365 Uses for a Cardboard Box

Not sure what to do with the cardboard boxes you stashed in the basement after your move, or just looking for a fun weekend project? We’ve got more than a few zany ideas on how to turn a boring box into something awesome. In fact, we’ve got 365, one new idea for each day of the year!

1. Use scissors to can make any sheet of cardboard into decorative masquerade masks.
2. Make a cardboard windsock by attaching a string to the top of a long, thin box.
3. Cut a long thin strip of cardboard to serve as the strap for a cardboard purse. Make the purse out of two crescent-shaped pieces of cardboard.
4. If you have those mini toy skateboards, you can use a cutup box to create a mini cardboard skate park.
5. Tape the edges of a small box shut to create a cardboard flower pot.
6. Make a pretend boom box/cardboard music box.
7. Put posters in a cardboard tube to protect them while in storage or moving.
8. Cardboard’s natural flat, stiff sheets are great for mimicking samurai armor for a children’s costume.
9. Use a box and some scissors/tape to create a fun cardboard chair for dolls (or small children).
10. A small box with two holes cut into the top and a slit in the side can be used to create a cardboard toy toaster.
11. Cut out alphabet shapes for spelling words around the house.
12. Use a few sheets of cardboard and some scissors to make decorative snowflakes.
13. Keep your cords in order by using a box as your electrical cord storage go-to.
14. Place honey and seeds on a used paper towel roll to create a bird feeder.
15. Grab a piece of cardboard, sketch out a design, then cut the design out for a stencil mat.
16. Place a gallon jug of water into a box with a small hole cut in the top, then attach a straw to create a cardboard toy drinking fountain.
17. Lay a flattened piece of cardboard beneath soil to use it as a garden liner (keeps weeds from growing).
18. Add paper towel tubes to a medium-sized box to make a “larger than life” play video camera.
19. Grab some string and scissors and turn that spare box into a functional (and stylish) cooking apron.
20. If you’re in need, turn that cardboard box into a disposable litter box for a cat.
21. Turn those extra boxes into impromptu park benches.
22. Use a few flattened cardboard boxes as carpet padding.
23. Take two small cardboard boxes and poke a hole in one end of each box, then tie a small string between them for cardboard nun chucks.
24. Cut, fold, and tape boxes together to build a giant fort.
25. Create a fun Chinese parade dragon with a box, some paper, and other miscellaneous decorations.
26. Use a large box (or multiple boxes cut open and taped together) to create a cardboard igloo for the backyard, for kids to sleep and play in.
27. Cut cardboard into strips. Slit halfway through strips and join slits to create cardboard grid that you can place in a shoebox and use for a rock collection.
28. Take a small box (or a few pieces of a large box cutup and taped together) to make a box for storing crayons, pencils, or markers.
29. Cut a box open and lay it flat to make a screen for a TV or movie projector.
30. Cut out the desired shape and use markers and string for holiday ornaments.
31. Attach some wheels to a number of flattened boxes (taped together) to make a cardboard skateboard.
32. Fold up and stuff under wobbly table leg.
33. Use an empty box (or a few strips of cardboard cut from a box) to create a quick raised garden bed.
34. Cut a small circle out of the sides of a box to make a cardboard play pizza, then use strips of cardboard and colored markers to create toppings.
35. Turn a cardboard box with a lid into an easy-to-use piggy bank by cutting a small hole in the top (it’s that easy!).
36. Rollup a single sheet of cardboard so that one end is larger than another to make a simple megaphone.
37. Using a flat box to cut out the frame, use some string and markers to create a cardboard tennis racket.
38. Use the boxes for storage (duh).
39. Use an empty box or two as a cardboard foot locker for clothes or shoe storage.
40. Use some scissors, glue, and rubber bands to make a cardboard guitar that can actually play.
41. Get out your paints and glue to make a mini-cardboard Tardis time machine.
42. Cut out a dinosaur silhouette as a cardboard decoration for a child’s room.
43. Catch a wave on a cardboard wakeboard made from a few boxes laid flat on one another. No promises this will actually work on the water.
