Trader Joe's has great, cheap coffee. Here are the last two selections we tried:
My kids got some longer markers that were annoying to keep on trying to fit into the plastic-sleeve package. I decided to see if they'd work in the coffee containers and they did. I carefully rinsed them out (inside only) and dried them on a sunny windowsill and we started storing our markers in the containers.
They are the perfect height and size to hold this big pack of markers and because they are paper on the outside and aluminum on the inside, they are are a great candidate to cover with paper. So this is what we did:
Cut paper (not card stock) to fit the height of the container.
Apply glue (I used Elmer's Glue-All) to the back - spread it around with a piece of cardboard.
Carefully apply to the container, making sure to smooth it out as you go so there aren't any bumps.
There was a gap, so I applied a strip of coordinating paper.
Then to label the marker containers, we added letter stickers - one is for warm colors (reds, oranges, yellows) and one is cool colors (blues, greens, purples).
I'm linking this up to some of my favorite parties this week - check them out!
It is so funny, I have magic markers I keep trying to put back into thr plastic sleeve!! I think I am feeling like I need a little coffee! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThose are really cute!
ReplyDeleteClever and quick!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea - so cute and such a good way to encourage folks to keep their markers tidy!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea and I love that they are repurposed. I even like them with out the scrapbook paper too! Thanks for stopping by and joining the Sunday Showcase! I greatly appreciate it. Hope you have a wonderful week! ~ Stephanie Lynn
ReplyDeleteCute and Crafty!
ReplyDeleteI am all about projects like this. I found you at the penny pinching party.
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What a great idea! I'm bookmarking so I can remember to use this idea in my new craft room soon. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I saw your post over at Reinvented and thought I would stop by!
ReplyDeleteI love things covered with scrapbook paper. I'm having We're Organized Wednesday link party now. I would love it if you'd like to come by and link up. There's a giveaway too. Hopw to see you there.
ReplyDeleteDuh, You already linked these. I'm just getting to view the links now, but like I said I love these and thanks for linking. I need to make some of these for my daughter's room.
ReplyDeleteOh how I miss Trader Joes!! There is nary a one nearby my current state of residence. I think they'd be proud of your reuse! A great way to teach the color wheel - good thinking!Great project!
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