Cardboard boxes come and go in our lives, but sometimes, we tend to forget that each one is a new craft project or decor piece. Use ordinary boxes to create childrens playhouses, hanging closet organizers and even doll carriers. Depending upon the size and shape of the boxes there are all sorts of home decor projects you can do. If you have boxes that are different shapes and sizes there is a unique shelf you can build that takes no hardware or implements.
Use three different size boxes to create the unusual display shelf. Set one box in a rectangular manner and another inside that one, turned in a diamond shape, then another inside that one, set in a square shape. The three boxes together form one unique shelf that can hold anything from small pictures to collectibles.
Ordinary brown cardboard boxes arent all that attractive. White boxes are somewhat more appealing but either type of box can be decorated before being used as a shelf. Cover the boxes, inside and out, with fabric or cloth. Choose lightweight cloth that wont allow the brown box to show through. White boxes can be decorated with metallic tape, rubber stamping or even paint markers. Decorate all three boxes just alike or make each box different but coordinating. Its not imperative that you make an arrangement that features a rectangular box, a smaller diamond-shaped box, then a much smaller square box. There are any number of combinations you can create. Make one box square, the next one triangular, and the smallest one circular. Or, use only two boxes, placing a square one inside a circular one. Theres no absolute number of boxes that must be used and theres no absolute combination of shapes. The box shelves you make dont necessarily have to hold or display objects. The boxes themselves, arranged inside each other, can actually be art. The colorful or patterned paper or cloth you choose will grab the attention of your visitors. The boxes can be large and deep or small and shallow. You decide on the two, three, or more boxes you use. If the boxes will wedge tightly inside each other its not even necessary to glue or otherwise secure them. If they dont fit tightly you can use glue or double-sided tape to attach the boxes inside each other. Double-sided tape adds a bit of dimension to the creation since it causes one box to stand out slightly from the previous one. Thats because the double-sided tape is much thicker than ordinary tape. The box-inside-a-box technique doesnt absolutely have to be for walls. Make a set that sits on a desk to hold markers, stapler, and more. Create large ones that sit on the floor and kids can use them like cubby holes. They can tuck slippers, stuffed animals, small toys and other items into the various sections created when you place the boxes together. Dont have cardboard boxes? You can make something similar with baskets. Choose two or three baskets and place them inside each other to form the shelf or cubby holes. The baskets can be plastic or even wicker. Paint the wicker one, two, or three different colors to make a colorful display. Or, display the wicker as-is without painting. Whether you make the shelves from baskets or cardboard boxes youll be surprised at how great they look. And, not only do they look great, theyre very functional. Hang them or set them in bedrooms, bathrooms, dens, living rooms or other areas of the home. Youll love the attention they get so much so that youll want to make a set for every room in the house.
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