PTI Plastic Carton Re-Purpose ideas

douthit5 · 03-13-2011, 07:38 PM

So I have all of these plastic cartons that the stamps sets from Papertrey Ink come in, and I am curious if anyone has a clever way to re-use these? I hate to throw them away. I thought if making cards and using them to give someone as a gift, but anyone got anything else?

Thanks!

ocbdrb · 03-14-2011, 03:00 AM

I have seen people use them to store/gifts card sets. You can use them for treats, fill them up with candies and decorate.

lgulotta · 03-14-2011, 04:02 AM

I saw someone somewhere adhere a bunch of them together side by side (tops removed so they'd be open on top) and then wrap the whole outside edge with patterned paper plus embellishments for a desktop organizer/bill sorter type thing. That's the one idea I've stored away in my brain for possible use later. I bet there are a lot of other good ideas out there, though, so keep them coming ladies!

KristaTracy · 03-14-2011, 04:57 AM

I die cut them using my Big Shot and Top Note, and then use them as covers for mini albums. You can also die cut little embellishments like flowers, stars, letters etc.

douthit5 · 03-14-2011, 08:40 AM

OOOOOHHH!!! Great ideas, I like those! Thanks so much!

mtgchic · 03-14-2011, 10:51 AM

A co-worker had a parent in the hospital so we collected parking money for her. I wrapped the outside of the box with patterned paper, then added a ribbon handle on top. It seemed sturdy enough to hold a couple rolls of quarters, with room to put in dollar bills as well.