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Taking the time to create and reinvent decorative objects, besides taking the focus off your personal problems, can result in beautiful pieces for your home or, even, as a gift for a loved one.
With the concept of sustainability increasingly present, a good idea is to give new uses to materials that would be discarded because they have already fulfilled their initial function. However, most objects can gain a new role, either with a specific use or even as a decorative accessory.
Among the numerous possibilities to reuse an item that would be thrown away, it is possible to mention the milk box, a beautiful example of material that can be transformed, besides enabling several new functions for this item. Check out some ideas:
10 tutorials for you to make handicrafts with milk carton
Don't know where to start? Then check out the following selection of several video tutorials, which explain step-by-step 10 projects to reuse an empty milk carton:
1. wallet bag
Using only milk carton, white glue, and printed fabric, it is possible to make a beautiful bag that can also be used as a wallet.
2. zippered Necessarie
Another project that covers the box with fabric and glue, here it is possible to create a necessarie to store small belongings by adding a zipper on its upper edge.
3. monkey-pusher
Aiming at greater organization for the plastic bags used in the home, this bag-pull can be hung in the kitchen, enchanting with its appearance full of pomp and elegance. Bet on the application of flowers for a more charming look.
4. sorbent holder trunk
Another project that has organization as its main goal, this tutorial teaches how to create a small chest with an internal separator, ideal to accommodate the pads, instead of leaving them lying around the bathroom.
5. portfolio
This tutorial will show you how to make a complete wallet with space for cards and bills and a velcro closure. Choose fabrics that match each other but create a contrast between the inside and outside of the wallet.
6. cell phone case
A hard case to protect your cell phone from possible drops or scratches. With a wallet style design, it has a magnet closure for easy handling. No one will believe that this is a product made of recyclable material!
7. jewelry box
Ideal for those who like a well-organized environment, but seek to have accessories such as jewelry and costume jewelry always at hand, this tutorial teaches you how to make a beautiful jewelry box, great for keeping everything in place, as well as embellishing any corner.
8. hygiene kit
Perfect for those who have a baby at home, or even like to have a place set aside in the bathroom for absorbent cotton, cotton swabs, or gauze, this step-by-step teaches how to make a set with three jars to fulfill this function.
9. case
With plenty of room to accommodate school supplies, this rectangular case also has a special space made with elastic bands on the lid, making it easy to access the most frequently used items.
10. decorative vase
Simple and easy to do, this project doesn't need many steps, just cut the milk carton to the desired height and wrap it with a decorative paper of your choice, becoming a good option to accommodate those beautiful natural or artificial flowers.
35 creative projects to give milk cartons a new function
With infinite possibilities, all you have to do is unleash your creativity and create new pieces to decorate or organize your home, or even make items for personal use out of this curinga item. Check out some more projects and get inspired:
1. how about a wallet full of color?
Using chita as the fabric that covers the milk carton, the wallet also has pom-poms and an elastic band, making it easy to open and close. The flowery prints are a great choice for warmer climates.
2. making its presence felt in the home office
This option uses the milk carton as an organizing cover for the self-adhesive notepads, so they don't get dusty, and they also give your desk a very special look.
3. to load whatever you want
Using more than one unit of milk cartons, this recycled material secures the entire structure of the bag, making it stiffer and more firmly resistant, and able to carry heavier objects.
See_also: Decoration of small houses: learn valuable tips to avoid mistakes4. making the garden more charming
Used purely as a decorative piece, here the milk carton was reused in the shape of a birdhouse, being covered with printed fabric and getting an ornamental bird made with felt.
5. a stylish pencil holder
Using only a milk carton cut in half on the diagonal, this pencil holder has separate spaces to store the most diverse stationery items.
6. with plenty of room for the most varied objects
Containing space reserved for items that need a special corner to keep the home organized, this holder shows all its versatility by being made with milk carton and many rubber bands.
7. showing some of the material
Although these pencil holders are covered with fabric to bring more color to the object, they still leave the inside of the milk carton exposed by having its top edges folded. Enchanting with recycling.
8. a great souvenir option
If you're having a party and don't want to spend a lot on souvenirs, then use the party-themed boxes and fill them with sweets or treats for your guests.
See_also: 65 rain of blessing cake designs full of cuteness and love9. making the candy table more beautiful
Still as an option to help decorate a birthday party, milk cartons can be used as candy stands, just assemble them in the desired format and decorate them in the theme of the party.
10. it doesn't even look like they were made with this material
By using boxes as the structure of the bag, these options lose nothing to traditional versions of the accessory. It all depends on the material that will cover them and the props added to the bag.
