Magic Floating Christmas Gifts

Nowadays, you can order almost everything online. It’s the most convenient way to shop, especially if you have a busy schedule and can’t run to the stores. The only problem with ordering online is the amount of boxes that accumulate in your house. But the good thing is that there are many ways to reuse them.

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You can use them to store items, reuse them as gift boxes, or turn them into this magic floating Christmas gift decor! I saw this idea from piamuehlenbeck, and I absolutely loved it. It is such a fun way to reuse these package boxes.

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Easy Floating Christmas Gifts Materials

• pole stand
• cardboard boxes
• gift wrappers
• ribbon
• scissors
• tape

How to Make Floating Christmas Gifts

Step 1:

Start by closing the cardboard boxes with tape. Measure the pole. Cut a hole in the center of the bottom box with your scissors. Cut a large hole at the back for the stand, so the box lays flat on the floor.

Step 2:

Once the bottom box is fixed, decide the arrangement of the next layers. Tilt the second one at a 45-degree angle to make the illusion that the boxes are floating. Cut a hole in the boxes for the pole using a pair of scissors. Make sure the holes are the exact same size as the diameter of the pole so they won’t be wobbly.

If you don’t have a pole stand, you can use a plastic stick and attach heavy objects around the end so it won’t move.

Step 3:

Wrap each one with gift wrapping paper, marking the holes so you can easily cut them later. Add bows for decoration.

Step 4:

Stack the boxes, making sure to cover the pole.