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11 Creative Ways to Repurpose Cardboard

  • <body><p>A handwritten thank-you card will never go unappreciated. So what could be better than <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/diy-envelope/46571-wrap-it-up-10-diy-ways-to-bedeck-your-holiday-gifts/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:using the original gift box;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">using the original gift box</a> to craft your message? Cardboard "postcards" can be sent as is; no envelope needed. </p></body>
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    11 Creative Ways to Repurpose Cardboard

    A handwritten thank-you card will never go unappreciated. So what could be better than using the original gift box to craft your message? Cardboard "postcards" can be sent as is; no envelope needed.

  • <body><p>Whip up a set of these delightful napkin rings with a cardboard tube from a roll of plastic wrap or foil. About one-quarter yard of <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/diy-chair/47047-without-a-stitch-10-no-sew-projects-to-dress-up-any-room/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:your favorite fabric;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">your favorite fabric</a> will be more than enough for eight rings; use fabric glue or double-sided tape to secure the cloth to the inside of each cardboard coil.</p></body>
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    11 Creative Ways to Repurpose Cardboard

    Whip up a set of these delightful napkin rings with a cardboard tube from a roll of plastic wrap or foil. About one-quarter yard of your favorite fabric will be more than enough for eight rings; use fabric glue or double-sided tape to secure the cloth to the inside of each cardboard coil.

  • <body><p>Here's a natural idea: Dress up a simple cardboard box with a few embellishments, then line it with a plastic bag poked with a few drainage holes. You are now ready to <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/colander-planter/44352-10-inspired-diy-planters-to-dress-up-your-garden/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:move a plant into a pretty new home;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">move a plant into a pretty new home</a>.</p></body>
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    11 Creative Ways to Repurpose Cardboard

    Here's a natural idea: Dress up a simple cardboard box with a few embellishments, then line it with a plastic bag poked with a few drainage holes. You are now ready to move a plant into a pretty new home.

  • <body> <p>Help little ones hone their fine motor skills with this clever shape-sorter toy. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.homedepot.com/p/General-Tools-in-Fluted-Dowel-Pins-840014/202252099" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Fluted dowel pins;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Fluted dowel pins</a> make it easy to guide the colorful shapes into place.</p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/articles/diy-wood-games/?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:5 Classic Wood Games You Can Make Yourself;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">5 Classic Wood Games You Can Make Yourself</a> </strong> </p> </body>
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    11 Creative Ways to Repurpose Cardboard

    Help little ones hone their fine motor skills with this clever shape-sorter toy. Fluted dowel pins make it easy to guide the colorful shapes into place.

    Related: 5 Classic Wood Games You Can Make Yourself

  • <body> <p>Making this trio of storage totes is simpler than you might think. Gold screw bolts and spray adhesive hold the fabric covers in place, and an old belt finds new purpose as a carrying strap. Visit <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.brit.co/belted-totes/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Brit + Co.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Brit + Co.</a> for the tutorial.</p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/articles/diy-cardboard-projects/?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:5 Things to Do with… Cardboard Boxes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">5 Things to Do with… Cardboard Boxes</a> </strong> </p> </body>
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    11 Creative Ways to Repurpose Cardboard

    Making this trio of storage totes is simpler than you might think. Gold screw bolts and spray adhesive hold the fabric covers in place, and an old belt finds new purpose as a carrying strap. Visit Brit + Co. for the tutorial.

    Related: 5 Things to Do with… Cardboard Boxes

  • <body><p>Save your furniture—and <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/cat-furniture/44656-10-over-the-top-ways-to-pamper-your-pet/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:impress your favorite feline;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">impress your favorite feline</a>—with this scratching pad made from corrugated cardboard boxes. The painted outer rim is optional.</p></body>
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    11 Creative Ways to Repurpose Cardboard

    Save your furniture—and impress your favorite feline—with this scratching pad made from corrugated cardboard boxes. The painted outer rim is optional.

  • <body><p>If <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/notebook/44397-moving-101-easy-ways-to-make-the-most-of-any-move/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:you just moved;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">you just moved</a> or happened to get a delivery of large appliances, you can make a cardboard maze that will entertain the kids for hours. Cut a doorway or two into each box and join it to the others using sturdy plastic clips.</p></body>
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    11 Creative Ways to Repurpose Cardboard

    If you just moved or happened to get a delivery of large appliances, you can make a cardboard maze that will entertain the kids for hours. Cut a doorway or two into each box and join it to the others using sturdy plastic clips.

