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Wood Crayon Holder

Wood Crayon Holder

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/wood-crayon-holder • Posted by Shelly| DIY Mama

I made this crayon holder for my niece when she was in preschool. She had a little craft area and I thought this would be a cute way for her to store her crayons and practice fine motor skills.

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

3 h 00

Difficulty

So-so
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Description

I made this crayon holder for my niece when she was in preschool. She had a little craft area and I thought this would be a cute way for her to store her crayons and practice fine motor skills.

Instructions

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    -Cut a 4 x 4 as long as you'd like the holder.

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    -Mark your drill with a bit, slightly larger than a crayon, with tape the depth you want the crayons to go into the block of wood. -Sand down drilled holes.

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    -Use tape to mark off where you want stain/paint.

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    -Add a name using a Cricut or a stencil.

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    -Spray with clear coat.