Did you move this holiday season? Do you have a bunch of recycled boxes and you are unsure what to do with them? If you have kids, are they using them as a shield from galactic forces? Were you actually the galactic force?
Perhaps these DIY tips will help you make some good use of recycled boxes. This may also give your kids a creative task, rather than claiming that you’re the evil tyrant about to capture them for all eternity.
1: Glitter Snowflake
There is no better way to create some glittery holiday snowflakes than during winter with a delicious cup of hot cocoa.
Things you will need:
- Cardboard
- Scissors
- Glitter
- Glue
Step 1: Trace a snowflake shape from the internet on your cardboard box.
Step 2: Grab a pair of good strong scissors and carefully cut out the shape.
Step 3: Once the shape is cut out, use some school glue and put it on the snowflake. It may help to use a paint brush because you want the whole surface covered. (Please ensure that you have paper underneath to prevent a messy and sticky floor).
Step 4: Get colourful glitter and sprinkle it all over your snowflake. Tap off the excess and let dry.
2: Christmas Lights Storage
Things you will need:
- Sleeve of cardboard
- Lights
- Happy Smiles
If you’re feeling confused about how or where to pack your Christmas decorations, then why don’t you use a sleeve from your moving box and wrap your Christmas lights to store them. This is a great way to prevent those awful tangled knots for the next year.
3: Ornament Storage
Things you will need:
- A used moving box – preferably a dish pack box with cardboard dividers.
- Ornaments
There is no better way to store away Christmas ornaments, than to put them in a re-usable cardboard dish pack box. If you don’t have a dish pack box, you can make these dividers from another empty box, or you can use an empty wine case box if you have one. You can then store your ornaments by colour or design, to keep them organized and neat.
These are just a few ideas you can use to reuse and recycle moving boxes. Whatever you decide to do with your empty boxes, please do recycle them.
