DIY: how to make essentials out of ‘rubbish’

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