We’ve been discussing how to organize your space in attractive ways, without breaking the bank. You’ve already been introduced to my ideas for creating labels, and now I want to explain an easy way to organize pencils and other things in your hobby room or home office.
These holders will organize pencils, pens, highlighter, markers, and more, allowing for display in a pleasing manner. Because they are so easy and affordable to make, you can have a separate holder for each group of items. A pencil holder will add charm to your workspace, especially when created to match the décor of the room.
Alternatively, a pencil holder can be made as a way to decorate your work space for a holiday or season.
Materials
Aluminum can, cleaned and dried, with a smooth edge
Tape measure
Paper cutter
Decorative edged scissors (optional)
Scrapbook paper, 2 colors
Adhesive
Stickers or other embellishments
- Choose paper colors to match the decor in the area where the holder will be used, or the occasion you’ll be celebrating. One sheet should be light, the other a medium to dark color.
- Measure the can height, and then measure around it. Add ¼ inch to the second number.
- Use the paper-cutter to measure and cut the light-colored sheet of paper to size.
- Glue this sheet of paper around the can by first gluing one end to the can, then overlapping the other end and gluing it in place.
- Allow to dry completely.
- Using the second number again, cut 2 pieces of dark-colored paper to a ½ inch height using the paper-cutter or decorative edged scissors.
- Adhere these to the top and bottom edges of the light-colored paper that was glued to the can, using the same method as above.
- Allow to dry thoroughly.
- Choose stickers and/or other embellishments to match your décor, an upcoming holiday, or the season.
- Look at the can and decide where you want to place each item.
- Adhere them in a flattering manner to the areas of your choice.
- Place the pencils or other items into the pencil holder, and place it on the desk.
Example: A spring-themed pencil holder may include stickers depicting grass, flowers, and the sun, or butterflies and dragonflies above a pond. An ocean theme would include sand, waves, and seashells.
Alternatively: Use patterned paper rather than embellishments, or paint decorations onto the paper.
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