Veggie Can Holiday Pen Holder: A Fun Festive Upcycled DIY for the Office!

Those who know me well, and know my business well, know that one of the core beliefs embedded in my business is conservation of the environment and it's resources. This DIY is just one example of how we can reduce, reuse, and recycle and make something fabulous in doing so! Enjoy :)

Material Needed: 

Vegetable Can

Wrapping Paper

Tape

Scissors

Bakers Twine

Gold Metallic Ribbon

Gold Glitter Lettering

Instructions:

Step 1: Use a ruler or measuring tape to measure the dimensions of your vegetable can (height and width)

Step 2. Cut out your wrapping paper accordingly

Step 3. Wrap your vegetable can with wrapping paper and secure with tape

Step 4. Tape a strip of gold metallic ribbon to the top and bottom of your can

Step 5. Secure one end of your bakers twine directly underneath the metallic ribbon, using a piece of tape.

Step 6. Wrap five layers of bakers twine underneath the top metallic ribbon.

Step 7. Repeat steps 4-6, but this time apply bakers twine above the bottom metallic ribbon.

Step 8. Add lettering

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