Make it with everyday materials! A collection of stylish DIY pen holder ideas
Is your desk cluttered and driving you crazy? With a pen holder, you can not only keep your stationery neatly organized, but also display your favorite writing tools stylishly like part of your decor! In this article, we’ll introduce ideas for DIY pen holders you can make using everyday materials.
Put household items like milk cartons, toilet paper rolls, and origami paper to good use and create your very own original pen holder.
From simple designs to slightly more elaborate ones, you’re sure to find ideas you can tailor to your taste!
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Make it with everyday materials! A collection of stylish DIY pen holder ideas (1–10)
Stylish paper-clay pen holder

Also great as a gift! Here are some stylish pen holder ideas using paper clay.
Many of you may be thinking about giving a cute pen holder to someone special.
Let’s make a one-of-a-kind pen holder that’s practical and will become a keepsake.
You’ll need an empty jar, glue, jute twine, paper clay, and decorative materials such as glass marbles or rhinestones.
If you decide on the design before you start, it will come together with better balance—so be sure to try that.
Eco pen holder made from a toilet paper roll core

Made from scrap materials! Here are some eco-friendly pen holder ideas using toilet paper rolls.
As we go about daily life, toilet paper cores tend to pile up.
These pen holder ideas are perfect for anyone thinking, “Can’t I reuse these somehow?” You’ll need toilet paper rolls; construction paper or origami paper; cardstock; decorative materials like stickers; scissors; glue; and pens.
It’s an ideal project to make with children, so be sure to try it for a fun craft at home.
Origami pen holder

Easy to try! Here are some ideas for making an origami pen holder.
In recent years, cute origami paper has become easy to find at 100-yen shops and the like.
This time, let’s make a pen holder using your favorite patterned paper.
What you’ll need: four sheets of origami paper in designs you like, glue or double-sided tape, a piece of cardboard cut into a square, and decorations such as stickers.
It’s great that you can make a practical item with dividers out of origami.
Take this opportunity to give it a try!
Made with everyday materials! A collection of stylish DIY pen holder ideas (11–20)
Pen holder made from wooden sticks and an empty box

This is a stylish pen holder made from an empty cylindrical snack box and wooden sticks.
You can find the wooden sticks at 100-yen shops, so give it a look.
First, cut the empty box to a height that makes it easy to use as a pen holder.
Once it’s cut, cover it with your favorite origami paper or similar so the original design of the box doesn’t show through.
Next, use a glue gun to attach wooden sticks around the outside of the box.
Finally, decorate it with lace, beads, and other embellishments in your favorite style, and you’re done.
Fluffy pen holder
https://www.tiktok.com/@gir1yn/video/7447417575274728711It feels soft and pleasant to the touch! Here are some ideas for a fluffy pen holder.
How about making a fluffy pen holder that turns out like something fit for a princess? It’s fun to see how the mood changes when you switch up the colors of the materials! The steps are simple, so making it with children can become a lovely memory.
Once it’s finished, you can also use the pen holder as a small storage container, so keep using it in your daily life even after you’re done making it.
Aqua Beads pen holder

Let’s decorate with your favorite motifs! Here are some ideas for an Aquabeads pen holder.
Aquabeads are items that stick to neighboring beads when you spray them with water, allowing you to create shapes.
This time, let’s make a pen holder using Aquabeads.
You’ll need Aquabeads, an empty can, and masking tape.
You can finish the pen holder in your favorite colors and designs, so it’s a great way to show your personality.
It could be fun to try it as a parent-child activity or make them together with friends.
Sweets-deco style pen holder

Looks just like real sweets! Here are some ideas for a sweets-themed decorated pen holder.
These ideas are perfect for anyone who wants to make a cute pen holder or who simply loves making sweets.
You’ll need items like your favorite paper cup, kitchen paper (paper towels), paper clay, and whipped clay.
By using paper clay that can be decorated like whipped cream, both kids and adults can easily enjoy decorating.
Give it a try!


