Introduction

Making use of discarded items can be an enjoyable and eco-friendly way to create something new. One such item we come across often is the plastic water bottle, which can be easily upcycled into a pencil holder! Let’s explore three ways to transform a water bottle into a fashionable and functional home for your pencils, pens, and other stationery.

1. Simple Water Bottle Pencil Holder

Materials:

– Empty water bottle (preferably 500ml or larger)

– Scissors

– Ruler

– Permanent marker

– Sandpaper or nail file (optional)

Instructions:

Step 1: Clean the water bottle thoroughly and remove any labels.

Step 2: Use the ruler and permanent marker to measure and mark a line approximately halfway around the water bottle.

Step 3: Carefully cut along the marked line using your scissors.

Step 4: If necessary, use sandpaper or a nail file to smooth any rough edges.

Step 5: Voila! Your simple water bottle pencil holder is ready for use

2. Woven Water Bottle Pencil Holder

Materials:

– Empty water bottle (preferably 500ml or larger)

– Scissors

– Measuring tape

– Permanent marker

– Colored ribbon or yarn

– Glue gun or strong adhesive

Instructions:

Step 1: Follow steps 1 through 4 from the Simple Water Bottle Pencil Holder instructions above.

Step 2: Cut multiple strands of ribbon or yarn, each approximately twice the length of the prepared water bottle.

Step 3: Starting from the top edge, apply glue in a straight line down the side of the water bottle.

Step 4: Press one end of a ribbon strand onto the glue, and wrap it around to cover both the glued part and its other end.

Step 5: Repeat steps 3 and 4, positioning the ribbon strands close together until you cover the entire water bottle.

Step 6: Trim any excess ribbon once dry, and your woven water bottle pencil holder is complete.

3. Decorative Water Bottle Pencil Holder

Materials:

– Empty water bottle (preferably 500ml or larger)

– Scissors

– Ruler

– Permanent marker

– Sandpaper or nail file (optional)

– Acrylic paint, fabric, or decorative paper

– Glue or adhesive spray

– Embellishments (optional)

Instructions:

Step 1: Follow steps 1 through 4 from the Simple Water Bottle Pencil Holder instructions above.

Step 2: Choose acrylic paint, decorative paper, or fabric to cover the external surface of your pencil holder.

Step 3: Either paint the entire bottle with acrylic paint and let it dry, or measure, cut, and glue the fabric/decorative paper on the water bottle.

Step 4: Once dry, add any desired embellishments such as stickers, rhinestones, or ribbons. Secure them with glue if necessary.

Step 5: Allow everything to dry completely, and your decorative water bottle pencil holder is ready for use.

Conclusion

With these three easy DIY projects, you can turn an ordinary water bottle into a one-of-a-kind pencil holder while reducing waste. Not only are these methods affordable and fun to create, but they make for impressive gifts and conversation starters too. Give it a try and enjoy personalizing your new pencil holders!