Here at ShippingSupply.com,
we know why people use corrugated boxes. For shipping and packing, of course!
However, there are other fun and unique things you can do with your corrugated
boxes. To show this, we’ve compiled this list of our favorite ten things to do
with corrugated boxes!
1. As a sign. Why spend the money on a sign to promote
something like a rummage sale or lemonade stand when you can save money by
making one yourself? Just cut up a box, write your message, and post your sign!
You can even get extra creative by using paint and drawing art on the sign to
make it stand out.
2. As a toy box. This is a great idea for
boxes that come with removable lids. Paint the box with bright colors! Add
stickers and cut-outs, or let your child decorate it all on their own. Then use
it to store toys they regularly use.
3. To wrap presents. Many companies offer
boxes for sale during the holidays to wrap your presents in. Save your money by
recycling old corrugated boxes! Plus, you can make it a game. Wrap a DVD in a
garment box with lots of padding. Or wrap up a scarf in a small cube box. It
will make it harder for people to guess your gift.
4. For costumes and costume props. You
could use the cardboard to make props, such as swords, or as
5. For crafts. There’s tons of crafts out
there that use corrugated boxes, from simple crafts for kids to elaborate
projects for adults. Find a craft book or do a simple Google search to find
hundreds of great projects!
6. Toys for kids. It’s a common joke that
you spend tons of money on toys for kids, and they’ll spend days playing with
the boxes the toys come in. Hand off the boxes and let kids go wild, or make
something! You can make houses, cars, rockets, and more!
7. To store mementos. Do you like to save
items and souvenirs that you can’t incorporate into your décor? For example, do
you enjoy saving play bills, movie tickets, etc? Using a simple cardboard box
is a great way to store these items all in one place! Next time you’re feeling
nostalgic, everything will be there in one place for you.
8. To store everything. Why spend the
money on large plastic tubs when you can do the same thing with large
corrugated boxes? Sure, it may not look as pretty, but it will save you a lot
of money. All you have to do is label the boxes to know what’s inside.
9. As drawer dividers. Do you have a
drawer with multiple items inside it? Pieces of cardboard make for cheap and
effective dividers. Simply cut up some boxes to place layers of cardboard
between items. Or, if you are more crafty, you can design a full system out of cardboard!
10. To ship items, of course!
We hope that some of these ideas come in handy for helping
you give purpose to your leftover corrugated boxes! And if you’re looking to
buy corrugated boxes, we have a huge selection on our site, HERE.