44. Put pieces under the legs of furniture for furniture sliders.
45. Sides of a box can be cut out to make cardboard backboards for posters.
46. Cut out the side of a box and write your feelings down with a marker to create protest signs.
47. Small boxes can be filled with dry beans and taped closed, then decorated to make maracas.
48. Wrap the box in fancy paper to use as a present, after putting something inside of it of course (as a gift).

49. If you cut one side of the box open you could make a cheap wind protector.
50. Create cardboard animal trophies by cutting layers into shapes that can be glued together to make a 3D-like statue.
51. Gym locker for kids to store their belongings at home.
52. If you really need to: use a sheet of cardboard to cover a whole and create a booby trap to catch animals.
53. Use a small box and a long cardboard tube to create a play bazooka.
54. Use a large photo and create a life-size doppelganger.
55. Use a thin piece of cardboard (or tear a thick piece apart) to use as a coffee filter.
56. Cut a few strips out of a cardboard to create a fun picket fence.
57. Using string to hold the finished product in place, make a Power Rangers or PJ Masks or any other superhero mask with colored markers and scissors.
58. A few strips of cardboard can be bent and drawn on to create a cardboard toy car race track.
59. Say goodbye to the knots by storing Christmas light in a box dedicated to doing just that.
60. A small cardboard box can easily turn into a toothpick holder.
61. Cut out blocks of cardboard from a box to make fun dominoes.
62. If you want to try standing at your desk, use a box as a laptop stand.
63. Cut a hole in a narrow box then hang it in your pantry as a plastic bag holder.
64. A few boxes can be stacked together and supported with wood (or another durable material) to create a cardboard entertainment center.
65. Turn a cardboard box into a toy crib by using some pillows and blankets.
66. Decorate a single box to create a stuffed animal house for kids.
67. Stack a few boxes together to create a temporary lamp stand.
68. Use a sheet of cardboard as a placemat to protect your table from hot plates and pots.
69. Cut out a small piece of cardboard and fold it up to create a hockey puck.
70. Use as a mixing pad with a piece of cardboard, an ice cream stick to mix together hardener and bond.
71. Cut basic shapes out of the side of a box for a child to use as a shape sorter to help them learn shapes and colors.
72. Use a box or two as your own recycling bin for managing recyclables.
73. If you’re in need, use a sheet or two of cardboard to create a car trunk protector.
74. Cut a sheet of cardboard however you need to be used as a papier mâché frame.
75. Cut small squares from a box (decorate them if you’d like) to create cardboard drink coasters.
76. Play microwave for the kids to cook “food” in, also made of cardboard.
77. Turn a box into a cardboard doghouse by setting it on the ground.
78. Use a tall box as a spare armoire.
79. Use two small pieces of cardboard cutout from a box to create toy pop tarts that can be colored with pencils or markers and glitter.
80. Use several large boxes as a desk.
81. Use small blocks of cardboard to create toy people with pipe cleaner arms, or cut out people shapes from a box to make play people.
82. Attach a few water noodles to the top of a box and cut two sides out in order to create a mini play cardboard carwash.
83. Take a medium-sized box, tape all the ends closed and use it as an end table or coffee table.
84. An empty box could make for a great lamp shade (just be sure to keep a fire extinguisher nearby).
85. Cut one wall off of a small box and use it as a dust pan.
86. Scratch your address on one side of an empty box and put it outside to create a cardboard mailbox.
87. Using a cardboard tube (or a long, thin cardboard box) attach a flat, cutout piece to the end to make a toy scythe.
88. Cut a box into layers to use as a spray paint shield.
89. Use some scissors to cut out a cardboard play mounted deer or elk.
90. Make a cheap iPhone case by cutting and taping a few pieces of cardboard together.
91. Cut a thin strip of cardboard out and color it to make a decorative snake.
92. Pot holder (just make sure it doesn’t get too hot!).
93. Flatten, tape together, and paint multiple boxes to make a play stage backdrop.
94. Grab some paint and tape to turn cut out shapes into a fun cardboard landscape for a train or action figure play set.
95. Use scrapbooking stencils to cut cardboard sheets into designs with more texture and dimensionality than typical scrapbooking supplies allow.

