Creative recycling of shoe boxes. Here are 10 cool creative recycling projects for old shoe boxes.
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If you have kept some aside over the years shoe boxes empty and now unused, you could recover them to give life to new useful items and original, thanks to creative recycling.
So here are some interesting ideas for you, from which to take inspiration to create colorful containers, jewelry boxes or a doll's house.
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Shoe
Maybe you've never thought about it, but with shoe boxes it is possible to give life to a real one shoe rack. Simply join them together and form an opening on the front, so you can easily fit your pairs of shoes into place. Lids are also used to form the various shelves. To decorate the shoe cabinet you could cover it with wrapping or gift paper.
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Containers for clothes
At the time of change of season, it is very useful to have boxes available in which to store clothes that will no longer be used for a few months, so that you can make room in the closet. The larger shoe boxes are suitable for holding tightly folded t-shirts, while the slightly smaller ones are perfect for scarves and gloves. You can cover them as desired with fabric or colored paper.
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Jewel case
If the time has come to tidy up your rings, earrings and bracelets, you may want to consider turning an unused shoe box into a practical jewelry box, so that everything is always in its place and within reach. With the cardboard obtained from the shoe box you will create different compartments, which will contain the bijoux.
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Squares
Starting from the lids, the bottom and the sides of the shoe boxes you can make decorative squares to hang on the walls. You can paint them, line with colored paper or decorate with stencil. The original effect will be guaranteed and you can also combine different colors and sizes to revive an entire anonymous wall.
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Picnic basket
Here's a really wonderful idea for creative shoe box recycling: making a picnic basket. You can, for example, cover the outside of the basket with normal fabric and the inside with some waterproof fabric. It will be a perfect solution for carrying napkins, placemats and cutlery.
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Bread basket
There are also those who have thought of transforming a shoe box into a very useful and decorative basket, which can serve, for example, as a bread basket. It is enough to line a basket with some rope or with some string sturdy, using suitable glue. With the cardboard made from the shoe box lid, you might think about creating the handle as well.
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Cable organizer
Here is a great way to tidy up the cables on the pc and battery chargers. It involves using a shoe box and decorating it as desired, before making circular holes through which you can pass your cables without tangling. The openings have been made more resistant thanks to the application of curtain rings.
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Read also: 10 ideas at no cost to keep cables in order for PCs, tablets, printers and more
Pen
Creating a pen holder from a shoe box is very simple and will allow you to dedicate yourself to double recycling, also using the cardboard rolls of toilet paper. The container will be perfect especially for collecting crayons and markers. As always, you can cover or decorate your box as you wish.
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Read also: 15 ideas to creatively recycle toilet paper rolls
House for dolls
This creative recycling project will be loved by both mothers and girls. If they suffer from a shoe box, they will be able to create one together dollhouse. The inner sides of the box will be the walls, which can be lined with fabric or colored paper. From the lid you will get the cardboard to create the roof or to form the walls to divide the house into several rooms.
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Hanging cabinets
With the larger and sturdier shoe boxes you can create wall cabinets to hang on the walls or delle message boards suitable for arranging your collections or small children's toys. A good decorative effect is obtained by painting the inside of the boxes with colors that contrast with those chosen for the walls.
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Marta Albè
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