{"id":5160,"date":"2019-08-02T18:36:26","date_gmt":"2019-08-02T17:36:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.prestigehampers.co.uk\/?p=5160"},"modified":"2019-08-02T18:36:29","modified_gmt":"2019-08-02T17:36:29","slug":"putting-an-old-hamper-box-to-good-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prestigehampers.co.uk\/hamper-diaries\/putting-an-old-hamper-box-to-good-use\/","title":{"rendered":"Putting an old hamper box to good use"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you receive a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prestigehampers.co.uk\/\">gift hamper<\/a>, it will usually arrive in a durable cardboard box. This is to ensure that the hamper is properly protected while it is transported. After opening your gift, it&#8217;s good to know that there are some great ways to use an old hamper box rather than simply discarding it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Burlap hamper box transformation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cover your box with a decorative fabric\nlike burlap and glue. You can add other decorative accents to the\nexterior of the box. You can use paint, ribbon and other types of\nembellishments to add colour. You can now use the box to store a\nvariety of items around your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foosball fun \n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to make something fun out\nof an old hamper box, you can create your very own foosball table!\nYou will need to make holes for the bars that will protrude on either\nend. You will need to add stoppers and handles to these sticks as\nwell as &#8216;players&#8217; (you can use clothing pegs). Before you add the\nplayers, don&#8217;t forget to paint your box so that you have the effect\nof grass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reuse as a gift or hamper box<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can reuse your box the next time\nyou want to send a gift to somebody else. It&#8217;s perfect for holding\nyour gift upright and in place as  you transport it. 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