#2022Rewind with DIY!
Make a DIY 2022 time capsule: collect drawings, photos, tiny mementos, write notes, seal and open later to remember the year.
Step-by-step guide to make a DIY 2022 time capsule
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Step 1
Gather all the materials from the list and bring them to a clear workspace.
Step 2
Choose one clean container to be your 2022 time capsule and wipe it if it is dusty.
Step 3
Make a short list of five things you want to remember from 2022 on a piece of paper.
Step 4
Draw one picture that shows your favorite memory from 2022 using your colouring materials.
Step 5
Write a short note to your future self with the date you will open the capsule and one hope for the future.
Step 6
Pick 3 small mementos and 1 or 2 photos to include and lay them out on the table.
Step 7
Fold your drawing and your note neatly so they will fit inside the container.
Step 8
Place the folded drawing and note and the photos and mementos into the envelope or resealable plastic bag.
Step 9
Seal the envelope or bag and reinforce the seal with tape if you want it extra secure.
Step 10
Decorate the outside of the container with the year 2022 and your name using the marker and labels.
Step 11
Put the sealed envelope and any extra small items into the container and close it firmly.
Step 12
Write the date to open the capsule on the outside and put the time capsule in a safe place to store.
Step 13
Share a photo and story about your finished 2022 time capsule on DIY.org.
Help!?
What can I use if I don’t have a resealable plastic bag or a clean container listed in the materials?
Use a sturdy envelope or a clean, dry jar or shoebox as your 2022 time capsule and substitute a pencil or crayon for the marker if needed, remembering to wipe the container before you start.
My drawing and note won’t fit inside the container—what should I do?
Fold the drawing and note neatly into quarters or trim edges so they fit, or pick a slightly larger clean container before sealing so your photos and mementos aren’t bent.
How can I adapt this time capsule activity for younger kids or older kids?
For younger kids, have an adult help write the five-item list and fold the note and drawing and use stickers when decorating the outside, while older kids can add a USB or extra labeled mementos, write a longer note, and share the story on DIY.org.
What are some ways to make the time capsule more secure or special before storing it?
Reinforce the sealed envelope or bag with tape, decorate the outside with the year 2022 and your name, and clearly write the date to open the capsule so it stays identifiable and safe.
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Facts about time capsules
🕰️ The Crypt of Civilization was sealed in 1940 and is scheduled to be opened in the year 8113 — that's more than 6,000 years away!
📦 Time capsules can be tiny shoeboxes or big museum displays — the important part is keeping contents dry and safe.
📸 By 2022 people stored huge numbers of photos on phones and cloud services — printing one favorite makes your capsule extra tangible.
✉️ 'Letters to the future' are classic time-capsule treasures: short notes about everyday life often become the most meaningful discoveries.
🎉 Choosing an opening date (like 5, 10, or 20 years) and having a small ceremony makes reopening your 2022 capsule a joyful celebration.
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