We have rounded up these crafts made from cardboard and you are going to love what we found! We’ve got kids’ crafts, storage ideas, home decor ideas, and more.
Cardboard is cheap and plentiful. This is a great way to use it up in a whole variety of craft projects. Don’t think these are just for kids. There is something here for everyone.
Crafts Made from Cardboard
Be sure to check out the links below and click through on the ones you’re interested in to see the full tutorial.
CARDBOARD CIRCLE WEAVING From Hello Wonderful
This is a fun and easy way to introduce kids to weaving. Simple to make and so colorful and pretty!
DIY CARDBOARD BASKET FOR STORAGE From A Little Craft in Your Day
Get organized in style. This basket begins with a cardboard base.
YARN WRAPPED CARDBOARD LETTERS From Art Bar
These yarn-wrapped letters make a great addition to any room. They would be fun to help divide the space in a shared kids’ room or a dorm room.
CARDBOARD TUBE MONSTERS From The Joy of Sharing
The kids will have a blast creating their own monsters. Make a bunch of them and put on a puppet play.
CARDBOARD DOLLHOUSE WITH LIGHTS The Artful Parent
What little one doesn’t enjoy playing with a dollhouse? This one even lights up!
DIY CARDBOARD PENDANT LIGHT From A Little Craft in Your Day
Can you believe that you can make a working pendant light out of cardboard? A trendy and stylish touch for any room.
DIY SPARKLY MICROPHONE From Our Kid Things
Help the kids make a sparkly microphone and then sit back and watch the fun begin.
CARDBOARD RAINBOW COLLAGE From Art Blog
How cute are these? Grab a bunch of leftover colorful craft items and scraps and let the kids make their own rainbows.
3D FAUX METAL LETTERS From Grillo Designs
Those metal letters are so popular as an industrial-looking decor addition. Now you can make your own faux version!
CARDBOARD BRACELET CUFF From A Little Craft in Your Day
Turn a cardboard ring into a pretty piece of jewelry.
CARDBOARD BOX PIRATE SHIP From Mini Mad Things
Your kids will have such a great time playing pirates in this cardboard ship!
DIY TRIANGLE BOOKENDS From Almost Makes Perfect
We love these bookends. Simple yet stylish. Would you leave them plain, paint them, or cover them in scrapbook or wallpaper?
RECYCLED CEREAL BOX NOTEBOOK From Creative Cynchronicity
This is a great way to use what you have one hand. Grab an old cereal box and some magazines and let the kids make a little notebook.
DIY CARDBOARD CACTI From The House That Lars Built
Can’t or don’t want to grow real plants? These cardboard ones are adorable!
So, what do you think? It’s incredible to think that cardboard can have so many uses.
