Household Box Crafts

Instructions to make a house for a bean bag toy or other stuffed animal.

Feliz explains how you can make a magazine holder using an empty cereal box.

This is a fun recycling craft that not only encourages kids to practice their drawing skills, but also gives them a finish product they can play with long after the crafting is done.

See a picture of the Check Box Camera craft made by Krista.

Haunted style houses for miniature Halloween scenes are easy for any age group to build using these free printables and recycled brown paper bags and empty boxes.

Pathfinder gives instructions for making a fun gift.

Make a mini house using a shoe box, cardboard, and paper towel roll - shared by Angie.

This craft is featured in chapter 6 of the About.com Guide to Family Crafts book.

Angie Jane explains how to make a desk set by recycling household items.

Follow these instructions and learn how to make a Valentine's Day card mailbox using an empty laundry detergent box and a few other supplies.

Discover how to make a fun bank using a cereal box and a few other supplies.

Carol Ann shares her sand castle craft instructions.

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.

This craft is made using large cereal boxes.

Surprise your friends with this magic box that brings them good luck!

Recycle a heart shaped candy box into a clever mosaic look with this arts and crafts project for kids and adults.

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.

I have made different versions of this project, so feel free to make one for your own trinkets!

This is a darling and fun little Valentine’s Day craft amade using a Sweathearta candy box.