Recycled Food Box Crafts

  • An Abstract Floral Painting On A Recycled Box

    Since I shared with you some artful painted gift boxes made from upcycled boxes of all kinds, that have been adding cheer to our home this Chanukah, I just had to include this painted floral gift box that I actually made quite a few months ago. It is not part of the holiday decor, but…

  • Artful Painted Giftboxes From Recycled Food Boxes

    Artful Painted Giftboxes From Recycled Food Boxes

    I have to say, there is something so very very satisfying about making a painting on a recycled cardboard food box! And this year whimsical painted boxes, on the small side, are a big part of my Chanukah/winter decorating! The themes are not specifically Chanukah, which means I can keep on using them until Purim,…

  • Graffiti Mittens Recycled Gift Box Craft

    Graffiti Mittens Recycled Gift Box Craft

    Ready to practice your painting and drawing skills and make the funnest winter themed gift box ever? What can I tell you, this one is a winner, not just the color combo, but the fun artful style, and the fact that it looks much more complicated than it really is! This winter clothes theme came…

  • Abstract Floral Gift Boxes From Recycled Packaging Are A Gift In Themselves

    Abstract Floral Gift Boxes From Recycled Packaging Are A Gift In Themselves

    This year’s crafts for chanukah are all about bright colors and abstract shapes that look oh so artful and festive! Practicing some painting techniques on gift bags, cereal boxes or even smaller recycled cardboard food boxes is a great way to make some art that isn’t precious and has a use, and if it doesn’t…

  • Ice Cream Cone Gift Tags From A Recycled Ice Cream Cone Box!

    Ice Cream Cone Gift Tags From A Recycled Ice Cream Cone Box!

    Ice cream cone gift tags from an ice cream cone box are just the cutest and one of the quickest recycling crafts ever! As I was trying to clear out all the recycling items that I hoard, including a lovely pink ice cream cone box from a certain Israeli brand, the idea struck and within…

  • Mini Cardboard T-Shirts For Birthday Party Decor!

    Mini Cardboard T-Shirts For Birthday Party Decor!

    DIY mini cardboard t-shirts are just the cutest for birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, graduation, baby showers, casual weddings, and to welcome guests or just because! Simply make some mini cardboard t-shirts, decorate them with the message or graphics that works for your party, and voila, you can hang them on a string with mini clothespins, attach…

  • Robot Craft From Recycled Packaging….For A Birthday Party!

    Introducing some super fun recycled packaging robots that you can make for birthday party decor or anytime, just because. These robots can be made by kids with some adult assistance for the assembly, or by parents who just might want to surprise a little one on their birthday, which is what I did. Mind you…

  • Drawing Exercise For Kids: Use Small Boxes To Create A City

    Here’s a fantastic drawing craft that’s also a recycling craft — drawing on the un-printed side (the inside) of small medicine and food packaging to create a cityscape of buildings. The results of my seven year old’s efforts were so amazing that I haven’t decided if I want to frame them as is, or assemble…

  • Recycle Cardboard Boxes & Kids Can Make Adorable Gift Packages!

    Been saving those cereal and cracker boxes? Now is the time to use them to make super sweet gift packages for Purim mishloach manot, or for any occasion— who wouldn’t love to receive a gift packaged in one of these great works of art? And the kids will feel so proud of themselves, you they…

  • Make Your Own Stamps From Craft Foam, And Get Stamping!

    Above: A tea box is recycled, stamped on the blank side, and then re-glued inside out! You can also purchase blank boxes and make as many as you desire for party favors or small gifts. Rosh HaShana is in another two weeks, so you still have time to make some handcrafted cards for friends and…