Fun with Cardboard Box Craft Ideas
We have a bit of a love affair with Cardboard here on Red Ted Art. Similarly to Toilet Paper Rolls, it is a free and super versatile material and we have made so many toys from it that the kids love and play with all the time. With Christmas just over, we have an abundance of cardboard boxes in our house, so I thought sharing cardboard box craft ideas would be the thing to do.
The great thing about cardboard boxes, is that it is something that we tend to throw away. So you can basically just have a go and experiment and not worry about whether you are “wasting” anything. It makes a great canvas for children’s art and there is nothing like letting your kids loose on a cardboard box. Lots of opportunities to explore and discover themselves.
Cardboard Box Craft Ideas Detail/Links
Cardboard Box Pirate Ship & Rowing Boat with Treasure Box
Ok so this is a Christmassy one, but it is so cute – make a Cardboard Reindeer Sleigh – love just the reindeer or sleight on it’s on own too!
Similarly – check out this set of fun and playful Cardboard Zoo Animals.
Cardboard also makes great “hats” for Easter Parades, School Plays and beyond. Here are three fabulous examples – the Flower Pot Hat, the Bunny Hat and the Christmas Tree Hat!
Cardboard boxes are also perfect for the basis of a yarn wrapped craft activity. Here we have two examples. Funky Cardboard Fruit or Yarn Wrapped Flowers!
Or do you want go really big and ambitious? How fabulous is this Cardboard Box Princess Carriage?
Cardboard is the perfect base for any type of collage. We especially love these Cardboard Turkeys (include a free template).
… or cardboard picture frames! A fantastic Father’s Day Gift idea!
Use cardboard as a canvas for art! There are so many projects you can created. Here is an example recycled art project!
Shoe Box Shelves from Bluebear Wood
London Bus from Blue Bear Wood
Papier Mache Chicken from Domestic Goddesque
Giant Letters or Giant Numbers (as party or room decor) from Domestic Goddesque
Additional cardboard box craft ideas, not on the video:
Make a Cardboard Box Doll’s House and Doll’s House Accessories.
Want more cardboard box ideas?! Check out our 40 Cardboard Box Ideas, as well as our Cereal Box Hangout!
