Haven Sippy Cup Gets Repurposed
I hate to let good stuff go to waste. Especially free stuff and supplies that I already have on hand. Especially when the free stuff and the supplies can fill a need ~ and be really cute to boot.
Free stuff? Another swag bag treat from Haven. I didn’t need this grown~up sippy cup from Crates and Pallet as a drinking cup, but I had an idea in mind to make it into something that I did need.
Project #1
Sorry, Crates and Pallet, but I need to cover your logo. I had all the supplies that I needed already on hand.
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The Process
#1 ~ Cricut Vinyl ~ last summer I bought a roll of Cricut vinyl to cover a journal in my favorite color of aqua and I had plenty left over.
# 2 ~ Supplies ~any crafter worth her salt has a Friskars cutting mat, a rotary cutter, glue, and ruler. I also had several rolls of cute ribbon; the pink polka dots would be perfect for my project.
I measured around the container and measured the width I needed to cover the logo. I cut the Cricut Vinyl on my Friskars mat and wrapped it around the container.
I cut the ribbon to wrap around the container.
I used good old Elmer’s Glue to attach the ribbon to the Cricut Vinyl.
The Big Reveal
I wanted an easy way to store and access my twine, which I use quite often. Now I have exactly what I need. In my colors of aqua and pink. Kind of cute, uh? And practical. And cost me pennies to make. A winner all around.
But wait, I wasn’t done. I had an idea for another project, using the same supplies. 2 for the price of 1.
Project #2
I mentioned back before Christmas that we bought about 24 packages of battery~operated Christmas lights. Most of the lights came in plastic containers. Sweet Shark thought I was a little crazy (He obviously is not a DIYer.), but I knew that some day I would find a use for those containers.
The containers are 3 inches in diameter and 4 3/4 inches tall.
I used the same steps to cover the plastic container as I did for the Crates and Pallet sippy cup.
To place the finished plastic container where I needed it, I used one of the Command Strips from Haven ~ the 3~M booth was full of ideas for using Command Strips.
What did I use the DIY plastic container craft for? A handy place for dry erase pens for my Dry~Erase Calendar.
Until now, I didn’t have a convenient spot to put the dry erase pens. Now the pens are right next to the calendar. Problem solved. And I love the match with my other Haven DIY. I was happy that I was able to make 2 needed items using the same supplies ~ less work getting out and putting away the supplies.
I was being silly and came up with this photo.
I have about 13 containers so I can handle several projects. Can you think of other uses for the plastic containers? Bring ’em on! I’m making a list.
Carol! That’s brilliant! But why couldn’t you have posted this last week? I gave mine away as I didn’t think I would use it and knew someone who could. But…what you did with was so clever and useful.
I so enjoyed meeting you ‘in real life’ at Haven. My mind is still swimming with all the info I tried to absorb and process. I’m slowly processing through it.
Wishing you a lovely week!
Hugs, Lynn
Lynn, sorry, but I think I’m still catching up from Haven! I still have some things from Haven 2015 I haven’t used yet, but I eventually will!
Carol, how very creative, would have never thought of that! Thanks for sharing! Pam @ Everyday Living
Pam. It was a light bulb moment!
I love your project for the twine! I left mine at the hotel, as I was flying home and I already had one box packed up to ship home to myself. I told my husband I might have to drive next year so I can haul everything back with me.
I almost left the zippy cup with my daughter in Atlanta, but at the last moment found space for it in the extra suitcase that I brought. Last year I did ship a box home. It’s cheaper to pay for an extra suitcase than ship a box!
I love how easy this project is! Thanks for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story.
Sandra, thanks for hosting. Sometimes the best projects are the easiest.
Great Project!
Thanks Tammy. I’m enjoying my little containers.
I love the use of the Haven sippy cup and you gave me inspiration for what to do with mine! Great job. 🙂
Katie, I’m so happy you enjoyed the project. Share what you do with yours.