All internet purchases come in cardboard packaging.
As a result, we end up with empty boxes that we don't know what to do with...
In general, these boxes end up in the recycling bin... Wondering what to do with these packing boxes?
Luckily, there are plenty of ways to reuse those cardboard boxes and give them a second life.
And not just for moving!
You can craft lots of new useful items and save money.
The possibilities are almost endless, and that's what we like!
Cardboard can be folded, cut, painted, wrapped and arranged in almost any way.
Just let your imagination run wild. Here are 17 clever ways to reuse cardboard boxes. Don't worry these DIYs to make new things with cardboard are very easy. Watch:
You received a nice gift and you want to thank the person who gave it to you? A beautiful handwritten thank you card never goes unnoticed. And why not use the cardboard from your gift to craft your message? Cut out your cardboard, fold the card and decorate it to your liking. This kind of card can be sent like this, no need for an envelope.
With this trick, you will make people jealous! Create original napkin rings from an empty paper towel roll or aluminum foil. Cut the roll into a ring about 5 or 6 cm wide, and cover it with fabric. About 30 cm of fabric will be enough to cover 5 napkin rings. Use fabric glue or double-sided tape to secure the fabric inside each circle.
Here is a great idea to turn cardboard into a flowerpot. Decorate a simple cardboard box, then line it with a plastic bag with a few drainage holes. You can now put a plant in its pretty new planter.
Help little ones hone their dexterity with this clever cardboard toy. Cut out shapes and paint them with bright colors. Make holes in the middle of the shapes. Then, on a base, plant small wooden sticks. They will make it easier to fit the shapes on top of each other.
Making these storage boxes is simpler than you might think. Golden screw bolts and spray glue to glue the decorative fabric. And to make the handle, an old belt will do. Check out the trick here.
Preserve your furniture and carpets from Felix's claws. Make him this personalized scratching post from corrugated cardboard. The painted edge is optional or to match your interior according to your taste. Check out the trick here.
If you have just moved, you surely have this kind of huge boxes. Then you can make this cardboard maze that will keep kids entertained for hours. Cut a door or two from each box and join them together to create passageways. Clip it all together with sturdy plastic ties or binder clips.
To make them, you will need cardboard, decorative tape, and a pair of scissors. Bonus: you can also use it to protect floors when you need to slide furniture around to move it.
Recycle your old boxes to make labels for your gifts or to recognize your files. It's free and eco-friendly, not to mention the trendy little vintage touch.
Cardboard is a strong but compostable material, which makes it a very effective natural solution for controlling weeds. To do this, simply place pieces of flat cardboard over the area to be treated for weeds, then soak them thoroughly to help them stay in place. When you're done, add mulch on top to camouflage the cardboard. It will overcome weeds, depriving them of light.
Painting is a great way to relax and put everyday problems aside. The problem is that afterwards you have to wash everything and you don't necessarily have the time. With a disposable cardboard palette, all creative projects are easier! To grip the palette well, simply drill a thumb hole. And here we go!
When you finish a box of cereal, what do you do with it? You throw it in the sorting bin to be recycled, right? Did you know that you can transform it into an elegant box to store your magazines? Just cut it to size and cover it with decorative paper or fabric. There you go, your magazines are now tidy :-)
No need to buy decorations to decorate a wedding or birthday hall. Make a flower garland like this for your next event. Cut paper towel rolls and decorate them with paper napkins or fancy sticky paper. A very simple DIY where you just have to paint, fold, glue and thread everything on a thread.
Blank canvases are expensive. But the boxes of shoes don't cost anything! Apply a coat of primer, then white paint and decorate them as you would a classic canvas. Let your taste speak!
This is the trick of this winter! A bird seed dispenser. Use a cardboard toilet paper roll as a base. Cover it with peanut butter, then roll everything in birdseed. Then, slip a string or ribbon through the scroll, and hang it from a tree near your window. Let the show begin ! Check out the trick here.
These gift bags were made by cutting a suitcase-shaped cardboard cereal box with handles. Paint them brown (or any other color of your choice). Add decorative elements:sequins, ribbons... Et voilà! You have created an original bag to hold your little gifts.
Why use a very expensive frame from a craft store, when you can customize it yourself? Thin cardboard, like that from a cereal box or a notepad holder is perfect for this. Just cut it to the appropriate size, then spray glue and apply the fabric of your choice.
