Plant containers or seed starters 
Cut off at the top and poke a few holes in the bottom for drainage. Fill
about 3/4 with potting soil and vermiculite. Plant seeds and set in a sunny
window.
Beverage
cooler - Better than a bucket of ice! Cut off the top of the carton.
Place glass container of liquid, such as lemonade, punch, vodka, whatever,
and fill the carton with water. Place in the freezer until the water is
completely frozen. If you want a nicer look, peel off the carton and wrap
the ice in a towel to serve the beverage.
Make
a bird feeder
Combine melted suet and birdseed. Pour into an old milk carton and insert
a loop of string into the mixture. After the mixture hardens, tear away
the carton and hang it from a branch.
Candle
molds - Instructions here.
Cheap
air conditioner / cooler - Wash and fill container with water. Place
in freezer until water is completely frozen. Place in front of a fan to
blow cool air. Place in small animal hutches to keep your small pets cool,
or in doghouses to keep your dog cool.
Toe guard
- Cut off top and place upside down over tent pegs so you don't bash your
toes on them in the night.
Plant
guard - Cut off bottom and top and place in ground around young plants
to keep away grubs and cutworms.
Quicky
dustpan - Cut off the front and bottom of the carton. Slice the sides
at an angle to sweep dirt in easily.
Homemade
blocks
Wash, and remove the spout end. Cut slits at each corner to make four
flaps. Fold flaps in and tape in place. If well-sealed, you can fill them
with sand or beans for added weight and really annoying noise (:)). Decorate
with construction paper, glue, beads, buttons, anything you have on hand.
Paint
can - Cut off carton halfway down and use to mix paint, or just carry
small amounts of paint with you.
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