Reuse Your Favorite Brand Name Boxes To DIY Unique Decor For Your Plants

With online shopping and ecommerce sales in the U.S. seeing increases as high as 7% in 2024, people are dealing with a slew of excess boxes, many of which are large, bulky, and oversized. If these boxes don't start piling up in every corner of your space, it's possible they'll end up rotting away in a landfill. In fact, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) reports that in 2019, 56% of cardboard waste in the U.S. ended up in landfills instead of being recycled. This type of waste is harmful to the environment, but there are some creative ways to repurpose old shoe boxes that can minimize how many get thrown away. For example, you can reuse your favorite name-brand shoe box to DIY a trendy cover for your plants that also accentuates your style and décor.

One great thing about reusing boxes with your favorite branding is that it's not limited to being just a cover for your plants, and it doesn't have to be for your décor alone. There's also the option to use them as a functional element for indoor gardening. Instead of displaying your favorite plants in these handmade covers, the box can be used as a holder for small seedlings before they are transferred to a larger pot. These DIYs require just a few materials and are ideal for beginners getting started with at-home crafting.

If you're ready to tackle this simple DIY project, start by finding a template online for the planter cover, or go outside the box and design your own to fit the dimensions. Once you have the perfect design, print it out or draw it directly onto your box. Use a sharp utility knife, like the Fiskars SoftGrip Detail Craft Knife, and carefully make marks along the outline. Be sure to work slowly, and not to cut all the way through the material. Create the top half of the cover first by folding along the lines. Repeat the process for the bottom portion of the box. Use glue or a strong adhesive to close the edges and attach the two halves. Now, you can finally place the cover over your planter to display your new creation!

Those who struggle with their green thumb don't have to overlook this repurposing DIY for their old brand-name boxes. You can use old boxes in a reversible tissue box cover project as a way to hide the standard offerings and spice up your space with the varying designs. You can also create budget-friendly organization DIYs using shoeboxes for nearly any room of your home. Next time you splurge and make a purchase from your favorite brand, set the box aside and use it to customize the look of your space.