Comments on: How can I reuse or recycle tea bag boxes?

By: Crysla James

Crysla James — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:42:53 +0000

I used mine for 4 spools of thread 3 patches and a cushion for sewing needles! The other one I have butterscotch candies in for kids when they come over to my house. They are cute and multi-purposed items that make everyday living that much more enjoyable and easier. Plus you are somewhat calmed by the boxes themselves because you remember how the tea tasted. i usually drink a cup while I sew.

By: Bertie

Bertie — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:14:11 +0000

I always use this grade of cardboard for making repair pieces of metal for welding. The cardboard can be bent, folded & cut numerous times to get the right shape & will save wasting valuable metal. When you’ve got the right shape, simply fold back out again & use as a template to cut your metal

By: dnmolo

dnmolo — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:04:38 +0000

i love that suggestion mommacat! thoughtful and resourceful!

By: mommacat

mommacat — Thu, 13 May 2010 05:37:10 +0000

My favorite two teas are Earl Grey and Constant Comment. In the time slot in between Thanksgiving (Nov.) and Christmas (Dec.) I always have plenty of empty tea boxes, as well as a calendar that is about to expire, and friends I want to visit. So what’s a crafty gal to do? I decorate each of the tea boxes with one of the beautiful calender pages (glue it). Then I put in two new tea bags along with some cookies (I use fig newtons). I also get some pretty teacups from the thrift store and plant LIVE mint inside them and put one of these in each box. Now go see your friends to hand deliver your holiday cards, and bring everyone a “cuppa good cheer”.

By: Olia

Olia — Tue, 11 May 2010 18:59:54 +0000

Store cookies in them.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:43:45 +0000

Use as fragrant herbs box, punch halls around perimeter of the lid.

By: Eco friend

Eco friend — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:43:15 +0000

Your could just put them in your recycle bin. Alternatively, why don’t you jazz them up and use them as gift boxes or containers for your othe bits and bats?

By: Karan

Karan — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:49:55 +0000

How about crafting. They would make great great gift boxes. Decopouge with pretty papper to make sturdier and you can pack small gifts into them. Maybe use paper to fit the occasion, such as birthday, Mothers Day, St. Patricks, etc. I have used them and added candies to give to my co-workers. Just the right size for a rememberance or thank you box of candies.

or wrap it empty and and tie a ribbon around it. Add this poem and give to someone special.

This is a very special gift
That you can never see
The reason it’s so special is
It’s just for you from me.

Whenever you are lonely
Or are ever feeling blue
You only have to hold this gift
And know I’m hugging you.

You never can unwrap it
Please leave the ribbon tied
Just hold the box close to your heart
It’s filled with love inside.

I recived one of these from my granddaughter for Christmas when she was 5. She is now 14 and it still sits on my dresser. She still comment about how surprised she is I kept it.

This web site has a cute frog made with small boxes. If you have young children or grandchildren they would love helping qith this project.

http://kidscraftweekly.com/frog_issue.html

Hope this helps.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:08:49 +0000

Tea boxes are the right weight of cardboard to make a nice stiffening material inside envelopes–for mailing photos or other non-bendables.

By: Lizzy

Lizzy — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:30:33 +0000

I get yorkshire tea ones, and they’re so pretty I never really want to throw them away – I think the postcard idea is lovely by the way- I’ve been keeping cd-roms in them… and would love to hear of more uses =D

By: alison bailey smith

alison bailey smith — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:07:30 +0000

I remember getting a lovely postcard from a german friend and it wasn’t, it was the side of a packet of tea. Very pretty one.

I put the boxes in the compost or use them for shopping lists or with kids projects for houses.