Cover all sides of the tissue box with black construction paper. Use a lot of glue, so that when you cut open the top the paper will stay in place. 

**HAVE AN ADULT DO THIS PART** Cut around 3 sides of the tissue box, about an inch from the top (this allows the treasure chest to open) Bend the remaining piece so that the top opens and closes easily.

Glue a piece of red or yellow construction paper on the inside of the cover. If you want a nice fancy look to the inside, cover it with tissue paper.

Write KEEP OUT with white or red paint on a piece of black construction paper.

Draw a skull and crossbones and paint it white. (optional)

Glue the KEEP OUT sign and crossbones on the lid.

Cut out 1/2 inch strips from the yellow construction paper and glue them to every edge on the chest. If you don't want to use construction paper, you can use gold glue. Use a paint brush to help spread it around every edge.

Draw a lock and handles. Color it gold. Attach it to the front and the sides of the treasure chest.

Use sequins, painted rocks, fake jewels, and glitter to make the lid of the treasure chest gem coated. (optional)

Stuff the treasure chest with "gold". You can use fake coins, gold chocolate coins, or  fake jewels.

Tape a piece of construction paper roughly half way up the milk carton.

Cover the entire back of the carton with black or brown construction paper. Leave 1 inch sticking over the carton. 

Cover the rest of the carton with white construction paper. Make sure it is taped good.

Make to globs of play-dough and glue them to the center of the ship. 

Cut around the bottom of the second milk carton. Make it around 2 to 3 inches.

Put it over the play-dough and attach it to the ship.

Cover it with white construction paper.

With a pencil, poke two holes in it right above the blobs of play-dough.

Insert two straws through the holes and make sure they stick to the play-dough.

From the yellow construction paper, cut two small rectangles and two large rectangles.

Fold the rectangles and punch a hole through them. Then put them on the straws as sails.

Draw a door and windows with markers.

Cut out circles from white or yellow construction paper. Attach them to the sides of the ship. 

Make a gangplank out of cardboard and attach it to the ship. 

Add little figures to serve as your pirates. 

Tie the red scarf around your head.

Put on the trousers (baggy pants).

Put on the shirt and waistcoat

Clump a couple pieces of wool together to form a mustache.

Cut out a piece of cardboard and punch one holes on each side.

Stick a piece of elastic through the holes and tie it at one end.

Put the earrings in. They can be the clip on ones or the ones for pierced ears. Small hoops are the best.

To finish the ensemble, carry a play sword and a pirate yell.