  • <body><p>Cardboard, decorative duct tape, and a good pair of scissors are all you need to make these <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/articles/diy-coasters/?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:drink coasters on the fly;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">drink coasters on the fly</a>. Bonus use: Protect the floor—these also make great furniture sliders!</p></body>
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    11 Creative Ways to Repurpose Cardboard

    Cardboard, decorative duct tape, and a good pair of scissors are all you need to make these drink coasters on the fly. Bonus use: Protect the floor—these also make great furniture sliders!

  • <body><p>Whether you use them as gift tags or as a way of labeling different boxes, bags, or containers around the house, cardboard is an easy and free way to mark your stuff.</p></body>
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    11 Creative Ways to Repurpose Cardboard

    Whether you use them as gift tags or as a way of labeling different boxes, bags, or containers around the house, cardboard is an easy and free way to mark your stuff.

  • <body><p>Cardboard is a sturdy yet compostable material, which makes it a <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/natural-weed-control/45747-9-natural-ways-to-kill-weeds/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:natural solution for a weed problem;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">natural solution for a weed problem</a>. Just place flat pieces of cardboard on your weed-prone area, watering thoroughly to help them stay put. When you're done, add soil or mulch on top to camouflage the cardboard.</p></body>
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    11 Creative Ways to Repurpose Cardboard

    Cardboard is a sturdy yet compostable material, which makes it a natural solution for a weed problem. Just place flat pieces of cardboard on your weed-prone area, watering thoroughly to help them stay put. When you're done, add soil or mulch on top to camouflage the cardboard.

  • <body><p>Sometimes it's nice not to overthink it. Any craft project will be easier with this cardboard <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/articles/394-painting-tools-and-materials/?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:paint palette;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">paint palette</a>, complete with a handy thumb hole to keep things in balance.</p></body>
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    11 Creative Ways to Repurpose Cardboard

    Sometimes it's nice not to overthink it. Any craft project will be easier with this cardboard paint palette, complete with a handy thumb hole to keep things in balance.

  • <body> <p>For more ideas on upcycling, check out:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/creative-storage-solutions/5752-get-organized-25-clever-ideas-for-repurposed-storage/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get Organized: 25 Clever Ideas for Repurposed Storage;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get Organized: 25 Clever Ideas for Repurposed Storage</a> </p> <p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/eclectic-dinner-party/47249-11-brilliant-diy-ways-to-reinvent-your-dinnerware/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:11 Brilliant DIY Ways to Reinvent Your Dinnerware;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">11 Brilliant DIY Ways to Reinvent Your Dinnerware</a> </p> <p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/rustic-living-room/47137-garage-doors-repurposed-10-innovative-design-uses/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Garage Doors Repurposed: 10 Innovative Design Uses;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Garage Doors Repurposed: 10 Innovative Design Uses </a> </p> </body>
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    11 Creative Ways to Repurpose Cardboard

    For more ideas on upcycling, check out:

