There are some boxes that it would be a shame to cut up. You know the ones – those thick, super sturdy cardboard boxes that are just so useful for storing any number of things. This is just the type of box that is great to keep for turning into storage DIY projects.

But, you might need to beautify a box a little if you want to have it on display in your home! Here’s a really simple idea for upcycling cardboard boxes into practical, yet attractive, storage solutions. Just cover them in a pretty fabric, and use some twine to add interest. Voila! Beautiful storage in minutes.

This DIY Cardboard Christmas Tree Collar is super cute and budget friendly.

Transform a simple dollar store wood pumpkin sign & a piece of cardboard into a beautiful piece of fall decor: a corrugated cardboard pumpkin craft.

Transform a dollar store Easter egg sign with a Corrugated Easter Bunny Cutout to make a cute decoupage sign for spring.

This Christmas Tree Farm Sign is made from scrap cardboard, a plain wood sign, and a few supplies you most likely already have on hand.

Don't throw away your cereal box and instead use it to make a few Christmas Gift Tags!

A cereal box and plastic Easter eggs come together to make super cute and festive Hanging Gold Bells.

These Mini Corrugated Tree Ornaments are made with a recycled box and a few other supplies I already had on hand. An easy and inexpensive Christmas craft!

See how to make your own DIY Organizer with this tutorial for a Cardboard Bottle Carrier Craft. Organize your desk with this simple upcycle project.

Turn an ordinary box into an upcycled cardboard cactus craft with this fun and easy tutorial!

I decided to organize and store my favorite pens in a DIY desk organizer that’s super easy to make.

This tutorial is easy to follow and allows for lots of versatility, meaning you can make it unique to your home decor style.

Have a pile of derelict boxes hanging around? Upcycled cardboard lanterns are the perfect way to transform trash into imaginative home decor that you can enjoy all year 'round. These simple lanterns are a breeze to make and add a cozy glow to any space.

Grab a cardboard box and make some cute gingerbread houses. It’s a very affordable and fun craft to make.

Yes, it is possible to make cardboard wall art look cool. The project is as simple as freehand cutting triangles and painting them, but it takes a little longer than a typical Design Improvised project. This is the perfect easy project for a Sunday afternoon this summer!

Upcycle a cracker box into this Faux Galvanized Vase and create a beautiful flower arrangement for spring.

This tutorial will show you how to use cardboard to make hexagon trays, that are decoupaged with napkins to give them a beautiful design.

Cardboard is a great material to make a side table or coffee table for several reasons. It's cheap to buy, easy to work with, and it is lightweight plus strong... strong enough to make this table!

Instead of throwing away your stack of Christmas boxes, cut them up and craft a striking piece of textural art for your living room.

If you love taking things that you'd normally throw away and use them to create something new and cool, you'll love this kids guitar craft made from cardboard.

Alternatively, if your box is a little more flimsy, you might not be averse to cutting it up. Even slightly tatty scraps of cardboard will make a great base for this flowered monogram from Home Made Lovely.

Just cut a shape out of cardboard (your first initial, or any other shape you want), and use it as a mount for faux flowers. It looks beautiful in an ornate frame. It’s such a simple idea, but looks so effective!

If you love eye-catching wall decor, this is the cardboard craft idea for you! Just cut shapes out of some thick cardboard to create this incredible DIY deer head from Dream A Little Bigger. There’s a free pattern on the website, so you don’t even need any artistic ability for this one.

I love how this version has been spray painted gold and decorated with flowers – talk about a statement piece! But of course, you can decorate your deer head in any way you like.

Did you know how easy it is to make cardboard look like metal?! You just need some spray paint and turmeric powder – yes, really! – to give this incredible galvanized steel effect.

Grillo Designs used this technique to create these amazing galvanized metal letters to hang in her home. Would you ever believe they’re made from old cardboard boxes?!

If creating faux galvanized steel seems a little complicated for you, these simple wrapped cardboard storage boxes from Lovely Etc. might be more your thing. Transform an old diaper box into a useful storage box using just some old wrapping paper and metal label holders.

If you have enough wrapping paper, you can use the same design to cover several boxes, as well as other items in your home. Nobody will guess that your home aesthetic is built around some old wrapping paper!

If you have some time on your hands, why not get stuck in to making this incredible cardboard house for all her dolls from Crafts By Courtney!

It’s definitely a labor of love, and will take longer than most of the other projects in this collection, but wow. What an end result! This dollhouse is truly stunning.

Inside your dollhouse, you can either use any doll furniture you already have, or even make cardboard furniture too!

To create a real statement piece, try adding handles to your covered cardboard boxes by using old belts! These belted totes from Brit + Co are versatile storage solutions that look really stunning.

Just cover a sturdy old cardboard box in fabric, and decorate with metal brads. Then add a handle made from an old leather belt.

These tote bags are perfect for storing balls of yarn, blankets, toys, magazines, or anything else that needs a new home.

If you can get your hands on some decorative peel-and-stick paper, it’s perfect for breathing new life into an old box. Again, you can cover all sorts of things in a room with the same paper, to give a cohesive theme to the room.

I love this upcycled cardboard box from Our House Now A Home, which also has a stunning teal inside. Just this subtle splash of color gives the box such a fun personality.

If you have kids, they will love this shoebox theatre from Handmade Charlotte. It’s a wonderful way to tell stories with the little stick puppets. Older children could even get involved with making it, as it’s pretty straightforward.

Once you’ve created the basic box shape of the theatre, you can use it to tell stories with all sorts of characters. This version shows Antarctic animals, but you could also make farm animals, safari animals, or any other theme.

Here’s another cardboard craft that kids will love! These cardboard easels from Artbar will make painting even more fun for your kids – or for yourself! Having your very own easel is such a nice novelty.

Plus, these cardboard easels can be used again and again, as they can simply be folded up to store. These are such a quick cardboard craft to quickly make use of all those big cardboard boxes in your recycling bin.

Squares of cardboard makes brilliant photo frames – like these decorated cardboard photo frames from Let’s Do Something Crafty.

There are all sorts of ways to upcycle a simple square of cardboard into a beautiful frame. Wrapping the sides in colorful yarn is an easy option, which kids could join in with too. You can also simply paint the frames (with added glitter, of course).

I love the idea of making a whole set of these little frames, to display your family photos in a fun way.

If you’ll be using your upcycled cardboard box to store anything heavy, you might find the cardboard isn’t quite strong enough. A simple way to make your box more sturdy is to add strips of wood at the corners, like in these cardboard storage boxes from Ohoh Deco.

This is one of those cardboard crafts that nobody will believe was homemade – it’s so effective!

Everyone loves receiving letters and postcards (let’s be honest, any mail that doesn’t come from the bank is a welcome change!). But there’s no reason you can only send shop-bought postcards.

Try making your own DIY postcards, like these from One Good Thing. Just cut a rectangle of cardboard from any old box, and decorate it however you like. Add the address and a stamp, along with your message, and it’s ready to send. What a fun activity to share with friends and family who live far away!

Make some creative and eco-friendly Valentine’s Day decor with these charming upcycled cardboard hearts embellished with yarn, scrap cloth, and sheet music.