Cardboard crafts and cardboard DIY projects harness the unexpected potential of a material often tucked away in corners for storing items deemed unnecessary. For those passionate about DIY, cardboard offers a canvas for creativity, inviting you to engage in a variety of hands-on projects. Whether it’s constructing innovative bookshelves, designing unique phone holders, crafting decorative chandeliers, or building cozy pet homes, these cardboard crafts embody the spirit of resourcefulness. Dive into the world of cardboard DIY projects and discover how you can transform this humble material into something extraordinary. Embrace the opportunity to think outside the box—literally and creatively!
![20 Ingeniously Creative Cardboard Projects to Realize at Home Ingeniously Creative Cardboard Projects to Realize at Home](https://homesthetics.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Desktop65.jpg)
store books and magazines in a cardboard bookshelf
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![Cardboard-bookshelf-634x626](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI2MzQiIGhlaWdodD0iNjI2IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNjM0IDYyNiI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iI2NmZDRkYiIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)
create a miniature cardboard chair for your little toddler
![cardboard-chair](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI2MDAiIGhlaWdodD0iNDg2IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNjAwIDQ4NiI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iI2NmZDRkYiIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)
a simple geometric pendant light made from cardboard
![cardboard-pending-light](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI1NTAiIGhlaWdodD0iNjA5IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNTUwIDYwOSI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iI2NmZDRkYiIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)
a fun cardboard playhouse that can be folded and is space efficient
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![DIY-cardboard-tray-634x422](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI2MzQiIGhlaWdodD0iNDIyIiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNjM0IDQyMiI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iI2NmZDRkYiIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)
teach your young how to make a cardboard vase and paper flowers for decorative purposes
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![cardboard-vase-with-paper-made-flowers](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI0NzgiIGhlaWdodD0iNjQwIiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNDc4IDY0MCI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iI2NmZDRkYiIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)
make a shelter for your furry friends from this cheap versatile material
![Cardboard-cat-house-](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI0NTIiIGhlaWdodD0iNTY0IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNDUyIDU2NCI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iI2NmZDRkYiIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)
![DIY-cardboard-laptop-case-634x471](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI2MzQiIGhlaWdodD0iNDcxIiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNjM0IDQ3MSI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iI2NmZDRkYiIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)
an useful laptop stand can be made from cardboard
![DIY-Cardboard-laptop-stand-634x475](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI2MzQiIGhlaWdodD0iNDc1IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNjM0IDQ3NSI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iI2NmZDRkYiIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)
entertain your kids with a cardboard castle
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![Cardboard-castle](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI2MjIiIGhlaWdodD0iNDYwIiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNjIyIDQ2MCI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iI2NmZDRkYiIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)
cut and fold cardboard to make a phone holder
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![Cardboard-iPhone-dock](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI2MDAiIGhlaWdodD0iNDA1IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNjAwIDQwNSI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iI2NmZDRkYiIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)
organize your crafting space with an efficient storage space
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crown your little king or queen with a handmade cardboard crown
![Cardboard-crowns-634x389](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI2MzQiIGhlaWdodD0iMzg5IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNjM0IDM4OSI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iI2NmZDRkYiIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)
organize your desk creatively
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![Cardboard-desk-organizer-634x356](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI2MzQiIGhlaWdodD0iMzU2IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNjM0IDM1NiI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iI2NmZDRkYiIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)
![cardboard-shelves-634x373](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI2MzQiIGhlaWdodD0iMzczIiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNjM0IDM3MyI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iI2NmZDRkYiIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)
frame your family photos
![DIY-cardboard-picture-frame](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI1NTAiIGhlaWdodD0iMzc3IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNTUwIDM3NyI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iI2NmZDRkYiIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)
a pink cardboard chandelier can add a touch of glamour
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![DIY-cardboard-chandelier](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI1NzAiIGhlaWdodD0iNTcwIiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNTcwIDU3MCI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iI2NmZDRkYiIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)
be inventive and teach your kid how to make a cardboard camera
![Cardboard-camera](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI1NzAiIGhlaWdodD0iNDAwIiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNTcwIDQwMCI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iI2NmZDRkYiIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)
make a DIY cardboard wall clock
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![DIY-cardboard-clock-634x278](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI2MzQiIGhlaWdodD0iMjc4IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNjM0IDI3OCI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iI2NmZDRkYiIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)
create DIY cardboard gift cards for the next holidays
![DIY-cardboard-gift-tags](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI1OTAiIGhlaWdodD0iNDExIiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNTkwIDQxMSI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iI2NmZDRkYiIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)
What do you think about using cardboard in DIY projects? Feel free to share your ideas in the comment section below.