Don’t Toss Those Lens Boxes! Try These Creative DIY Ideas Instead

Transform your unused lens boxes into practical and stylish items with these easy projects:

### 1. **Rustic Stone-Effect Storage Box**
Create a charming storage box with a stone-like finish.

**Materials:**
– Lens box
– Egg carton
– White glue
– Light and dark grey paint
– Clear varnish
– Small iron feet
– Artificial leaves/rose

**Steps:**
1. Apply a textured egg carton paste to the lens box and let it dry.
2. Paint with light grey and sponge on dark grey for a stone effect.
3. Seal with varnish.
4. Attach feet and decorate with leaves and a rose.

### 2. **Elegant Sequin Storage Box**
Make a shiny, glamorous box for jewelry or small treasures.

**Materials:**
– Eyeglasses case
– Gold sequin tape
– Hot glue gun
– Plastic Christmas balls (for feet)
– Decorative metal ball

**Steps:**
1. Clean the case with acetone.
2. Cover with sequin tape using glue.
3. Add feet and a metal ball for decoration.

### **Other Ideas:**
– **Travel Containers:** Use for lotions or pills.
– **Planters:** Turn into mini succulent planters.
– **Organizers:** Store buttons, pins, or sewing supplies.

Repurposing lens boxes is a creative way to reduce waste and add a personal touch to your home!