Put a lid on desktop clutter with this handy holder for school supplies.
| Prep Time: Under 1 hour | |
| What you need: | |
| Empty coffee can or oatmeal carton
Construction paper Colored pencils Markers Old magazines | |
| Seasons: Fall, Rainy day, Year round | |
| Materials: cans, markers, paper | |
| Instructions: | |
| 1. | First, wrap a piece of construction paper (trimmed to fit) around the container and tape or glue together the overlapping edges. |
| 2. | Decorate the canister with personalized designs or magazine cutouts. |
| 3. | Next, use a craft knife (adults only) to cut a series of X-shaped openings in the plastic lid for inserting pencils, paintbrushes, scissors and a ruler. |
| 4. | Finally, glue a magnet to the side of the can for holding a few paper clips (remember, keep the magnet away from your computer). |
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