How to reuse shoe boxes

Shoeboxes are bulky and often become waste, thus wasting the features that make them so useful. It takes very little, including a modicum of common sense, to ensure that shoeboxes are reused in many ways: first of all as containers, to be placed in wardrobes, for linen, socks, belts, scarves.  But shoe boxes, with the magical touch of creative recycling, are also invaluable for transforming into desk organizers, document holders, and even picture frames.

Jewel case

By removing the lid and inserting inserts like the ones you see above, the old shoe box becomes a convenient jewel caseYou can keep necklaces, bracelets, and earrings organized and at a glance. All at minimal expense.

Container for nail polish and cosmetics

Take a box, decorate the outside with wrapping paper or recycled fabric scraps and then put everything you need inside. trick or the manicure: you will have everything at hand without the risk of losing it.

Pen

In addition to a shoe box, also get some cardboard tubes, the kind that make up the core of toilet paper rolls, and glue them inside the box. Then decorate or paint the outside as you like, and you'll have a container. pen holder or tool holder perfect also to give as a gift to friends.

Container for tapes

Take a large box, make some holes on one of the long sides through which you will pass the strips of such as belt conveyor Colorful ones, so they'll finally be kept organized. Or, simply put them inside as is: you'll never have to search for them in drawers again.

Desk organizer

The lid of a shoe box can also become a useful desk organizerCut strips of cardboard from the box and tape them to the lid to create compartments. It couldn't be easier.

Gift box

Another simple but effective idea for creative recycling of shoe boxes is to transform them into a gift boxYou can leave them plain if they're made of uncolored cardboard. Simply tie a bow or ribbon around the package. If they have the shoe brand on them, you can cover them with patterned paper.

Doll's trunk

Inside a shoe box, worked vertically or horizontally, you can create the spaces for a dollhouseSimply build furniture and accessories using cardboard or small pieces of wood, and the house is ready.

Cable carrier

Place your cell phone and electronic device cables inside a shoebox and then drill holes in it to pass them through: this project will organize your cables and wires without the risk of creating a mess.

Frames

By cutting out a piece from the lid or bottom of the box cornice, you can decorate it by gluing appliques, buttons, sequins and transform it into an extremely original and colorful photo holder.

Container for Christmas balls and decorations

If, when storing the tree ballsIf you realize you've lost their original packaging, don't worry. Simply place them in an old shoe box, writing the contents on the outside. They're more durable than the classic clear plastic tubes they come in, so you don't have to worry about them getting damaged.

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