We love the fragrance and ambience Scentsy adds to our lives, even when it results in a collection of decorative bags, boxes and clamshells. We absolutely support recycling, but the “reuse” part of reduce-reuse-recycle is sometimes overlooked. Let’s explore creative ways to give Scentsy packaging a second life as home organization, fun DIY projects and holiday gifting.
Reuse Scentsy packaging for home organization
Scentsy Bar and Scentsy Pod clamshells become great storage bins after the fragrance products are used. They’re clear (so you can see what’s inside), stackable and secure when closed.
Start by thoroughly scrubbing and drying the empty clamshells. The label peels right off in hot water.
- We all have at least one drawer with a layer of screws, tacks, nails, rubber bands, paperclips, safety pins and batteries. Use Scentsy Bar clamshells to organize these important but messy odds and ends. Stack filled and labeled clamshells in an empty Scentsy box, and voila! Organization.
- Sort and store craft supplies like beads, jewels, embroidery thread and more.
- Add rings, necklaces and earrings to a clamshell for a travel jewelry case.
- PSA: Teach kids to save up for something special. Did you know you can fit exactly $20 worth of quarters in a Scentsy Bar clamshell? Fill enough clamshells for the funds to pay for the hottest new video game or pair of kicks.
DIY projects using Scentsy packaging
Try one of these little craft kits as gifts or rainy-day activities for the kids.
- Add gouache or finger paints to the Scentsy Bar cube wells and paste a small art paper pad in the lid. Clip on a paint brush for an on-the-go art kit.
- Arrange an assortment of beads and elastic string in a clamshell. Paste a friendship bracelet pattern in the lid and share as fun activity gifts.
- Drop in lures and tackle to create a pocket fishing kit. Add a thoughtful gift tag for the anglers in your life.
- Give an empty clamshell to little ones to collect little rocks, shells, seeds and bugs. Help them identify their collection for an educational science display.
- The individual cube sections turn into a flexible mold ideal for small-batch homemade soaps and mini bath bombs. Add a gift tag and a ribbon for easy gifting.
Reuse Scentsy boxes and clamshells for gift packaging
Holiday giving usually requires gift boxes and bags. Luckily, Scentsy products are delivered in boxes and bags of all shapes and sizes. We think they’re already festive and decorative to look at, even if you might throw the recipient for a loop when they first see the Scentsy logo. A simple ribbon, craft paper or tissue paper can transform boxes into gifts that look like they were wrapped at a boutique.
Pro tip: Remove or cover logos with decorative paper, washi tape or stickers to customize the look for any occasion.
- Follow this free printable pattern to cut cardboard and craft a smaller gift box.
- Make an adorable gift basket from a small cardboard box.
- Pop a couple round lip balms into a cleaned and de-labeled Scentsy Pod Twin Pack clamshell. Add a bow to make it festive.
How to store Scentsy products using original packaging
Speaking of beautiful and aromatic products, why not use the packaging to store … more Scentsy?! It’s the fragrant circle of life. Those decorative bags and boxes are perfectly sized for organizing your Scentsy Bar collection and keep Warmers and Diffusers dust-free during offseasons. Don’t forget to create a dedicated spot for accessories like light bulbs, Warmer Stands, Cotton Cleanup and more.
Follow these blog posts for tips to correctly store your Scentsy products for optimum performance:
The cycle: why reusing packaging matters
Reusing packaging is about finding creative storage and DIY solutions as well as part of a larger commitment to caring for our planet. Every item you reuse is one less thing to recycle or end up in a landfill. We’d love to hear your ideas. Share on social media using #Scentsy.