    Get Organized: 25 Clever Ideas for Repurposed Storage

    11 Brilliant DIY Ways to Reinvent Your Dinnerware

    Garage Doors Repurposed: 10 Innovative Design Uses

<body><p>A handwritten thank-you card will never go unappreciated. So what could be better than <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/diy-envelope/46571-wrap-it-up-10-diy-ways-to-bedeck-your-holiday-gifts/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:using the original gift box;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">using the original gift box</a> to craft your message? Cardboard "postcards" can be sent as is; no envelope needed. </p></body>
<body><p>Whip up a set of these delightful napkin rings with a cardboard tube from a roll of plastic wrap or foil. About one-quarter yard of <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/diy-chair/47047-without-a-stitch-10-no-sew-projects-to-dress-up-any-room/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:your favorite fabric;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">your favorite fabric</a> will be more than enough for eight rings; use fabric glue or double-sided tape to secure the cloth to the inside of each cardboard coil.</p></body>
<body><p>Here's a natural idea: Dress up a simple cardboard box with a few embellishments, then line it with a plastic bag poked with a few drainage holes. You are now ready to <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/colander-planter/44352-10-inspired-diy-planters-to-dress-up-your-garden/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:move a plant into a pretty new home;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">move a plant into a pretty new home</a>.</p></body>
<body> <p>Help little ones hone their fine motor skills with this clever shape-sorter toy. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.homedepot.com/p/General-Tools-in-Fluted-Dowel-Pins-840014/202252099" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Fluted dowel pins;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Fluted dowel pins</a> make it easy to guide the colorful shapes into place.</p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/articles/diy-wood-games/?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:5 Classic Wood Games You Can Make Yourself;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">5 Classic Wood Games You Can Make Yourself</a> </strong> </p> </body>
<body> <p>Making this trio of storage totes is simpler than you might think. Gold screw bolts and spray adhesive hold the fabric covers in place, and an old belt finds new purpose as a carrying strap. Visit <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.brit.co/belted-totes/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Brit + Co.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Brit + Co.</a> for the tutorial.</p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/articles/diy-cardboard-projects/?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:5 Things to Do with… Cardboard Boxes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">5 Things to Do with… Cardboard Boxes</a> </strong> </p> </body>
<body><p>Save your furniture—and <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/cat-furniture/44656-10-over-the-top-ways-to-pamper-your-pet/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:impress your favorite feline;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">impress your favorite feline</a>—with this scratching pad made from corrugated cardboard boxes. The painted outer rim is optional.</p></body>
<body><p>If <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/notebook/44397-moving-101-easy-ways-to-make-the-most-of-any-move/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:you just moved;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">you just moved</a> or happened to get a delivery of large appliances, you can make a cardboard maze that will entertain the kids for hours. Cut a doorway or two into each box and join it to the others using sturdy plastic clips.</p></body>
<body><p>Cardboard, decorative duct tape, and a good pair of scissors are all you need to make these <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/articles/diy-coasters/?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:drink coasters on the fly;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">drink coasters on the fly</a>. Bonus use: Protect the floor—these also make great furniture sliders!</p></body>
<body><p>Whether you use them as gift tags or as a way of labeling different boxes, bags, or containers around the house, cardboard is an easy and free way to mark your stuff.</p></body>
<body><p>Cardboard is a sturdy yet compostable material, which makes it a <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/natural-weed-control/45747-9-natural-ways-to-kill-weeds/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:natural solution for a weed problem;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">natural solution for a weed problem</a>. Just place flat pieces of cardboard on your weed-prone area, watering thoroughly to help them stay put. When you're done, add soil or mulch on top to camouflage the cardboard.</p></body>
<body><p>Sometimes it's nice not to overthink it. Any craft project will be easier with this cardboard <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/articles/394-painting-tools-and-materials/?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:paint palette;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">paint palette</a>, complete with a handy thumb hole to keep things in balance.</p></body>
<body> <p>For more ideas on upcycling, check out:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/creative-storage-solutions/5752-get-organized-25-clever-ideas-for-repurposed-storage/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get Organized: 25 Clever Ideas for Repurposed Storage;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get Organized: 25 Clever Ideas for Repurposed Storage</a> </p> <p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/eclectic-dinner-party/47249-11-brilliant-diy-ways-to-reinvent-your-dinnerware/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:11 Brilliant DIY Ways to Reinvent Your Dinnerware;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">11 Brilliant DIY Ways to Reinvent Your Dinnerware</a> </p> <p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/rustic-living-room/47137-garage-doors-repurposed-10-innovative-design-uses/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Garage Doors Repurposed: 10 Innovative Design Uses;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Garage Doors Repurposed: 10 Innovative Design Uses </a> </p> </body>
Bob Vila

While technology is constantly giving us new ways of doing things, there are some things that stubbornly stay the same. Take the good old cardboard box, for example: 90 percent of all products shipped in the United States are still sent using some type of cardboard packaging. So what do we do with all of it once items have been safely removed from their boxes? Unfortunately, we usually break down the boxes and toss them in recycling—but if we would just give it a little thought, the possibilities are almost endless. Cardboard can be bent, cut, painted, wrapped, and configured in almost any way you can imagine. And, as you will see, upcycled cardboard doesn't have to remain in the realm of kids' play forts or drab storage containers. Here are 11 creative ideas for turning excess cardboard into functional household items you will want to show off. | By Tracy Anderson, BobVila.com