Cardboard Box Creations

Cardboard Box Creations

If you’re newly moved, odds are your living room still has a stash of cardboard boxes that protected your possessions in transit. In a quest to keep them from collecting dust in your garage or overflowing your recycling bin, unleash your inner artist and see which creative ways you can put those old cardboard boxes to use. And with Halloween right around the corner, now is the perfect time to turn those leftover moving boxes into something magical, fun…and even a little spooky!

So imagine yourself and a squad of neighborhood kids with shining eyes finding your homemade cardboard rocket ship in the driveway, the one with the rainbow flames that shoot out of the back. Or somewhere to build your own haunted house in the backyard with those same moving boxes that housed your kitchenware. Yes, you benefited from the help of Utah moving companies in getting your belongings carried carefully from one place to another, but now it’s time to give those boxes a more public life.

Let’s talk costumes first. Halloween can be expensive, and who wants to spend a fortune on an outfit that’s going to see the light of day only once? Instead, have the kids design and paint a life-size cardboard robot, a flying airplane or even a giant dinosaur. You can turn those leftover boxes into homemade costumes that people will be asking where you bought it. With a pair of scissors, some paint and a little imagination, you can transform cardboard boxes into conversation pieces up and down the block.

For those of you who like to host parties, how about a creepy cardboard maze? A little bit of forethought and you can transform your backyard into a haunted adventure. Create walls with boxes, then deck them out in ghostly figures or cobwebs from old sheets. Have your friends over for a scary fun night! Remember, this maze is not just a maze…it’s a memory in the making…a story to be told every Halloween for years to come.

I have one friend who recently relocated to Utah whose kids have turned the leftover boxes into a mini amusement park in their living room, complete with rides. They constructed slides, tunnels and even a “ferris wheel” out of stacked boxes. It wasn’t just cardboard, it was creativity, teamwork and lots of laughs. Before they could blink, an ordinary move had transformed into a weekend of action and play. And, truth be told, after the stress of moving, who wouldn’t want a little fun?

If you want something simple once in a while, try your hand at cardboard art. You can make wall hangings, sculptures or even mini furniture. A sleek cardboard coffee table may rotate through your living room, or an upbeat piece of wall art might enliven your kids’ playroom. The sky is the limit, and they’re also a great bonding opportunity with friends and family.

And if you’re searching for Utah movers to assist with your next venture, don’t forget those times with My Small Moves. They got you through the transition and now it’s time to have some fun with what’s left behind.

So, what are you waiting for? Snag some paint, collect the boxes and let your imagination roam free! It’s a great opportunity to put your moving boxes — if you’ve got any remaining! — to new good use, and with some creativity and elbow grease in one afternoon, have kicks that don’t just align with the holiday season but provide laughter and delight in your home. Let’s all get in the creative and recycling spirit, one cardboard box at a time. Happy crafting!