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Household Box Crafts

Find many craft projects using miscellaneous household boxes boxes. A great way to craft green and recycle cereal, laundry, and other small boxes.
Bean Bag Toy House
Instructions to make a house for a bean bag toy or other stuffed animal.
Check Box Camera
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
Check Box Camera
Instructions to make a pretend camera using a check box, toilet tisuse roll, and a few other supplies.
Check Box Camera
See a picture of the Check Box Camera craft made by Krista.
Hugs Box Gift Craft
Pathfinder gives instructions for making a fun gift.
Modular Modern House
Make a mini house using a shoe box, cardboard, and paper towel roll - shared by Angie.
Office Supply Organizers
This craft is featured in chapter 6 of the About.com Guide to Family Crafts book.
Recycled Desk Set
Angie Jane explains how to make a desk set by recycling household items.
Valentine Box
Make a cool box to collect Valentine's Day cards in. A fun way to recycle an old shoe box.
Valentine Mailbox
Instructions for making a Valentine's Day card mailbox using an old laundry detergent box - submitted by Carmelita.
Box Guitar
This is an easy way to make a guitar using an old shoe box or tissue box, rubber bands, scissors, a paper-towel tube, and a pencil.
Magazine Holder
This craft is made using large cereal boxes.
Magic Box
Surprise your friends with this magic box that brings them good luck!
Mosaic Heart Box
Recycle a heart shaped candy box into a clever mosaic look with this arts and crafts project for kids and adults.
Odds'n Ends Box
This easy craft project costs pennies to make and is a great gift, especially for Father's Day. Dads and Grandpas are often overlooked when it comes to crafting ideas. This design can be modified to suit children as well as adults.
Paper Jewelry Box
I have made different versions of this project, so feel free to make one for your own trinkets!
Purple People Eater
A fun paper mache project that can be used for fun and games.
Sweethearts Mini Frame
This is a darling and fun little Valentine’s Day craft amade using a Sweathearta candy box.

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