Watch our tutorial to find out how you can make your own household essentials from the things we usually throw away! In this video, we are demonstrating how to make a desk organiser as well as a pencil case.

First, gather your materials

For the organiser:

• A cardboard box, eg. porridge or breakfast foods
• Newspaper to protect the working area
• A pen
• A ruler
• Spray paint
• Craft paint
• Paint brush or sponge
• A stencil
• Masking tape or other decorative material
• Regular tape to close any open areas

For the pencil case:

• 2 plastic bottles of the same size
• Newspaper to protect the working area
• A knife or scissors
• Spray paint
• Zipper (must close around the circumference of the bottles)
• Glue gun or staples (staples work better with material and plastic)
• Masking tape or other decorative material

Video by:

Johané van den Berg & Jaco-Mari Futcher

Sources:

Creative in Chicago
5 minute Crafts