It’s 10 on the 10th! Every month on the 10th, a group of lifestyle bloggers get together and share ideas for under $10.00. This month’s theme is Summer Party! While there haven’t been a ton of parties going on here at the Castle, there have been a few small gatherings. And one thing that always makes me crazy is that the solo cups get knocked over and you can never find where someone left the Shapie marker. So I’m taking matters into my own hands and making a Solo cup holder!
Normally I would have The Hubs make a box for me, however I found this box at Hobby Lobby.
With my 40% off coupon it cost $4.79!
Before painting the box, I filled the staple holes with wood filler.
I added feet to the bottom of the box by gluing on 4 wooden beads.
Don’t you just love E6000 glue?
It works on almost everything!
Next, I attached a metal clip to the outside of the box to hold my Sharpie.
No more excuses as to where the elusive marker went!
Once the glue and the wood filler was dry, I gave it a light sanding.
Then it was time to paint.
At this point I could have called it good and been done.
However, I saw that there was room in the back of the box for straws.
I cut a dowel rod the width of the box interior.
Once the dowel rod was in place, I painted it white to match the box.
This solo cup holder is finished and ready to party!
I’m thrilled that the glasses have a home and hopefully we won’t be on a constant hunt for a marker!
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