Initially, a simple tissue box seems strategically geared for only a single use. After you take the last of the soft pieces from the box, it’s logical to toss it; it’s disposable, after all. But not so fast: these boxes are poised for potential repurposing, and they are sturdy enough to withstand a bit of trimming, gluing, and primping to create a second life.
If you live to DIY or have been waiting for the perfect project to start, consider upcycling tissue boxes. Doing so is simple and creative, and it results in pieces that you can incorporate into your home for storage, organization or decoration. Here are seven of the most fabulous, fashionable ways to rethink these containers.
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Flower vase
Decorative paper in colors that match your decor transforms a tissue box into a vase for silk flowers. These step-by-step instructions demonstrate just how simple it is to make a flower vase that's ideal for dried or silk flowers. All you need is a tissue box, a pair of scissors, glue, and decorative paper.
Decorative paper in colors that match your decor transforms a tissue box into a vase for silk flowers. These step-by-step instructions demonstrate just how simple it is to make a flower vase that's ideal for dried or silk flowers. All you need is a tissue box, a pair of scissors, glue, and decorative paper.
Washcloth organizer
A tissue box remains in the bathroom — this time, as a washcloth holder. Choose two coordinating paper patterns and a solid ribbon before starting, and heat up a glue gun. Have scissors and a squeeze bottle of clear glue on hand, too. Get the full tutorial here.
A tissue box remains in the bathroom — this time, as a washcloth holder. Choose two coordinating paper patterns and a solid ribbon before starting, and heat up a glue gun. Have scissors and a squeeze bottle of clear glue on hand, too. Get the full tutorial here.
Drawer organizer
Repurposed tissue boxes make great drawer organizers. This tutorial will help get your drawers organized in minutes. For this project, consider the items you want to store stored in the box, and place the corrugated cardboard divider accordingly.
Repurposed tissue boxes make great drawer organizers. This tutorial will help get your drawers organized in minutes. For this project, consider the items you want to store stored in the box, and place the corrugated cardboard divider accordingly.
Plastic bag holder
Corral small plastic bags in a convenient grab-and-go container. In this tutorial, all you'll need to do is stash your empty bags in the recycled container. This project works best with a square tissue box. Be sure to have a utility knife on hand to create the criss-cross opening.
Corral small plastic bags in a convenient grab-and-go container. In this tutorial, all you'll need to do is stash your empty bags in the recycled container. This project works best with a square tissue box. Be sure to have a utility knife on hand to create the criss-cross opening.
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Mail sorter
This tissue box becomes a trendy mail sorter that will dress up any desk or office table. Follow this tutorial to create a fashionable, functional desktop organizer. Consider what categories make sense and construct just the right amount of dividers. You can always add more to accommodate changing needs.
This tissue box becomes a trendy mail sorter that will dress up any desk or office table. Follow this tutorial to create a fashionable, functional desktop organizer. Consider what categories make sense and construct just the right amount of dividers. You can always add more to accommodate changing needs.
Ribbon organizer
Upcycle a square tissue box into a chic ribbon holder. This tutorial ensures that spools of ribbon will never be far-flung in closets or hidden in junk drawers again. The box is also a convenient place to store scissors and other trims all in one place.
Upcycle a square tissue box into a chic ribbon holder. This tutorial ensures that spools of ribbon will never be far-flung in closets or hidden in junk drawers again. The box is also a convenient place to store scissors and other trims all in one place.
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