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Monday, April 4, 2011

Magnetic Pen Holder


Oh, Martha Stewart, you think you're so fancy with your vintage tins. And how you turn your fancy vintage tins into extra fancy refrigerator pen holders. And all I have is this old mint tin.

(Cue Beastie Boys) KICK IT! 

I took off the lid:

And measured out some paper to match my desktop organizer:



And Mod Podged away:


 And folded around:

Like so: 



I made little cuts in the corners and folded the top in:

And folded the bottom around: 

So it looked like this: 

And then I added some little beaded sticker embellishments:


And a magnet:

But that wimpy little magnet wasn't strong enough to hold the tin when it was holding pens. 
So I plastered the back of that sucker with magnet tape:


And it became the little tin that could:


I went all out and bought some extra fancy pens at the Dollar Tree:


And I put it next to my favorite little desktop organizer:


Vintage tin? I don't need no stinkin' vintage tin.

All I need is a used mint tin and my trusty crafting supplies!

14 comments:

  1. You are so darned clever, Darcy Lee!

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  2. I love this idea Darcy! I've got a few of those tins and wondered what I could do with them. I have laminated reminders on the fridge and always have to go digging through the drawer for a pen. Thanks heaps!

    http://domesblissity.blogspot.com/

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  3. I love this! What a fun, useful tutorial.

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  4. I am your newest follower/s from Tip Me Tuesday. My blogs are:
    www.karimascrafts.com
    and
    www.karimasblogs.blogspot.com
    Would love if you could follow back, Karima.
    I am following through GFConnect

    I Love this post, I think I will try this one soon!

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  5. Well, if that isn't the cutest thing! I love it. I never can grab a pen quick enough even though the drawer with all my pens is near the phone having one or two always hanging on my fridge would be ideal. Totally going to have to give this a try.

    www.itsybitsypaperblog.com

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  6. ps-i am hosting a rad giveaway, a BIKINI by an up'n coming desginer from Mexico! super easy & right on time for spring/summer! ^.^ xo

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  7. Ha! Fabulous craft and fun post too. :) Lovin' all sorts of your stuff! :)

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  8. It is so stinkin cute!!!!!! I love this idea, you have inspired me. Thank you for sharing.

    Cha Cha

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  9. Love this!

    ps - you crack me up! I'm your newest follower :)

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  10. ha ha! I LOVE IT!!!!! Martha got nothing on you. hehehehehheh

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  11. oh how cute is that~ i wanna make one!

    www.theblogforbrides.com

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