Don't Toss Your Plastic Containers Before You See These 16 Home Hacks
This chic plastic bag holder
Cut the brim off the top, sand the edges down, pierce two holes for the handles. Paint and voila! Get tutorial here
This gorgeous fruit basket
Cut felt into strips to each side and fix with pins. Weave each strip then glue or sew together. Cute! Get tutorial here
This gorgeous copper succulent planter
Cut a Herr’s pretzel container in half, spray paint in copper, then go over it with a dark wax. So beautiful. Get tutorial here
This gorgeous pendant light
Grab some plastic containers and cut pentagons out them & use an Exacto knife to cut a hole for the fixture. Get tutorial here
This adorable portable pencil case
Cut a container & fit your fabric around it. Hem 1 side of the fabric for your drawstring. Get tutorial here
This fabulously chic side table
Grab some plastic paint buckets and slice the bottoms. Screw them together then adhere the legs. Cool! Get tutorial here
This lacy tiered craft caddy
Slice a few Crystal Light containers in half then Mod Podge some lace cuttings over it for a vintage look. Get tutorial here
This plastic torches for your porch
After cutting some containers, add electric tea lights & attach via an upturned cap to a dowel. Get tutorial here
This super simple lunchbox
Slice a milk jug in half, bend the sides down as far as you can, then add a Velcro drawstring. Get tutorial here
This funky party favor holder
Why buy bags when you can repurpose containers. Cut, sand and paint them in bright colors. Get tutorial here
This cute paper clip organizer
Wrap an old toothpick container in chalkboard tape then label it with marker for a desk organizer. Get tutorial here
This great piece of storage
Cut the tops off of old milk jugs to make easy and budget friendly container for your things. Get tutorial here
This lovely Valentine’s gift box
Cut this plastic holder and mold it & shape it, and fill it with candy. Get tutorial here
This ridiculously cool bag dispenser
Grab a round plastic holder, cut off the top, paint, tape on a label & add geometric shapes to it. Get tutorial here
This funky tiki statue
Grab a few coffee containers, cut out the shapes for the faces, and then paint. Cool. Get tutorial here
This cool curvy lamp
Use a Pom bottle, drill a hole through the cap for the fixture and cut off the bottom, then paint. Awesome! Get tutorial here
