Bookmarks

• Colorful cereal boxes can be cut into bookmarks. Adding embellishments like bits of ribbon and rhinestones can be a rainy-day activity for children.
  
  

Mobiles

• Cut up several empty cereal boxes and turn them into mobiles. They can be decorated with mirrors, bits of colorful ribbon or animal shapes.
  
  

Gift Boxes

• Empty cereal boxes make colorful and frugal gift boxes, with just a little bit of time and a pretty ribbon or bow.
  
  

Journal

• For older children, cereal boxes make a good base for a decorated journal or diary cover.
  
  

Organizers

• Organizers are a good use for empty cereal boxes. They can be used to organize art supplies for kids or documents for adults.
  
  

Puppets

• Cereal box puppets provide children (and adults) with an enjoyable craft activity and can be used in puppet shows again and again.