Drink Mix Container Drink Sunglasses Case

The other day I asked on my Facebook page, “I made a decoupage pencil box out of a Crystal Light drink mix container… what else can I make/do with them?? Any ideas?”  I got some great suggestions.  In particular, I loved the comment made by Lorena Leon-Cruz when she said, “I use them to store my cut up celery and carrots and block cheese in the fridge. I also decorated one for sunglasses. My aunt uses them for her crochet hooks.”  Immediately I knew I would take her suggestion and make a Drink Mix Container Drink Sunglasses Case.

Materials:

• Plastic drink mix container
• Paper Cutter
• Ruler
• Decorative paper (I used scrapbook paper and an old map)
• Mod Podge
• Paint brush

Here is the container that I used.

See?  It fit my sunglasses perfectly!

I chose some pretty scraps of scrapbook paper and an old map left over from my Recycled map Drawer makeover I did.

Using a paper cutter I cut one inch thick strips approximately 8.5” in length.  I used Mod Podge to decoupage the strips to the container.

Note: Towards the top, where the container is curved, I cut the strips in half due to the angle of the box.

Here is what it looks like when it is dry (approximately 15 minutes).

Here are two more AFTER photos.

This is such a fun and easy DIY gift idea.  Some other suggestions from my Facebook page were toy storage, art supplies, and sewing kits.  Think twice before throwing away your drink mix containers!

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