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Smart Recycling Thoughts for Old Jewelry Boxes

Small jewelry boxes are generally thrown away once their contents have been removed. Pack rats however, will definitely keep these boxes in the hope of doing something useful with them some day. If you are bored, then a recycling project with these boxes will make a good pastime.

The best ones to have would be the boxes that come with velvet or satin interiors that hold earrings or rings. These can be reused in several ways. You can create a sewing kit with these boxes rather than spend money buying yourself a ready-made one.

Take a length of cardboard that will accommodate three such small boxes. Place some hot glue on the board at regular intervals and press down the base of each of these boxes firmly making sure they are evenly apart. You can use one box for pins and needles, another for thread and the third for buttons. Place some glue on the lid of each box and stick on an object that matches its contents.

Get creative and make a small pattern with buttons on one lid, on another glue together some needles, and with the third, place a knot of multicolored threads. Empty bracelet boxes can be converted into spare key holders. Instead of throwing keys around your drawers, use one of the velvet lined bracelet boxes to hold them. Decorate the inner lid of the boxes with keys that you no longer use.

Wooden exteriors of boxes can have the shape of keys etched onto them. The shape of the key can be sketched with a pencil and filled in with sequins. This way you can spot your box instantly in the drawer. Drawers that hold stationery can be quite messy.

Old jewelry boxes can be used to help you organize things. Small cardboard boxes are best used for this project. Glue together a set of boxes on a strong and adequately sized cardboard base. Using boxes of the same color would be nice.

Use a thick strip of ribbon and stick it along the length of each box to use as a label for the contents. These boxes can be used to hold staples, paper clips and even thumb tacks. Much in the same way, boxes can be used to organize tool kits. One set of boxes can be used to hold nails, screws, washers and even driver heads.

The memories of your wedding day are something you will want to cherish forever. Small sized discarded jewelry boxes can help. These little velvet wonders can be used to hold wedding vows, one for each of you. Put these along with your wedding photo in a prominent place.

Boxes can be spruced up by decorating them in the colors of your wedding theme. Lapel pins used by the men on your wedding day can also be utilized to decorate the boxes. Use super glue to fix these boxes onto a decorative glass plate and put along with it a drawstring bag with dried and pressed flowers from your wedding bouquet. These tips can easily help you recycle all these tiny boxes and give them a new lease of life.

This article was written by Ruth D’Souza Prabhu of MarqART Gift Shop. Our jewelry boxes show unique wood grain patterns and colors assembled into beautiful designs of breathtaking beauty. A fine addition to your dressing table or as a gift. Please visit http://www.marqartgiftshop.com to browse & buy exotic jewelry boxes that will give you a lifetime of pleasure!