Give Tillamook Packages New Life!
Use Tillamook packaging for leftovers, a flour canister and a flower pot!
There’s a new trend on the streets: upcycling! What is upcycling, you ask? It’s the concept of taking something you are probably going to throw away or recycle and creating something new out of it. Now, we don’t recommend upcycling your yummy Tillamook products (since they’re perishable!), but there are some fun ways to upcycle your Tillamook packaging and containers! I’ve compiled a couple crafty ideas for you here:
• Turn a Tillamook Yogurt cup into a flower pot. I hear painting the container fun colors helps turn a black thumb into a green one, but I can’t promise anything. Don’t forget to cut a few holes in the bottom to let the water drip out!
• Upcycle your Tillamook Ice Cream tub into a container for flour or sugar to keep your baking storage fun and neat.
• Use a Tillamook Sour Cream container to pack your leftovers – great for bringing lunch to work!
• Take a Tillamook Baby Loaf label, glue it to a piece of cardboard and cut it into pieces to make a cheesy puzzle.
• Or, cut up Baby Loaf label pieces and hodgepodge them to a jar to make stained glass! Adds a nice orange glow if you put a candle inside.
• Pack up Legos or game pieces in a Sour Cream container – you can paint the outside to help identify the contents!
• Take Tillamook to the office! Turn a yogurt cup into a taste-inspiring pen holder.
Do you have any fun craft ideas using Tillamook packaging?
- Katie of the Tillamook Team
January 19th, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Whatever you do, do not change the packaging for you blocks of cheese. I love your cheese but I live alone. The smaller packages are a lot more expensive in the long run. The way it is packaged now, the cheese lasts and doesn’t mildew.
January 19th, 2012 at 2:33 pm
It seems back in the 70s upcycling was the thing to do, although it probably didn’t have that term. It’s nice to see this concept still exists. I could take a juice can and turn it into a pencil holder. Your ideas are good, too. You could reuse the yogurt cups for water/paint containers while painting, whether it be for artistic or renovative purposes.
January 19th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Do you sell the hapanaro cheese in the Boise Idaho area
January 20th, 2012 at 9:14 am
Hi there, Anthony. Thanks for your question. Stores decide which flavors they sell so you’d need to check around to see if anyone in your area carries it. Because that’s one of our more unique flavors, it’s most likely it would be sold in the specialty cheese departments. Here is a list of stores in your area that should carry Tillamook Cheese products. I hope this is helpful!
~ Jala of the Tillamook Team
January 20th, 2012 at 9:15 am
Great ideas Kirsten! I think we should join together to bring upcycling back! It makes for great projects to entertain kids, too. Thanks for your comment!
~ Jala of the Tillamook Team
January 20th, 2012 at 9:16 am
I’ll make sure to pass your request along, Cynthia! I’m glad you’re happy with the Baby Loaf packaging. When I lived alone, going through a whole block did take a while, so I understand where you’re coming from. Thanks for dropping us a note!
~ Jala of the Tillamook Team
November 28th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
What is the best way to store the 2# baby loafs of Tillamook cheese where you can get the longest shelf life possible?
November 29th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Hi Julie,
That’s a great question! Tillamook Cheese should be stored in the fridge in its original package. Once opened, it should be stored in a plastic airtight bag. Here’s some more detailed information that might be helpful: http://www.tillamook.com/faqs.html#faq58
I hope this answers your question!
All the best,
Amalya, of the Tillamook Team