She Tears Up An Old Cardboard Box And Paints It. What She Makes? Cheap AND Beautiful!

This super simple, inexpensive craft basically has everything. Not only does it make for beautiful decor that is fully functional, the project has a fun little twist that would make it fun for kids, too!

So what do you need? A cardboard box, an X-ACTO knife, and some glue. Yeah, it's that simple. I bet you probably have most of these materials lying around the house anyway.

I love DIY projects because they accomplish three things: 1. They get rid of my ever-lingering boredom. 2. They promote environmental sustainability (since they generally involve repurposing old materials). 3. They almost always cost way less than if you had gone to a store to purchase a pre-made product.

Little home projects like this are a great way to do something productive (that isn't answering your emails) that will have longterm results. With every little project you save money and beautify your home. There's nothing I hate more than coming home to a place that, well, doesn't feel like home. I'm all about aesthetics — and if things don't look right, then I don't feel right. With ongoing DIY projects, slowly but surely, those mantel pieces, shelves, and office supplies will began to paint a more pleasant picture.

So take a little time out of your day to work on a fun project, and check out what this woman does with a mere cardboard box. The end result is beautiful and functional!

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