Magazine racks, containers for pens and paints, original shelves, games for children, here are all the things you can do by recycling simple cardboard boxes
Le cardboard boxes they are among the most versatile things ever, very easy to recycle creatively and perfect for giving life to a variety of projects. From games for children, a great classic, to shelves, from magazine racks to customized boxes for wardrobes. In short, everything and more!
Here is a selection of the most beautiful DIY ideas to draw inspiration from.
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Custom boxes
With the boxes of games, appliances and various objects you can make convenient organizers for the wardrobes. Just cover them with fabric, cutting it to size and applying it with special glue.
Here you find the complete tutorial of The Crazy Craft Lady.
If you add a handle, the container becomes even more practical and functional. And you can also place it on the ground.
Creative recycling cardboard boxes: organizer by colors
To make an organizer for pens, pencils and various colors, you need a rectangular cardboard box and at least one other box, from which you will make the individual shelves. You also need magazine or newspaper paper to completely cover the cardboard using the decoupage technique.
It is not difficult to put into practice: just dip the pieces of paper in the vinavil glue diluted with a little water and apply them on the cardboard, then pass over another coat of glue, letting it dry.
The shelves, which must have adequate measures, will be glued at a regular distance from each other inside the box. Here you find the complete tutorial.
Creative recycling cardboard boxes: DIY shelves
With cardboard boxes you can make simple and original DIY shelves.
For the sides of the shelves you will need to cut out some cardboard squares and strengthen them by applying more cardboard on top.
The various sides are then assembled following the instructions in the video and finally you have to paint the masterpiece!
Creative recycling cardboard boxes: DIY magazine racks
Cereal boxes are best suited for creating magazine racks or convenient DIY notebook organizers.
Draw a diagonal line on the front and back of the box, cut both with scissors and line the box with paper of your favorite design, removing any excess.
If you prefer, you can also paint the box. All that remains is to insert notebooks and / or magazines. Here you find the complete tutorial.
Toys with cardboard boxes
From toy cars to buses, from small houses to castles, cardboard boxes can be transformed into anything!
By assembling several with the help of scissors and adhesive tape, you can create unique and very original handmade toys. The children themselves will look forward to participating in the construction!
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