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Recycled Father’s Day Gift Box

April 2, 2020 Kim Croisant 39 Comments

When I’m not on the road traveling, crafting is what I do. With Father’s Day being just around the corner it’s a fabulous time to show dad how much he means to the family. Next time you go out, stop by Sonic or another fast-food place and grab a drink holder because that’s what you need to make this craft. Follow along to make this Eco-friendly Recycled Father’s Day Gift Box. 

Recycled Father's Day Gift Box

Recycled Father’s Day Gift Box

Sonic drink holders make the perfect Father’s Day gift box. A simple Eco-friendly DIY craft for you and your kids to make by re-purposing a favorite drink holder. Doesn’t that sound like fun? It was for us. So, I’m bringing this craft back around because this is the perfect time to do crafts at home. If you get out and about (which I’m sure you will), go by Sonic and order drinks. If they don’t give you one, ask for it. 

Recycled Father's Day Gift Box

This recycled Sonic drink holder craft turned out so cute! It was easy to make, just a little messy!! All you need is a few supplies, and you can pretty much make it as you want.

Recycled Father's Day Gift Box

Father’s Day Gift Box Instructions

Supplies needed for gift box

  • A Sonic drink carrier that holds two to four drinks or another drink holder from somewhere else.
  • 2-3 sheets of 12 x 12 decorative paper
  • Mod Podge or glue*
  • sponge brush
  • scissors and a paper cutter if you have one
  • shred scissors to make fringe
  • Father’s Day stamp
  • Decorations, such as ribbon, stickers, washi tape, etc.
  • package tape
  • wet wipes
  • brown paint, paintbrush (optional)

*Mod Podge is messy, but after it dries, it makes projects shiny.

Be sure to use what you have at home. No need to go out and buy supplies.

 

Related: Father’s Day Free Personalized Printable Coloring Sheet(Opens in a new browser tab)

 

Directions for Recycled Father’s Day gift box

  1. Secure the drink holder by taping the sides (inside & out) and the bottom of the holder.
  2. Determine your color scheme and where you want each color of paper to be, then measure and cut to fit sections of the holder. I used my paper cutter and scissors.
  3. Glue each section one at a time. Start with the large side piece and work your way around. VERY IMPORTANT: Lightly spread glue on the box AND backside of the paper, then apply to the box. Rub out bubbles with your fingers and make sure all sides are glued down and secure. You’ll want to keep your fingers wet with either glue or water when rubbing bubbles out. Then, spread glue over the top of the piece. Spread glue on the box, the backside of the paper piece, and top, then go to the next part.
  4. Cover and glue the part where the hole is on both sides with a solid color, then after it dries, carefully cut out the hole. It’s easier this way. Then spread glue on top of both pieces.
  5. Take the same color of solid paper and make a fringe border around the box (in sections), So you’ll have four pieces. Use shred scissors if you have them to make the fringe. If not, use scissors. Glue fringe border onto the box – each section at a time – again, lightly spread glue on the box and back of the border, then apply using your fingers to secure in place. To make the fringe stiff (yet movable), apply glue lightly on the back of it. Once the fringe border is in place, spread glue on top, then move about the fringe pieces where you want them – some out and some down on the box.
  6. Make a Father’s Day tag from scrap paper of any color.
  7. I painted the inside of the box brown only b/c I got glue on it. Optional, of course.
  8. Decorate, decorate, decorate
  9. Put some shred inside the box and fill it with gifts for DAD!

DIY Sonic Drink Holder step 1

DIY Sonic Drink Holder step 2
DIY Sonic Drink Holder step 3

Recycled Father's Day Gift Box

Recycled Father's Day Gift Box

DIY Sonic Drink Holder step 5

recycled father's day gift

Be creative, and have fun!!

I painted the inside of the box just halfway down with brown paint because of the glue stains. See above. I enjoyed making this one-of-a-kind recycled Father’s Day Gift Box so much that I also made one for the 4th of July – check it out.

Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

  • Dad’s favorite snacks
  • Writing pen
  • Photos of him and the kids
  • A gift card to a subscription Adventure Box
  • Cigar
  • Pocket knife
  • and more fun stuff
  • DIY Spice Jar Father’s Day Gift(Opens in a new browser tab)

 

Recycled Father's Day Gift Box

So, next time don’t throw away those Sonic drink holders. Be sure to ask for one every time you order more than one drink. The list is endless on what you can do with these boxes. I’m sure other places give out similar drink holders too.

What can you make with a Sonic Drink Holder?

  • Outdoor barbecue utensil holder
  • July 4th Centerpiece 
  • Supply box
  • Thanksgiving centerpiece for kid’s table
  • Teacher gift box
  • Take on picnics
  • Pet Gift Box
  • and more!

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I hope you liked my DIY Father’s Day Gift Box. Do you have another idea for the use of these drink holders? I’d love to know!

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Comments

  1. hieu le says

    June 15, 2018 at 10:50 pm

    haha it’s so cute!! Thanks for all of the procedures.

    Reply
  2. Tonya Michelle says

    June 14, 2018 at 5:41 pm

    Very creative gift idea!! What a great way to upcycle everyday things

    Reply
  3. Holly says

    June 13, 2018 at 10:39 am

    What a fun craft. This is great for Father’s Day. My kids would love making something like this.

    Reply
  4. Rachel says

    June 12, 2018 at 10:49 pm

    This is such a fun idea. It is definitely something my kids would like to make too.

    Reply
  5. Angela says

    June 12, 2018 at 8:22 pm

    What a fun craft….and so creative too!! Have to do this with my kiddos for Father’s Day!

