The BTS Meal packaging is too precious to throw away—here are 12 nifty ways to preserve it
Consider yourself lucky if you had the chance to get the limited-edition BTS Meal at McDonald’s. While it’s true that it’s just nuggets and fries, it’s something that you can add to your K-pop collection. Plus, you get to support BTS.
The BTS Meal has been on everyone’s lips since its official launch in the Philippines last Friday, June 18. One of the highlights is the adorable purple packaging with the group’s logo and their well-loved “Borahae” (I purple you) slogan.
The packaging is too precious that it’s hard to throw it away. Of course, you can’t miss out on anything related to the seven boys. Take a cue from these creative ARMYs and transform your BTS Meal “trash” into treasure.
1. Make a fashion statement
@kynayda Daripada perbungkusannya dibuang atau dilelang mending dibuat baju saja untuk kenang2an ? #bts #btsmcdonalds #btsarmy #mcdonalds #upcycle
♬ original sound - ???? ??? ??????
Can’t find anything to wear? Tiktok user @kynayda transformed her packaging into eye-catching accents for her bucket hat and cropped jacket. So stylish!
2. Keep your photo cards safe
turned my bts meal packaging to something useful! ?? #btsmeal #BTSMealPH pic.twitter.com/MaWanBiJNL
— elle (@v_artt) June 17, 2021
Wondering how to jazz up your K-pop photocard binders? Perhaps @v_artt can show you how. Don’t worry, it’s really easy to do. Just follow the steps in this video.
3. A cute and handy keychain
Turned my BTS Meal packaging into this cute keychain ???#BTSMeal @BTS_twt pic.twitter.com/XmgysKQ7vz
— hobari⁷ (@itshobieerry) June 18, 2021
Twitter user @itshobieerry repurposed her packaging into adorable BTS-themed keychains.
4. Build a BTS-inspired shrine
I feel so extra today. So I made my bts meal packaging more special. Instead of throwing it away, I recycled them and made some stuff out of it. ?? #BTSXMcDonalds #BTSMealPH @McDo_PH ? pic.twitter.com/3oshNNxIAN
— KC ?? (@vnillakoone) June 17, 2021
Profess your love for BTS with this eye-catching shrine inspired by the group. Thanks for this idea, @vnillakoone.
5. A 'hotter, sweeter, cooler' bag
Do you want to carry a reminder of BTS wherever you go? Check out @anagon’s creative way of upcycling her packaging into a DIY bag.
6. Preserve your plants
My entry?? #BTSMealPH pic.twitter.com/jFcIK6QJGt
— ArmyMama (@Army_Mama50) June 18, 2021
Stanning BTS is good for your health—and Mother Earth’s. @Army_Mama50 channeled her inner plantita by repurposing her drink container into a flower vase.
7. Decorate your tumbler
@zheltarga Reply to @nutaela_30 Here you go! ? #btsmeal #bts #btsmealph #방탄소년단 #mcdo #jungkook #fyp
♬ original sound - ?ℎ?? ♡ ??
One of the most popular ways to recycle your BTS Meal packaging is by decorating your tumbler, just like @zheltarga on Tiktok.
8. DIY photo cards
@zheltarga DIY laminate coz why not ? #bts #btsmeal #btsmealph #mcdo #diy #방탄소년단 #jungkook
♬ Chicken Noodle Soup（feat. Becky G） - j-hope
Too broke to buy a BTS photo card? We feel you. Create your own DIY photo card by laminating the packaging of the cajun and sweet chili McNugget sauces.
9. Create a DIY phone case
@artsyavatiktok Made use of my #btsmeal packaging and turned it into a phone case!? #bts #btsxmcdonalds #btsmealph #btsmealDIY #DIY #bts #borahae
♬ Butter - 방탄소년단 (BTS)
You can also recycle your BTS Meal packaging into a DIY phone case. Just measure the size of your phone, trace it on the paper bag or drink container, trim off the excess edges, and voila!
10. Light up your room 'like dynamite'
BTS has brought light into the lives of ARMYs around the world. How about brightening up your space with a personalized lamp inspired by these seven precious boys?
11. Start a BTS journal
Customize your journal or planner with these die-cut stickers made out of BTS Meal packaging. Instagram user @antho3142’s journal spread is so aesthetically pleasing!
12. Protect your face mask
diy mask holder using the #btsmeal paper bag ?
— ? J.Z.⁷ ?? (@taettokkii) June 17, 2021
bg music from: DooPiano pic.twitter.com/ed7LkFQzxb
Masking up is a must these days. So, it’s a must to keep your stash of face masks in a handy container as seen from @taettokkii on Twitter.
Have you thought of other creative ways to recycle your BTS Meal packaging? Let us know!
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