When you receive a gift hamper, it will usually arrive in a durable cardboard box. This is to ensure that the hamper is properly protected while it is transported. After opening your gift, it’s good to know that there are some great ways to use an old hamper box rather than simply discarding it.

Burlap hamper box transformation

Cover your box with a decorative fabric like burlap and glue. You can add other decorative accents to the exterior of the box. You can use paint, ribbon and other types of embellishments to add colour. You can now use the box to store a variety of items around your home.

Foosball fun

If you want to make something fun out of an old hamper box, you can create your very own foosball table! You will need to make holes for the bars that will protrude on either end. You will need to add stoppers and handles to these sticks as well as ‘players’ (you can use clothing pegs). Before you add the players, don’t forget to paint your box so that you have the effect of grass.

Reuse as a gift or hamper box

You can reuse your box the next time you want to send a gift to somebody else. It’s perfect for holding your gift upright and in place as you transport it. It’s also excellent if you are planning on mailing a parcel.

Store your earrings

Use the lid of the box to hold your earrings and place the lid inside the base (make sure it is perpendicular). You can see all of your earrings and take your pick whenever you need the perfect pair to match your outfit.

Now, when you have an old hamper box laying around, there is no need to let it go to waste. There are plenty of fantastic uses.