Upcycled Marker/Pen Storage

If your holidays were anything like mine then you purchased a bunch of items. And since the holidays get really busy at my work I purchase a bunch of stuff online to save time. At the end of the holidays I always end up with a ton of empty boxes and envelopes. But instead of tossing them I prefer to recycle them.

-My small part in saving the planet-

And since this year I plan to get more organized I started thinking

Hmmmm….

I came up with an awesome idea that not only RECYCLES those old boxes but ORGANIZES my markers also. This project requires very minimum supplies and is quite easy.

So lets get started…..

Materials needed

Box

 (mine is a used small flat rate usps box)

Pencil

Ruler

Tape

(not pictured)

Box cutter

(or something sharp to cut with)

Step 1

• Cut the box in half equally
• Use the ruler to find the middle and place a mark at both ends of the box
• Draw a line connecting the marks
• Carefully cut all sides of the box

Mine was 4 1/4 inches

  



Step 2

• Stack the boxes up the way you like.

Here are a couple of ideas…. Be creative

Step 3

• Tape all the boxes together in the formation you prefer.
• Make sure to tape along the cracks of where the boxes meet for a stronger hold
• Follow my guide below



 (Follow the black lines with white dashes)



Step 4



Just for fun

(Picture coming soon)

Decorate your marker storage

Use scrapbook paper, left over wrapping paper, fabric, etc.



Now ORGANIZE!!!!!

 Allows for better visibility of color choices

Takes up the least amount of space

Versatile and no tape required

Alternative #1

If your short on boxes or don't have a lot of markers to store this is a great alternative.

Fold a piece of card stock to make dividers.

(You can make as many as you want, this setup makes 4 sections)

The flat pieces are measured at 1 inch.

The triangles are 2 1/2 inches then folded in half

The cardstock is the same width as the box 

Place the folded card stock in the box and place your markers inside

Alternative #2

 Use one to just make a pen holder

Have fun ORGANIZING!!