96. Use the boxes for what they’re made for: travel storage when you move.
97. Cut a box up to create simple kindling for a fire.
98. Play a life-sized game of Tetris by using boxes taped together into various Tetris shapes and colored with paint.
99. A flattened box can be used to make a diorama project.
100. Using a few rolls of cardboard, a box, and some string, you can create a cardboard xylophone.
101. Use individual pieces of cutup cardboard as temporary floor tiling.
102. To make a bird’s nest, shred apart some cardboard and mold into a bowl.
103. Use two or three boxes, some colored markers, and tape to create a play piano.
104. To make a chalkboard, pin a piece of cardboard to the wall. You can spray paint it for different colors.
105. Cut a large hole out of one side of a box to make a fun, pretend cardboard TV.
106. Put some bait in the end of the box and wire a flap door to create a simple animal trap.
107. Build a one-of-a-kind cardboard record player using a paper clip for the needle suspended by a pencil anchored by an eraser.
108. Cut a few holes out of a box and use it as a cardboard holiday luminary.
109. A sheet of cardboard makes for a great glue mixing pad.
110. Color a medium-sized box black and yellow after cutting the open sides of the box into four wheels to create a Flintstone-style school bus.
111. Take a flattened box and fold it in half, then color it with markers to create a fun cardboard UFO for kids.
112. Strap some balloons to a small box to create miniature hot air balloons.
113. A small box and some headphones can be used to create a cardboard iPhone.
114. Fill your walls with shredded boxes to insulate a shed or cabin.
115. Use small squares of cardboard cutup to make bingo markers, then use a big sheet of cardboard as a bingo board.
116. Make a plinko box with gifts and prizes to win.
117. Cut out a single side of a box and place it by a door for an instant cardboard door mat.
118. If you use a vacuum sealer for storing clothes or belongings, use cutup cardboard as a vacuum block to protect the shape and condition of the items.
119. Use some markers to create a miniature billboard.
120. Use a silver crayon to make a police badge.
121. Use a flattened sheet of cardboard with various “blocks” taped to it at different angles to create a fun marble maze.
122. Cut up pieces of extra cardboard boxes to create durable envelopes.
123. Police jail with a door and bars on the windows.
124. A few sheets of cardboard can be used as dresser drawer separators.
125. A single box can be painted to create a quick and easy SpongeBob Squarepants costume.
126. Add honey or glue to strips of cutout cardboard to create your own insect traps.
127. Keep your clothes nice or separated with cardboard luggage inserts for the next time you travel.
128. Use a propped-up box as a simple painting easel.
129. Tape together several long pieces and lay them on a set of stairs to create a cardboard slide.
130. A long cardboard box can make for a simple vase.
131. With some crayons and scissors you can use one side of a box to create a cardboard toy mirror.
132. Use layers of cardboard to create imitation crocs shoes.
133. Use cardboard tubes or rolls with a sheet of cardboard taped to the bottom to make dice shaker cups.
134. If you’re into archery you can use a few cutup sheets of cardboard to make an arrow quiver.
135. Use paper plates as wheels to create a toy cardboard jeep.
136. Strap some wheels (paper or real) onto the box to make a play pioneer wagon.
137. Take a small, square box and crumble it up, then wrap duct tape around it to make a cardboard basketball.
138. Use a few sturdy boxes as temporary stairs (if you dare).
139. A cardboard box makes for a fun play tunnel for kids or animals.
140. Use a cardboard box as storage for children’s toys by letting them decorate the box how they see fit.

141. Let your dog or cat make itself at home on their very own cardboard pet futon.
142. Make some fun cardboard block prints.
143. Use an empty box as a flower collection holder.
144. Take the cardboard from used paper towel rolls and place them in boots to keep them upright.
145. Use a small piece of cardboard cut from a box as a mouse pad.
146. Uncomfortable sandals can be made from a sheet of cardboard cut out to the size of your foot. Secure the sandal bottoms to your feet brads and ribbon.
147. Use a thin strip of cardboard as a quick bookmark.
148. Use multiple, small boxes and some pens to create a mini cardboard cathedral.
149. Cut a box so it opens length-wise, then use some markers or colored pencils to create a long banner for announcements.
150. Cut two circles out of a sheet of cardboard, then attach some cardboard tubes to create some ping pong paddles.
151. Use a box with both ends open taped to a garage or doorway as a basketball basket.
152. Waterproof glue and some paint to create a canoe and paddles.
153. Excess cardboard can be used as a great floor insulator for your home.
154. With some simple supplies from the craft store a few pieces of a cardboard box could be used to create a miniature house or landscape display.