    Reply
  6. Helene says

    June 12, 2018 at 1:57 pm

    Such a great idea! The gift box looks wonderful and you can add whatever a father would like to receive. Totally personalized!

    Reply
  7. KateLovesTravel says

    June 12, 2018 at 10:30 am

    What a brilliant idea… fun to make, looks great and environmentally friendly too! I need to do more stuff like this!

    Reply
  8. claudia krusch says

    June 12, 2018 at 9:14 am

    You just gave me another reason to go to Sonic! Love your idea!

    Reply
  9. Claudia says

    June 12, 2018 at 9:13 am

    Well, You just gave me another reason why I should do to Sonic! Love your idea!

    Reply
  10. Bianca Dottin says

    June 11, 2018 at 3:44 pm

    This is cute and looks so easy to make! We’re working on finding the perfect gift for Father’s Day. This would be great!

    Reply
  11. Nita Okoye says

    June 9, 2018 at 4:04 am

    I love the whole idea behind this gift box.. its really amazing!

    Reply
  12. Laura says

    June 8, 2018 at 6:05 pm

    That’s so creative and cute! My kids would enjoy making that.

    Reply
  13. Liz @ Yes/No Detroit says

    June 7, 2018 at 4:49 pm

    This is a cute idea. We have a Sonic in my area but I haven’t been in a while – I should check it out.

    Reply
  14. Glenda Cates says

    June 7, 2018 at 3:01 pm

    Such a cute project for the kids to do this Summer to combat lonesomeness and my son and I will make some to take to the elderly neighbors who don’t have family to visit them and put in cute items they can use but might not purchase for themselves.

    Reply
  15. Toughcookiemommy says

    June 16, 2016 at 9:12 pm

    I love handmade gifts like this one. They really let their recipient know that you put a lot of effort and consideration into planning their gift.

    Reply
  16. Denea says

    June 16, 2016 at 9:08 pm

    This is so cute! I would have never thought about using sonics drink holders!

    Reply
  17. Reesa Lewandowski says

    June 16, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    what a fun DIY! You can use this for anything really, not just father’s day! Love that!

    Reply
  18. jill conyers says

    June 16, 2016 at 6:18 am

    Very cool. I used to be very into repurposing projects. I’ve altered all kinds of things that most people would throw away.

    Reply
  19. Amber Nelson says

    June 15, 2016 at 7:59 pm

    What a great idea! I like these ideas that are different and unique. This one is going on my list!

    Reply
  20. Di says

    June 15, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    Ok I admit I had to google Sonic, I didn’t know what it was. Being a fitness professional I’m not really familiar with fast food lol, there also aren’t any close to us so not something I see. Great idea for repurposing though!!!

    Reply
  21. Ana De- Jesus says

    June 15, 2016 at 3:23 pm

    I would have never of guessed that the sonic drink holder was handmade. I love the brown fringing and it would make a perfect fathers day gift!

    Reply
  22. Krystle Cook says

    June 15, 2016 at 10:19 am

    Sometimes it’s the simple things that surprise us. This is such a great upcycle idea to use the drink older for a Father’s Day gift.

    Reply
  23. Robin Ruehrwein says

    June 15, 2016 at 10:18 am

    I love homemade crafts like this that take something and make it totally into something else. Those drink holders would have just gone to the trash or recycle. This is super creative!

    Reply
  24. Kiana Abram says

    June 14, 2016 at 11:43 pm

    This is such a great and creative idea! I love seeing crafts where people repurpose every day items for other uses.

    Reply
  25. CourtneyLynne says

    June 14, 2016 at 7:43 pm

    Omg now this is pretty crafty! I would of neve thought of making something like this out of a holder! Love it!

    Reply
  26. Lauren Gnapi says

    June 13, 2016 at 9:53 pm

    So simple and so cute! I never would have thought to use the drink holder that way. This is a great budget friendly and fun diy gift box 🙂 This gives me some ideas for my hubby’s first father’s day gift.

    Reply
  27. Debra says

    June 13, 2016 at 9:07 pm

    This is such a fun idea! My husband would be all over this, and we certainly go to Sonic quite a bit.

    Reply
  28. tp keane says

    June 13, 2016 at 8:38 pm

    This is so creative of you. I love this upcycling and love that it turned out so well. Will try it.

    Reply
  29. Terri Steffes says

    June 13, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    Wow! That’s super clever and I can think of a million uses! Thanks for sharing your idea. Your father’s day gift carrier is darling.

    Reply
  30. Karen says

    June 13, 2016 at 12:49 pm

    Love cool DIY projects and this one is totally in that category! Who would have known its from a Sonic drink holder? Love how trendy it all looks!
    Karen

    Reply
  31. Rachel Langer says

    June 13, 2016 at 12:06 pm

    Awww man! We don’t have a Sonic anywhere near us. That’s to bad – this looks super cute!

    Reply
  32. Frugal and Fun Mom says

    May 17, 2016 at 10:55 am

    Well I apparently have another excuse to go to Sonic now and get a float or shake. This is such a great way to upcycle and is very cute!

    Reply
  33. Ashley S says

    May 16, 2016 at 2:13 pm

    What a fun craft idea! Very cute.

    Reply
  34. Rebecca Swenor says

    May 16, 2016 at 12:15 pm

    This DIY sonic drink holder turned in a father's day gift box is indeed a great idea. I will have to share this with my sisters and it can be a gift box for any occasion. Thanks for sharing this idea.

    Reply

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