Are you looking for some awesome cardboard projects to add to your holiday activities for the kids? This list of easy crafts is just what you need!
Below, you’ll find multiple ways to use your spare boxes. This way, you can choose which makes the most sense for you and your supply stash!
1. DIY Cubby House
This DIY cubby house is the perfect project for those huge boxes you have lying around after birthdays or big deliveries.
You might have to do the construction part, but your kiddo will have an absolute blast decorating it and making it their own little space to play in.
2. Egg Carton Critters
Egg carton crafts are a total favorite in our house! You can turn old egg cartons into these adorable little crawling critters using just some pipe cleaners, paint, and googly eyes.
It’s the perfect craft if your little one is going through a major bug phase right now!
3. Cereal Box Aquarium
credit/tutorial: https://www.thebestideasforkids.com
This cereal box diorama is so adorable and it’s a ton of fun to put together. It looks amazing when it’s all done!
Just glue the top of the box closed and slice out a window on the front. After that, your kids can go wild decorating it however they want!
4. Cardboard Marble Run
credit/tutorial: https://frugalfun4boys.com
You’re going to have so much fun building your very own DIY marble run. This is such a great way to recycle any spare box lids you have hanging around.
The best part is that you can make the course as easy or as tricky as you want!
5. Milk Carton Houses
We just had to include these adorable milk carton houses on our list of kid’s crafts! They are so simple to make.
If you collect enough of them, you can build an entire town! All you need to do is make sure the carton is clean and dry, glue it closed, and then use paint and markers to add all the fun details.
6. Wrapping Paper Roll Swords
credit/tutorial: http://happyvirtue.blogspot.com.au
Turn all those leftover wrapping paper tubes into these super simple toy swords. It’s a fantastic way to reuse them!
If you have kids who enjoy painting or drawing, they’ll have a great time decorating their own swords before they start playing.
7. Shoe Box Dollhouse
credit/tutorial: http://www.creativejewishmom.com
Looking for something fun to do at home? Your little one will absolutely love making a bedroom for their favorite doll or action figure.
A shoebox makes perfect walls, and you can use thick wool for a carpet and sponges to create furniture and bedding. If you have a few shoeboxes, you could build a whole house!
8. Shoebox Foosball
If you want an easy craft for kids, this shoebox foosball table is perfect. I bet it will keep them busy for hours!
Just paint the ends of some pegs and clip them onto wooden skewers. It’s a good idea to snip off or cover any pointy ends if you have younger kids playing.
9. Toilet Roll Animals
There are a ton of toilet roll crafts out there, but we think these cute animals are just the best!
Once you’ve got the basic shape down, you can use paint, paper, and googly eyes to bring all the little details to life.
10. Cardboard Marble Maze
This marble maze will keep your kids busy for so long while they try to get their marble through all the twists and turns.
For the base, you can use two box lids stacked together, and then just glue on popsicle sticks to make the walls. Remember to add some marble-sized holes to make it extra challenging!
