It is difficult to think of a more versatile material than cardboard. Everything is made from it: from gift boxes to full-fledged sculptures. Keep 10 beautiful DIY cardboard craft ideas for kids and adults!
1. Cardboard box
The simplest and perhaps the most useful craft! Thanks to the partitions, you can change the shape and number of sections, depending on what you need and for what.
2. House-scratching post for a cat
Did you know that the most environmentally friendly and comfortable scratching posts are now made from cardboard? This will require a lot of corrugated sheets, so the finest hour has come for all the old boxes from household appliances.
3. Cardboard airplane
Such a cute aircraft constructor is obtained from the minimum number of parts. This craft will especially appeal to children who can feel like real engineers.
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4. Animal figurines made of cardboard
The technique for creating these crafts resembles quilling, only cardboard is used instead of paper strips. Then the parts do not need to be twisted so tightly, and they are easier to shape.
5. Movable toys
Toys with moving parts are made using improvised hinges from buttons and threads. And then they make a fun home theater.
6. Ship made of cardboard
There are many ways to make a boat or ship out of cardboard. Try this one first! Build a mast out of a branch and sticks, and don't forget to stretch the sail.
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7. Cardboard city
Cute little houses are assembled according to the same principle as boxes. By the way, you can really hide small gifts in them or even make an Advent calendar.
8. Cardboard hat
A few cardboard circles and rectangles - and now a wide-brimmed cylinder, an elegant sun hat or a cap with a visor is ready. Then they can be covered with fabric, painted or decorated to your taste.
9. Desktop organizer made of cardboard
Thanks to its convenient shape, the elephant-shaped organizer can be used as a stand for stationery and a phone. To make the craft more beautiful, take colored cardboard or cover it with wrapping paper.
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10. Cardboard heart box
The perfect gift wrapping - just decide on the size! You don't even need a lot of blanks here, because the whole box is made up of one piece.
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Our DIY ideas are just the beginning, as cardboard can be used anywhere, however you want. Get inspired!
