17 Clever Ways To Reuse Cardboard Boxes.

All internet purchases are delivered in cardboard packaging.

Result, we end up with empty boxes that we do not know what to do ...

Usually these boxes end up in the recycling bin ... Wondering what to do with these packing boxes?

Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to repurpose these cardboard boxes and give them a second life.

You can make lots of new useful items and save money.

The possibilities are almost endless, and that's what we like!

17 smart ways to reuse cardboard boxes

Cardboard can be folded, cut, painted, wrapped and arranged in almost any way.

You just have to let your imagination run wild. Here are 17 clever ways to reuse cardboard boxes. Don't worry these DIYs for making new things out of cardboard are very easy. Look :

1. As a thank you card

recycled cardboard greeting card

Did you receive a nice gift and want to thank the person who gave it to you? A beautiful handwritten thank you card never goes unnoticed. And why not use your gift box to craft your message? Cut out your cardboard, fold the card and decorate it to your liking. This type of card can be sent this way, no need for an envelope.

2. In a napkin ring

make cardboard napkin ring

With this trick, you will make people jealous! Create original napkin rings from an empty paper towel roll or foil. Cut the roll into a ring about 5 or 6 cm wide, and cover it with fabric. About thirty cm of fabric will be enough to cover 5 napkin rings. Use fabric glue or double-sided tape to secure the fabric inside each round.

3. In decorative planters

recycled cardboard planter

Here is a great idea to transform cardboard into a flowerpot. Decorate a simple cardboard box, then line it with a plastic bag stitched with a few drainage holes. You can now put a plant in its beautiful new planter.

4. In toys for the little ones

diy cardboard fasting for children

Help little ones polish their dexterity with this nifty cardboard toy. Cut out shapes and paint them in bright colors. Make holes in the middle of the shapes. Then, on a base, plant small wooden sticks. They will make it easier to nest the shapes on top of each other.

5. In elegant storage

recycled cardboard storage box

Making these storage boxes is easier than you might think. Gold 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.

6. Cat scratching post

DIY scratching post for your cat in recycled cardboard

Protect your furniture and carpets from the clutches of Felix. 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.

7. In labyrinth for children

create a giant maze for children with cardboard

If you have just moved, you surely have this kind of huge boxes. You can then make this cardboard maze that will keep children entertained for hours. Cut a door or two from each box and join them together to create passageways. Clip everything together with sturdy plastic clips or with notepads.

8. In original coasters

original under glass in recycled cardboard diy

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.

9. In labels to identify gifts

diy label to identify gifts

Recycle your old boxes to make labels for your gifts or to recognize your files. It's free and green, not to mention the very trendy vintage touch.

10. By natural weedkiller

weed with naturally wet cardboard

Cardboard is a strong but compostable material, which makes it a very effective natural solution for weed control. You can do this by placing pieces of cardboard over the area to be treated for weeds and then soaking them completely to help them stay in place. When you're done, add mulch on top to camouflage the cardboard. He will overcome the weeds, depriving them of light.

11. In disposable palette for painting

recycled cardboard paint palette

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 time. With a disposable cardboard pallet, all creative projects are easier! To get a good grip on the pallet, simply drill a thumb hole. Here we go !

12. Storage for your magazines

diy magazine storage box

When you've finished a box of cereal, what do you do with it? You throw it in the sorting bin for recycling, right? Did you know you can turn it into an elegant box to store your magazines? Just cut it to size and cover it with decorative paper or fabric. And there you have it, your magazines are now tidy :-)

13. In party decorations

DIY festive decorations made from recycled cardboard

No need to buy decorations to decorate a wedding or birthday room. Make a flower garland like this for your next event. Cut out paper towel rolls and decorate them with paper napkins or sticky fancy paper. A very simple DIY where you just paint, fold, glue and thread everything on a wire.

14. In wall canvases

wall canvases made with recycled cardboard

Blank canvases are expensive. But shoe boxes cost nothing! Spread a coat of primer, then white paint and decorate them as you would a regular canvas. Let your tastes speak for themselves!

15. As a bird feeder

cardboard bird seed dispenser

This is the tip of this winter! A seed dispenser for birds. Use a cardboard toilet paper roll as the base. Cover it with peanut butter, then roll it all in birdseed. Then slip a string or ribbon through the roll, and hang it on a tree near your window. Let the show begin ! Check out the trick here.

16. In gift bags

cardboard gift packaging in recycled cardboard

These gift bags were made by cutting a cardboard cereal box into the shape of a suitcase with handles. Paint them brown (or any color you like). Add decorative elements: sequins, ribbons ... There you go! You have created an original bag to contain your small gifts.

17. In photo frames

DIY recycled cardboard photo frame

Why use a very expensive frame from a craft store, when you can customize it yourself? Thin cardboard, like that in a cereal box or notepad holder is perfect for this. Just cut it to the appropriate size, then spray glue and apply any fabric you want.

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