155. Create a tall hat, a table, and small tea “cups” from cardboard to create a Mad Hatter themed tea party.
156. Make a bracelet rack by rolling together a piece of cardboard and gluing together.
157. Cut the sides out of a box and use another box to create thin shelves in order to make a cardboard book stand.
158. Add tinfoil to a flattened box to create a cardboard beach sunshade.
159. If you have a crooked chair or table, use a few pieces of cardboard as a soft lift to balance them out.
160. Cut a few holes into some painted boxes to make Minecraft costumes.
161. Make a cheap car trunk organizer.
162. Use scissors to cut out some giant cardboard toy keys for children.
163. Make a cardboard watchband by cutting a strip or two from the side of a box and rolling it up. Draw a face on the watch with pen or marker.
164. Draw something on flattened boxes and cut them up to make a cardboard puzzle.
165. Cut out shapes or glue pieces onto tiny boxes to create cardboard toy animals.
166. Use a pillow case, cardboard tube and a box for a pirate ship.
167. Cardboard is great for making a gingerbread house frame, so cut up a box to make a nice template.
168. Create an instant board game by drawing on a flat piece of cardboard and using smaller pieces of cut out cardboard as game pieces.
169. Cut out some cardboard sunglasses and stylize them to fit your style.
170. Use a long cardboard box to create an umbrella holder bin.
171. If you’ve got to work under a car you can use a flattened box as a mat for laying on.
172. A small box can easily be turned into a fun cardboard top hat.
173. Make a flattened piece of cardboard into a hanger liner to prevent creases.
174. Silver or black paint can be applied to make a box into a toy bank vault.
175. Make a cardboard wind turbine using various pieces cut out from a box.
176. Make a keyboard, mouse and monitor to use as a play computer.
177. Use a small piece of cardboard cut from a box to create a liner for a bird cage (works great for easy and quick cleaning).
178. A small box can be used as a “parking garage” for Hot Wheels toy cars.
179. Using a flattened cardboard box and a series of cardboard tubes you could create a bee nesting tube (if you like bees).
180. A few sheets of cardboard and a stick can be used to create a decent snow shovel.
181. Cut a small piece of cardboard out to use as a hand fan to cool yourself off.
182. Color a flattened sheet of cardboard to make a fancy “Persian rug.”
183. Attach a long cardboard tube to the front of a box to create a play tank.
184. Cutup a box and use the scraps as cardboard bedding for your animals.
185. Using measuring tape to mark off inches onto a cardboard box flap for a temporary straight-edge/ruler.
186. Grab some paints or oils and use cutup cardboard as a painting canvas.
187. Either use a small box or cut and fold a large box into a trading card holder.
188. Keep the lid to a shoebox or larger cardboard box. Tip the box onto its side and cut out a viewing square for a shadowbox display.
189. Use a long cardboard box as a vacuum wand extender.
190. Cut a few lines into a box and crush it slightly to make a cardboard chew toy for pets.

191. Create a toy boat by drawing on the box and placing a stick or long tube in the center with a pillowcase as a sail.
192. Cut out the side of a box and duct tape a small strip of cardboard to the back to create a toy shield.
193. Use a stack of boxes as a cardboard filing cabinet.
194. Cut out pieces of cardboard and color them with colored pencils to make cardboard bacon for kids to play with.
195. Make a toy rocking horse by cutting out a horsey shape attached to two smiling runners. Color to taste.
196. If you’re pouring concrete you can use boxes for the mold.
197. Use markers and sticky notes to create an action sheet for kids to help with chores.
198. Cut an Easter egg design out from a sheet of cardboard to use as a decoration for Easter.
199. Tape two pieces of flat cardboard together to create a CD or DVD storage case (be sure to label what’s inside with a marker).
200. A small strip of cardboard can easily turn into a handy phone charger station.
201. Cut out some small shapes and decorate both sides to create some earrings.
202. Use markers or paint to color a box red, then use the top flaps to make a cardboard toy barn.
203. Small boxes can be used for a temporary lunchbox (for kids or adults).
204. Use some markers and crayons to create a street sign for a yard sale or lemonade stand.
205. Create your own greeting card with box scraps and markers or other decorative supplies.
206. Use a box as a cardboard toolbox for the garage or workshop.
207. Grab some markers or paint and turn flat cardboard boxes into elements for a stage design.
208. Grab a few sheets of cardboard and tape or glue them together to make a snow sled.
209. A torn-up piece of cardboard can be turned into a fun treasure map for kids to use.
210. Use 1′ x 1′ squares as seating cushions on bleachers or hard stadium chairs. Tape multiple sheets together for maximum cardboard comfort.
