How to Turn a Soup Can into a Cute Christmas Pen Holder

Here at Sabrina's Organizing, we love to turn soup cans into useful organizing tools (Affiliate Link) that will keep our home and office organized! Today's DIY post is no different. We are going to show you how to transform a soup can and one holiday sock into a Christmas Pen Holder. Follow along and see how we made this cute DIY project.

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What supplies do I need to make a Christmas Pen Holder?
How long does it take to make this pen holder?
How much does it cost to make this pen holder?
How to transform a sock and a soup can into a pen holder for the holidays?
The Reveal!
Tips when making this soup and sock can transform.

What supplies do I need to make a Christmas Pen Holder?

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Below are the supplies you will need for this project.

1 Decorative Holiday crew sock - Pick a sock you may not be able to find a match to.

1 soup can with label removed - the can is about 15 - 16 oz in size.

Scissors (fabric)

Two strips of ribbon (fabric) white ½ inch - measure the perimeter of the can.

Mod Podge glue matte finish

One disposable brush for the Mod Podge (Affiliate Link) Glue

Glue gun

Glue stick (Affiliate Link)

Peel and stick red felt for crafts - measures the interior perimeter of the can sides.

Paper clips and clips to hold the sock while drying

How long does it take to make this pen holder?

This project didn't take very long. The longest part was the drying time. So, the total time was about two days with a drying time of 6-8 hours.

How much does it cost to make this pen holder?

The soup can was cleaned and reused. The sock was missing a sock; the other supplies were from other craft projects, so there was NO COST for this project. But, if you wanted to factor in the sock and soup can, it would be about $5.00 per can.

Now, let's get down to the easy steps.

How to transform a sock and a soup can into a pen holder for the holidays?

First, gather all the items together. Cut the top of the sock off.

Measure the sock with a can and cut it one inch longer.

Measure sock to can cut about 1 inch longer

Then, with the disposable brush, add Mod Podge (Affiliate Link) to the outside of the can. Slide the sock over the Mod Podge (Affiliate Link) while stretching it out. Leave about ¼ inch or so at the top and bottom. This will fold into the can and underneath the can.

Make sure Mod Podge (Affiliate Link) is at the top, inside, and bottom of the can. Then, add the paper clips to hold the sock while drying on top. Use as many paper clips as you need to keep the sock fabric down while drying. On the bottom, lay the sock end on the bottom and add more Mod Podge (Affiliate Link). Then, lay it on a surface to dry.

add the paperclips to hold down the sock while drying

Now let the soup dry completely overnight.

Then, the next day, turn it over and press down the fabric to level it off at the bottom of the can.

Now, remove the paper clips from around the top.

Add the press and stick felt to inside of the can

Measure the red peel and stick felt to make sure it will fit inside the can.

Add the felt to the inside of the can. Roll the felt with the backing facing out. Be sure to remove some backings when you start so it is easier to take off the rest when you unroll it in the can. Press firmly, and it will attach to the can.