I try to re-use packaging whenever I can. Every little bit helps when you are trying to live a greener life! The tissue is bought from a local independant shop, and the ribbon I wrap around my bags was a generous gift from freecycle.
It's a bit like wrapping a gift, Open the old box out fully, and wrap it around the item first. I save any boxes which arrive in our house for re-making into posting boxes for my bags, I open them all out flat so they take up less space to store.
A sharp knife is a must.Cut the card to size around the box then tape in place.
Now you have an open tube.
I don't worry over much about the length at this stage as I will trim it next.
Cut the flaps carefully.
At one end, cut down towards the item in each corner.
Then trim the flaps to make them more managable.
At one end, cut down towards the item in each corner.
Then trim the flaps to make them more managable.
Strong tape makes a strong box,
Repeat for the other end and tape over the flaps securely.
I use wide packing tape and stretch it as I stick it down, this makes the box more ridgid.
Repeat for the other end and tape over the flaps securely.
I use wide packing tape and stretch it as I stick it down, this makes the box more ridgid.
The finished box, Custom made and very strong.
5 comments:
What a brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing it with us (and don't worry about not posting it on Wednesday!)
Rachel
Great idea! Thanks for sharing
This is really cool!
great idea...I have received boxes like this and wondered how others had done it!
thanks for sharing...also I like your step by step photos...
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It's great to recycle boxes. I also do the same but turn them inside out so they look plain from the outside and you can write the address on them to send.
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