Those old boxes reminded me of when I used some of those old shotshell boxes and some shot hulls to make a funeral casket spray for my old chief. It had pheasant feathers, cattails and his old hunting boots. Everyone said it was beautiful and very fitting for the old hunter.
After the funeral, I used the items, except the boots, and made a framed wall hanging for the family.
Just a suggestion if you have the inclination.