It’s no secret that we’re living in a throw-away world. We can hardly be blamed; after all, it only takes a few seconds to open a gift and toss everything inside into the garbage. But there are ways to reuse your gift boxes for something more creative than just wrapping up another present. Check out these five unique and creative ideas for reusing your gift boxes!

How to Repurpose an Old Gift Box

If you have a gift box that is no longer needed, there are many ways to repurpose it. Here are some ideas:

1. Make a jewelry holder: Cut a hole in the top of the gift box and use wire hangers to hang necklaces and other jewelry.

2. Turn it into a photo frame: Cut a hole in the top of the gift box and use ribbon or twine to attach photos to the sides.

3. Use it as a storage container for craft supplies: Fill the bottom of the gift box with crafting supplies such as spools of thread, buttons, stickers, and other small items.

4. Make a DIY candle holder: Cut a hole in the top of the gift box and use dowels or chopsticks to hold votives inside.

5. Hang decorations from it: Paint or decorate the outside of the gift box and then hang Christmas ornaments, garland, or lights from it using fishing line, cotton string, or thread (see tutorial here).

5 Creative and Fun DIY Projects with Boxes

If you have leftover custom gift boxes from last year or any other boxes that are just sitting around taking up space, here are some creative and fun DIY projects with those boxes!

1. Make a wire frame box book cover. This is a great way to use those extra-large boxes that are too big for anything else. Cut two sides of the box off about 2-3 inches from the top and bottom, then use a wire frame as the cover. Glue the wireframe to the inside of one of the cut sides, then glue the other side of the box over it. Turn it into a book cover by taping it together at the spine.

2. Create a photo book with your favorite photos clipped out of magazines and newspaper pages. Take all your photos and clip them out into small squares or circles using scissors or an X-Acto knife. Layout your photos in chronological order on some large sheets of paper, then tape them together along either side to create a book cover. You can also add text or images to individual pages if you want!

3. Give old furniture a new lease on life by turning old wooden gift boxes into new coffee tables, end tables, dressers…you name it! Start by cutting down one end of each box so that they form an L-shape (the longer part should be the height of your table/end table). Then sand and seal the edges if desired (I just used lacquer). Paint

Giving Wine Gift Boxes

There are so many creative ways to reuse your old wine gift boxes! Here are a few ideas:

1. Create a decorative display case for your wine collection. Cut two holes in the top of the box, and insert wooden dowels to hold your bottles in place. Paint or embellish the box to match your home decor

2. Use the box as a storage container for your yarn, tools, or other crafting materials.

3. Give the box as a gift filled with delicious treats like wine-infused chocolates or gourmet cheese crackers.

4. Fill the box with festive holiday items like candy canes, jingle balls, and wrapped presents.

Reusing Gift Boxes

Recycling gift boxes can be a fun and creative way to reuse them. Not only are they useful for storing small items, but they can also be used as a decoration or a storage container. Here are some unique and creative ways to reuse your gift boxes:

1. Use them as decorations. decorate your home with colorful gift boxes that you’ve reused. You could also use them as makeshift planters or even as candle holders.

2. Use them as storage containers. Store small items such as jewelry, cosmetics, or gadgets in gift boxes to make them easier to find. You can also use them to store magazines, books, or other objects that you don’t want to clutter up your shelves.

3. Create DIY organizers using gift boxes. Transform ordinary gift boxes into makeshift organizers by cutting off the top and bottom of the box, so that it forms an L shape. This will allow you to stack multipleboxes one on top of the other for easy access to your belongings inside.

4. Make homemade presents using recycled gift boxes as packaging. Instead of buying expensive presents wrap homemade gifts in recycled gift boxes instead! This is a great way to reduce the amount of waste that you produce and make something special out of something that would have otherwise been discarded

FOR DECORATION

Gift box decorating ideas can be as unique and creative as you want them to be. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

1. Use your gift boxes as decoration on your Christmas tree. Add some pretty ornaments, garland, and balls of candy to really make it stand out.

2. Display your gift boxes on a dresser or door handle for something unique and decorative.

3. Create small vases out of the top of each gift box by cutting off the bottom so that the vase is slightly taller than the box. Fill them with fresh flowers or water plants, and they’ll look amazing displayed anywhere in your home!

4. Transform old gift boxes into new kind of jewelry holders by cutting out a hole in the top and attaching a chain or ribbon around it. This is a great way to add some glamour to basic jewelry boxes that you might have lying around!

Conclusion

It can be really tough to figure out what to do with all of the gift boxes that come your way at Christmas time. Well, don’t worry! Here are five unique and creative ways to reuse them in your own home. Whether you’re looking for a new storage solution or just want to add a little bit of extra spice to your décor, these ideas will have you covered. Happy gift-giving!