Earlier today I posted about using old Crystal Light plastic containers to make cheap and safe “big girl” candles for my friend’s little girl.  Afterwards I remembered I had never shown you how I use these containers in my craft room/office for storage.  Before I had all my pens/pencils in a large flower pot on my desk, but I was NEVER able to find the specific type of writing utensil I was looking for.  Now, I know right where they are…and they look stylish sitting on the shelf as well.  🙂

Supplies & Materials:

• Plastic Powdered Drink tubes (ex. Crystal Light)
• Clear Address Labels
• Computer & Printer
• Scrapbook Paper
• Double-Sided tape or Xyron Machine
• Scissors or Paper Cutter

Directions:

1. Start out by cleaning the plastic container and removing all labels.  Dry throughly afterwards.
2. Measure the height of your plastic container.
3. Using your scissors or paper-cutter cut a piece of scrapbook paper to the correct height.
   
4. Wrap paper around your container and make a small mark where the edges meet (adding .25 inch to allow for a better seal/overlap).
   
5. Using your scissors or paper-cutter cut the piece of scrapbook paper to the correct width.  Use this piece as a template to cut other pieces for more containers.
6. If using an Xyron machine run your pieces of cut scrapbook paper through the machine.
   
7. Carefully remove the backing from the paper and carefully wrap it around the plastic container, taking care to smooth out to prevent any air bubbles. (If using double-sided tape run a piece down the height of the container and attach one end of the paper.  Then attach another piece of double-sided tape to the inside of the finishing edge and carefully smooth around so that the paper is smooth and the edges are sealed).
   
8. Using your word processor of choice, print out your clear labels for each container
   
9. Apply your labels and fill up your containers with their new contents. 

Cost Breakdown:

• Plastic Powdered Beverage Containers – Free from recycle bin
• Scrapbook Paper – Free, leftover from wedding
• Clear Mailing Labels- Free, leftover from wedding

Total:  FREE

Bonus:  These are so easy to make they would make a fun crafty project for the kiddos as well!  You could also cut a small hole in the lid to make a stylish coin jar!