We may be existing during the era of technology and all things digital, but the good old cardboard box is not going anywhere anytime soon. Majority of products being shipped across the world are placed within the safe haven of a sturdy cardboard box.

But what is more surprising? A simple cardboard box is quite versatile, which means it could be utilized in a variety of ways. Do you want to find out how to elevate an old cardboard box into a masterpiece, keep reading to find out five ways you can reuse cardboard boxes:

1.      Cards

Let’s say you received a beautiful gift, carefully placed within an intricately designed cardboard box. Most gift boxes have stunning prints on them that are just aching for a chance to be reused. You could make a thank you card out of the cardboard box you received your gift in, not only is it thoughtful, it is less costly and more creative and definitely feels more personal when you are utilizing the gift box the senders sent it to you. Don’t throw away those boxes, save up some cash and make some crafty cards.

2.      Planting

You may be surprised at this discovery, but planting with a cardboard box is entirely possible, cost effective and environmentally friendly. All you have to do is add in the soil &seeds, after lining the box with a non-plastic plant friendly bag, poke a few drainage holes and keep it near the sunlight while adding the needed amount of water for the specific plant until it is fully grown. Planting done easy! Additionally, this could be a cute way to teach your kids the basics of planting.

3.      Play Time

Have you seen inflation rising in the current world? Opting for some arts and crafts time with your kids is a smart way to keep them busy in a cost-effective manner. All of you could get together for family time to build toys out of cardboard boxes.

Make sure dad is there too and buy folding knives online to help him cut through each section of cardboard boxes carefully for the best toy results. Moreover, this could be utilized as a learning experience for your kids as you could teach them the alphabet by making cardboard letters and colouring them up.

4.      Provide Storage

If you are looking for a way to elevate the aesthetic of your storage, a cardboard box could do the trick. Just grab a box, place adhesive glue, stick on the colourful fabric cover and take an ancient belt or a rope to use as a carrying strap on the new storage bag. Stylish storage anyone?

5.      Build Furniture

You know how pets can ruin your furniture and as irritating as it is, majority of pet owners put up with the mess. Well, with a cardboard box you can put up no more. If you happen to have a pet cat that tends to scratch or scrape the furniture around the house, you could make a scratching pad with hand painted rims. This will definitely reduce the scratches all over! You will never see a cardboard box the same way ever again, think innovatively and invent something new with a simple cardboard box.