Coat the interior bottom with glue, then press the cork circle down onto it. Press against the sides and allow to dry. Roll up the paper and carefully slide it into the can, then unfurl it so it lines the interior of the can. Cut out a piece of cork that fits the interior bottom of the can.ġ0. Cut out a piece of thick paper these dimensions.

Measure the interior of the can and add about 1/4 inch to the height and circumference. To give your pencil holder a finished look, line the inside. Trace around the can, then cut out a circle of cork for the outside bottom and glue it in place. Add glue to the inside top edge of the faux leather, and fold it into the can. Press securely around the exterior of the can.ħ. Wrap the faux leather around the can, aligning the bottom edge with the bottom of the can. Spread glue on your faux leather piece, paying particular attention to the bottom edge and side seams.Ħ. You want the side seam to line up precisely, with no overlap.ĥ. Wrap the faux leather around your can to make sure it fits properly, and trim if necessary. Measure and mark the measurements on the back of the faux leather, then cut out the piece.Ĥ. Measure the height and circumference (distance around) your can. When you remove the lid, you definitely want to use a can-opener that doesn’t leave a sharp edge, otherwise you run the risk of cutting yourself.Ģ. Start with a clean, dry tin can, label removed. Thin cork – I used cork placemats from Ikea.ġ. Everybody knows that the best part of the new school year is shopping for new clothes and supplies, but here’s how you can make your own fancy (faux) leather-covered desk organizers to hold those shiny new pens and paintbrushes.įaux leather – I found this white textured faux leather sample at SCRAP. You can also use real leather.Ĭan opener – One that doesn’t leave a sharp edge. Hopefully, she’ll keep pencils and markers off the floor now.Even though I haven’t been in school in years, when I hear the words “back to school,” sometimes I still get that feeling of dread/excitement that accompanied the start of every school year. I think it looks really cute with the shoji screens in my daughter’s room and the rest of her decor! I can’t wait to show you the entire room! Hot glue trim (pom poms, tassels, ribbon…) above the decorative tape and that’s it! I used pom pom trim left over from her Serena and Lily inspired candy stripe bed cover. Make sure the seam lines up with the seam of your can if you have one.

Let dry completely.Īttach the ribbon to the bottom half. Spray paint your container with gold paint (or any left over paint that matches your tape!). I picked up a tin pencil holder at the 100 yen store and a roll of Japanese ribbon tape with a traditional design in coral and gold. FREE delivery Fri, Apr 26 on 35 of items shipped by Amazon.

Just like last month’s Moroccan inspired tray, this quick and easy DIY took about 5 minutes and $2. Pen Holder for Desk, Black Pen Holder Cup for Desk, Black Wire Mesh Pencil Cup Holder for Desk Pencil Cup Holders, Make Up Brush Holder, Office Pen Organizer. My daughter always has pencils and markers laying around in her room so I decided to make her a global pencil holder. An Easy Dollar Store Japanese Inspired Pencil Holder Since it’s getting closer to the end of summer, my friends and I decided to share back to school DIYs. A monthly challenge for global inspired DIY, decor, and decorating tips. Hey there! It’s already time for another DIY for The Global Styler series. Make some back to school DIYs like a Japanese inspired pencil holder. The Global Styler is a monthly challenge for global inspired DIY, decor, and decorating tips.

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