11 Imaginative Crafts Your Kids Can Make Using Cardboard Boxes

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If there's one thing our house never seems to have a shortage of, it's cardboard boxes. And while we've always made it a point to recycle our stash, there's a lot of fun to be had for kids when it comes to crafting. If you really think about it, cardboard boxes are the perfect canvas for letting kids' imaginations run completely wild, so why not put 'em to good use?

Parents who are looking for creative inspiration have come to the right place! Ahead, take a look at various crafts and activities little kids can do with cardboard boxes.

Transform into a robot.
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Transform into a robot.

Craft your own puppet theater.
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Craft your own puppet theater.

Build a sailboat.
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Build a sailboat.

Paint and build a neighborhood.
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Paint and build a neighborhood.

Go for a ride!
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Go for a ride!

Build a rocket ship.
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Build a rocket ship.

Transform into a magical knight.
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Transform into a magical knight.

Create a dragon.
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Create a dragon.

Make an ice-cream shop playhouse!
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Make an ice-cream shop playhouse!