I love saving containers that I can clean out and turn into cute gift boxes. I expect I’ll use those lavender-colored vanilla powder containers as Christmas cookie boxes.
I reclaim and reuse containers for most of my kids’ party favors on their birthdays as well. I’ve used tins from tea, and clear plastic containers from locally-made dried fruits.
I also save the brown paper that sometimes fill the packages I receive in the mail. It worked perfect for my son’s Harry Potter party favors.
This is a wooden box that once held Brie cheese. I decorated the lid, filled it with small scrap goodies, and sent it to a friend.
Yesterday I discovered a new idea for reclaiming and reusing items. Follow the link to Tia Bennet’s “Clam Shell Cards,” featured on Two Peas In A Bucket.
They are more than just cards. They’re little containers you can fill with candy (or chocolate-covered espresso beans; a personal small-gift favorite). They are so fun and cute! She gave step-by-step directions (through photos), so make sure you take a good look!