211. Strips of cardboard can be used as nesting material for a pet.
212. Cut out the sides of a box to form a diamond shape in order to make cardboard baseball bases.
213. Get handy with some scissors and glue to create a simple (or elegant) cell phone cover.
214. Flatten out a set of boxes to create a slick dancing floor (great for break dancing).
215. Attach a small box with a hole cut out of the middle to a plank of wood to create a cardboard birdhouse.
216. An ineffective boat prop can be made by gluing the propeller fins to a paper towel tube.
217. Use a book to measure then cut a piece that is slightly larger so you can fold the ends to make a book cover.
218. Use a flat piece of cardboard and some pins to show off your butterfly collection.
219. Fold a few pieces of cardboard over and tape them together to create a functional (but temporary) snowboard.
220. Make a 3d chandelier by cutting the boxes into diamond shapes and then stringing and taping them together.
221. Use your imagination and some tape/marbles to create a quirky pinball machine.
222. Add glue and/or honey to create a cheap fly-trap.
223. Use spare cardboard boxes as fruit and vegetable storage.
224. Use a template and layer pieces together to create cacti.
225. Make a cardboard ukulele from layered cardboard and strings.
226. Cut a few holes into a large box to create a cheap wine rack.
227. Cut an opening in the walls on the long side of a box so it can fit your lap as a bed tray.
228. Cut out the shape of a ghost to make a fun cardboard Halloween decoration.
229. Tape or glue a few sticks or thin pieces of cardboard to the top of a large box in order to make some toy cardboard luggage.
230. Use a box cutter, plastic cups and paint to create a police car.
231. Use a flattened sheet of cardboard as a temporary cutting board.
232. A small box can be used to store leftover food (particularly good for storing uneaten pizza in the fridge).
233. Use layers of cardboard as insulating camping pads.
234. Flatten a large box to make a temporary cardboard surf board or body board.
235. If you’ve got a lot of old VHS tapes or DVD/Blu-Ray videos, use a box to store them by genre.
236. Use some scissors to create a template that you can put inside clothes for maintaining their shape while in storage.
237. Try putting strips of cardboard inside wet shoes to draw moisture out.
238. Create abstract art by overlapping square cutouts with glue.
239. Cut cardboard into strips and tape those strips onto a dowel to make a toy for cats–they go crazy for the stringy cardboard strips.
240. Donate a box to someone who is moving, or a shelter.
241. A few strips of cardboard (or small boxes cut in half) can make for great office/desk organizers.
242. A few cuts and some glue can turn a cardboard box into a fun Star Wars speeder for kids to use.
243. Shred old cardboard boxes to pack valuables into new ones. The strips of cardboard can protect your fragile stuff.
244. Make a toy rocking chair using crescent-shaped runners, two flat sheets of cardboard, and strips for legs.
245. Collect a lot of magazines? Use an empty box as a simple magazine holder.
246. Gather a few boxes and color them with pencils or markers to make a mini city skyline.
247. An old box can easily be used for storing grocery bags.
248. Use a few sheets of cardboard cut to fit your drawer in order to make some sock drawer separators.
249. Use a thin cardboard box rolled up to make a refillable caulking tube.
250. Attach popsicle sticks to the top of a small box and decorate it with a marker to make a cardboard toy helicopter.
251. Create a fun fruit stand for kids.
252. Make your own cup holder (or coffee cozy) with a strip of cardboard rolled up and taped on one end.
253. A few boxes can be used to create a cat condo, with windows and doors cut out in various places.
254. Strap or glue a balloon to a matchbox with button wheels and toothpick axles to create a self-propelled vehicle.
255. Use a small box as a jewelry box.
256. Place a strip or two of tape (with the sticky side facing out) around a cardboard roll in order to create a lint roller.
257. Use some scissors and glue to create a play cardboard toilet (we suggest not using a box as a real toilet).
258. Use old boxes as oversized Lego blocks.
259. Why not use an empty box as a temporary laundry hamper?
260. Lay a flattened sheet of cardboard under carpet to use as insulating and padding.
261. Cut out a large sheet of cardboard to match the size of your windshield. Fold it into fifths, wrap it in tinfoil to maximize sun blockage.
