin as this could result in injury. Also, if wearing a sock I would suggest lining it with foil or card first but whichever you decide on, I  do advise you to wear safety gear such as gloves, goggles and a pinafore. My very able Technical Assistant always ensures he is suitably attired (picture D).

 
      Picture D

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Now you need to put pressure on the sock/shoe to attach it to the box. I  used the ‘wearing shoe way’ as with my weight there is a much better chance of getting a really firm grip however, you could use something heavy like a brick, for example.

   

3    Repeat the above for the second sock/shoe.

      Ta dah! There you have it.  Two warm FOOX! (Picture F). Enjoy!
  
      Picture F

5    For a touch of individuality you could paint and decorate the FOOX with your own design  for example, your name or a picture of your favourite pop-star or shells.

And here’s my take on the FOOX! What do you think?

A BOXHED

Another time, same place, same My Man and me, same waiting game but only one cardboard box in hand. What can I do with this one? Hmmm, let me think.

A ready-made head cover. A BOXHED, yaye, perffick and it fitted. Yes, my head was in a box and as I couldn’t see a thing Mark had to guide me. All the way home, along the main roads, over hill and across dale. Had it been winter, I think it would have come into its own (telly speak). Suffering codfish, it was HOT in that thar box (picture A).

Picture A

Have a go, it’s so easy to make and practically free. All you need to do is to cut out peepholes and a mouthhole so you don’t always have to rely on a companion to guide you .

Now for the fun bit. Why not decorate your fabulous BOXHED?  Use whatever you have available in your craft box - I had some printed sheets of photo's of gin bottles handy and I used our plastic picnic glasses to add a touch of class. Of course, if it is raining I just cover the glasses with cling film. Can't have them filling up with the wrong kind of liquid, can we? Finish off, preferably inside and out, with a coat of pva glue or better still polyurethane, which should be matte of course for style and Bob’s yer uncle, and quite possibly, Sally’s yer aunt.  Now you have a warm, windproof,  waterproof  BOXHED. 

A cheap yet elegant and, in my humble opinion, superior addition to your winter wardrobe.

Just look at this!

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