11. a delicate jewelry box
Besides ensuring organization, a piece as delicate as this one will make the look of any dressing table even more beautiful. The application of roses and pearl string is a differential.
12. a control pad in Christmas mood
To avoid those moments of incessant searching for the TV remote control when it's time to change channels, a beautiful control holder covered in fabric. To use it at any time of the year, bet on neutral printed fabrics, or use thematic fabrics to decorate your home in a festive period.
13. a chest for a little prince
Ideal for decorating and organizing the little one's room, this chest is also made with milk crates. In this case, the material was disassembled, taking the circular shape of the chest, and was also used to make the crown.
14. a vertical absorbent holder
Following the same idea of the absorbent holder in the trunk style, this option has a vertical disposition, with a cutout on the side, ensuring easy access to its contents. Unleash your imagination by using props to decorate your organizer.
15. for lovers of the Star Wars saga
If the number of stationery items for a good fan of this saga is too large, nothing beats a multifunctional pencil holder like this one. Featuring fabric in the theme, it has various niches to help with organization.
16. a makeup organizer to beautify yourself at will
If the dressing table doesn't have many drawers, you need a large makeup container to organize and keep your beauty items always at hand, with space reserved for brushes, lipsticks, and whatever else you want.
17. tea lovers will approve
This beautiful tea sachet holder facilitates access when preparing the beverage, and can accommodate both small boxes of tea and individual sachets.
18. organization is the watchword
Nothing more annoying than reaching into your bag for your headphones and finding them completely tangled in their own wire. To avoid this headache, how about a nice wire organizer with a magnet closure?
19. to write down all appointments
Have you ever thought about using milk carton as a cover for a beautiful agenda? Since the material is rigid, simply cover it with a beautiful fabric and bind it together with the pages of the agenda's core.
20. making the dining table more beautiful
This cutlery holder has everything to make the dining table more beautiful and organized.
21. wallet-shaped elegance
Ideal for those who want a wallet that does not take up too much space in the bag, despite its elongated design, this wallet is thin, with an elastic band to keep everything well kept inside.
22. to decorate the place you want
It can be fixed to the wall in any room of the house, or it can enrich the look of the garden, whether it is indoors or outdoors, this birdhouse brings charm to any environment.
23. of functional design and beauty
A box with the purpose of storing various objects, containing two levels to keep everything in order. The effect caused by the choice of two contrasting fabrics stands out.
24. a handbag that goes from beach to party
Using the milk carton with rounded cut-outs, this handbag was lined with zig-zag fabric and closed with a magnet to keep everything well kept inside. Fashionista, it can be used on any occasion, in the most varied environments.
25. a picture frame with graphics
It can hold up to two photos at the same time, and can be positioned either vertically or horizontally. With vibrant colors, it can brighten up any bookshelf.
26. how about a toy to stimulate the creativity of the little ones?
With endless possibilities when it comes to turning milk cartons into toys, this project is a great example of how doing something with love can ensure fun and joy for children.
27. a magazine rack to put order in the house
For those who consume printed magazines, there is nothing more difficult than keeping several copies organized.
28. two functions in one object
Following the line of the wallet-style cell phone case, this project uses this same item and adds special space to carry cards inside. To do this, simply make small pockets with the fabric that will cover the milk carton.
29. a folder for storing important documents
Using milk cartons to make the folder's hard cover and having various dividers to keep important documents and papers in order, this folder is an indispensable item in any home office.
30. a gift package full of love
It is undeniable that everything that is handmade adds value to the gift. With that in mind, why not make a personalized package made with milk carton? Just cover it with the desired material and add a nice bow. And even this second material can be recycled, as in this case, which used a coffee filter.
31. how about a personalized travel kit?
Here, both the passport holder and the travel tag are made from milk carton and covered with the same fabric used to make the eye patch, neck pillow, and necessarie.
32. making popcorn even tastier
As a popcorn holder, here the milk carton was cut to the ideal height for a portion of the appetizer. If you wish you can cover it with a June theme or any other that your imagination allows.
33. ideal for protecting the glasses
The milk carton, which can accommodate sunglasses or prescription glasses, can become a beautiful eyeglass holder. Just choose the fabric with your favorite pattern and add a magnet closure so that it does not open easily.
34. to take your credit card wherever you go
This not only beautiful card holder has internal pockets, making it possible to carry both credit cards and cash, leaving the traditional wallet at home.
35. the kit that every professional must have
A business card holder with room to accommodate two USB sticks is the essential kit of every professional who needs to take their digital files with them wherever they go. The elastic band helps keep everything in order.
With various possibilities for its reuse, the milk carton is an ideal material to be transformed into decorative objects or for personal and household organization. Choose your favorite project and let your imagination flow!