262. Two small boxes can be colored and cut to make some fun, cardboard monster-looking feet.
263. Cut a box so it’s flat and use it as an instant window shade.
264. Cut flattened boxes into a fun headboard design for a child’s bed.
265. Cut out silhouettes of animals for use as hunting targets.
266. If you’re feeling ambitious, grab some tools and a spare bike to create a kinetic cardboard rhino.
267. Cut out card-sized pieces and use crayons or markers to make a custom cardboard card deck.
268. Use one box as a container and another as a dispensing unit with a thin piece leading to a hole in order to create a cardboard candy dispenser.
269. Play stove for the kids to cook “food” in (also made of cardboard).
270. Shred or cut cardboard to create chew material for a rabbit to enjoy.
271. A sturdy box (or a series of boxes stuck within one another) can be used as a small stepping stool.
272. Dip cardboard in plaster and, after letting the cardboard dry, spray with sealant to temporarily repair holes in your roof.
273. Using an empty cardboard box, some tape, sticks (or pencils), and a few strips of cardboard, make an intricate marble run.
274. Hang cardboard from the ceiling between two rooms to create a type of door.
275. Soundproof your room by using cardboard as sound panels by placing sheets against walls and windows.
276. With enough boxes you can make a mini cardboard haunted house.
277. Cut out one side of a cardboard box to create an artist’s pallet for mixing paint.
278. Stack and glue a few boxes together to create a cardboard bookcase.
279. Use a box turned sideways as a cardboard hockey net (for a game of street hockey).
280. Grab a box and line the inside with a removable plastic sack to create a trash bin.
281. Use a single sheet of cardboard and a mothball attached to a pencil to make a “quiet gong”.
282. A strip of cardboard can easily be used as disc sand paper.
283. Check for household leaks by laying out a piece of cardboard for a few hours.
284. Stack boxes and tape them together to make a fun cardboard kitty playground.
285. Cut a viewing hole in one side of a box and attach a cardboard “claw” to a string taped to the top in order to create a cardboard toy crane machine.

286. A few sturdy boxes can be used to create your very own cardboard throne.
287. Stuck a flattened cardboard box on the floor to use as a “drop cloth” while you paint.
288. Use a series of boxes painted and taped to a vehicle base to create a home-made parade float.
289. Cut out animal figure and some arrows to make a cardboard weather vane.
290. Make some cardboard swords by cutting out a pattern from a flattened box.
291. If you cut pieces of cardboard into small strips you can make durable cupcake liners.
292. Make a small animal kennel out of a box by cutting a door from one side (and some breathing holes).
293. A few boxes can easily transform into a cardboard drum set.
294. With some scissors and tape you can turn boxes into fun stage props.
295. Strap some tape or straps on a box to make a cheap backpack.
296. Cut out one side of a box to create a cardboard soccer goal.
297. Get crafty with some scissors and tape to create a cardboard bulldozer for the beach or sandbox.
298. A small box makes for a great way to store knitting needles.
299. Cut a few pieces of cardboard into various shapes to make custom cookie cutters.
300. Use two small boxes with holes cut in the tops to create some quirky cardboard shoes.
301. Use cutup strips from a cardboard box to make decorative mini apples.
302. Bring out the charitable side of your neighborhood or office by using a box for clothing donations.
303. Use spare boxes for food storage.
304. Use paint and a flattened cardboard box to create an “Alice in Wonderland” card costume.
305. Use black and red crayons to create checkers and a checker board.
306. Get crafty and turn a box into a dollhouse by decorating it with markers and fabric.
307. A few pieces of cardboard can be used as insulation to protect fragile items.
308. Fold a piece of cardboard into thirds so you can fold it back onto itself, then glue another piece to it as a diagonal support to create cardboard bookends.
309. If you need it: use a box as a pillow by smashing it down somewhat but keeping one side smooth and flat.
310. Cut out a cardboard template of a hand and use it to keep your gloves in good condition.
311. Use duct tape and back lighting for a bar to serve drinks.
312. By cutting a few squares out of cardboard and using tape to put them together you can make a really fun windball.
313. Add some color and other materials with glue or tape to create artistic cardboard sculptures.
314. Flatten a box and use it to cover a broken or cracked window.
315. Cut sheets of cardboard into seashell designs. Cover with white paper and color with marker for a snazzy backdrop.
316. Use boxes of different sizes to create a Lego costume.
317. A few sheets of cardboard can be taped together and placed on a downward slope to make a cardboard slide.
318. Strip apart the layers of a piece of cardboard to create a quirky pocket pen protector.
319. Use an exacto knife and a flattened box to create life-size cutouts of people for decoration or to deter would-be robbers.
