Make Your Own Pencil Cup

An article by Rachel    1 Comment

After making a pencil cup for a friend, I set about to make my own. Only I couldn’t make just one for myself. I needed four. The fourth one is there. I promise. It just didn’t quite make it into the photo.

I decided to share the construction details. So you too can make your own pencil cup. Really, this is a simple project that anybody could do.

Supplies:

• 1 pint paint can (Go to a paint store like Sherwin-Williams, not Home Depot or Lowes. It should cost less than $2.)
• Decorative paper (wrapping paper, cardstock, handmade paper, etc.)
• Adhesive (double-sided sticky tabs, tacky glue, YES glue, etc)
• Embellishments, optional

Instructions:

1. Cut paper to 3 5/8″ x 11″
2. Tack down one end of the paper with adhesive to the can
3. Wrap paper around can
4. Tack down the remaining end of the paper. Paper should overlap by 1/2″
5. Wrap ribbon or string around the can to clamp down the paper. This will allow whatever adhesive to set. Set for 24 hours.
6. Take off ribbon and enjoy!

Have fun!