320. Tape a few triangle pieces to the ends of a small box, then cut a hole in the top of the box to create “dinosaur feet.”
321. Use a small box as a paper holder for the office.
322. Use a small piece of cardboard and some scissors and crayons to create a fun, toy microphone.
323. Long, thin cardboard boxes can be used as storage for fishing poles.
324. Use a single piece of cardboard with keys drawn onto it to make a play computer keyboard.
325. Just lay a flat piece of cardboard on a flat service for a portable ironing board (be careful not to get burned and to not start a fire!).
326. Fill a box with candy and tape it shut, then decorate it with colored pencils and strips of paper to make a piñata.
327. A few sheets of cardboard can be folded, cut, and placed together to make a fun teepee tent.
328. Create a solar system support structure by attaching Styrofoam balls to pencils glued to the base of the box.
329. Sides of a box can be cut out in different shapes and colored with pencils or markers to make cardboard toy food.
330. Use a small box with either two belts or ropes attached to it in order to create a toy cardboard rocket pack.
331. Some scissors can easily turn any box into a few easy-to-decorate picture frames.
332. Turn an empty box into a play washing machine or dryer for kids.
333. A long box and a flattened box can make for an interesting cardboard umbrella.
334. Use a spare sheet of flattened cardboard as a spray paint shield.
335. Cut some of the length off of a box to create a recyclable utensil tray or organizer.
336. Make a play dishwasher and dishes for a playhouse.
337. Take out your current shoe liner and draw an outline for a replacement boot or shoe liner.
338. Cut a slit into the front of a thin box to create a play cardboard DVD player.
339. If you’re in the process of moving, use a large box as a temporary dining room table.
340. Use a box as a dust cover by cutting down one side and laying the box over whatever it is that needs covering.
341. Make a quick and easy motorcycle or bicycle seat with some cut out cardboard and duct tape.
342. Layer several pieces together for a cat scratcher.
343. Decorate a child’s room or play room with cardboard, life-size animal cutouts (decorated however you’d like).
344. Cut into a squiggly design to create a seaweed backdrop. Color with poster board glued onto the cutout.
345. Flatten out a cardboard box to create a frame for snow fort.
346. Cut a hole into the box and add a bag to make a disposable camping toilet (cardboard can’t do much for the smell, unfortunately).
347. Cut out three or four fins for the fletching on a cardboard tube that you cap with cone of cardboard or paper to create a rocket ship.
348. Attach some toy wheels to a small box and use crayons to color them and make some cardboard toy train cars.
349. Tape a few fins to a larger box, then paint it to make a cardboard space shuttle for kids.
350. Piece together large pieces for a homemade gazebo.
351. Cutup a few boxes and use the scraps as packing material for breakables while moving or storing your stuff.
352. A few sturdy boxes, a few planks of wood, a lot of glue, and some sweat can turn into a fun child’s playhouse.
353. Glue some felt onto a sheet of cardboard and glue on some small walls to create a cheap, cardboard pool table.
354. Cut out some silhouettes or staple some white paper to a large circle to create shooting targets.
355. A few spare boxes can be cut, glued together, and decorated to create a cardboard ice cream truck for kids.
356. Stick a phone into the box and voila: instant, somewhat private, phone booth.
357. Make a temporary tree fort using wood as a base and cardboard as walls/decorations.
358. Fold a sheet of cardboard in half to use as a (fairly reliable) document protector.
359. Add cardboard or paper ducts and use some paint to create a blocky robot suit.
360. Tape two flat pieces of cardboard to a large box to create a quick-and-easy toy airplane.
361. If you’re a crafty type you can use a small box to store fabric scraps, decorating it to match what’s inside (of course).
362. Use a small cardboard box as a card holder (for greeting cards, postcards, valentines, etc.).
363. If you have hardwood floors, use small sheets of cardboard as padding under chairs to protect the floor.
364. Use a box taped shut as a temporary nightstand.
365. Create a small, cardboard maze or use a rolled-up sheet of cardboard to use as hamster toys.