March 9th, 2023
Everyone has that one thing they enjoy more than anything to pass the time. It might be knitting, clothespin art, or even painting. For those of you looking for new or more challenging hobbies, we’ve got you covered. Below, we’ve picked out ultimate, step-it-up activities to push your perseverance and boost your creativity.
April Fool’s Solo Cup Holders
Have you ever been to an April Fool’s party? Neither have I, but if you’re hosting then I’ve got you covered with a creative way for guests to remember which glasses are theirs. Solo cups are too expensive to have extras lying around, but naming each one can prevent unnecessary waste. And what better way to enforce the naming rule than to customize your very own Solo cup holder with some funny April Fool’s jokes or tricks?First, measure how big your cup holder needs to be for cup stacking and pulling ease (think of a box without a lid). Mark the dimensions down on your desired lumber type and thickness, and saw the wood into pieces. and saw it into pieces. It’s recommended to remove any sharp or rough edges with sandpaper before moving forward. On the front board, drill a round hole in the top of the 2×4, just big enough to store a Sharpie marker. Choose a paint color and apply a layer to the pieces, followed by a second layer after the first one dries (the wood may soak in the first layer or you may decide it looks good as it is). Next, stand the pieces up vertically in a square, and nail or glue them together.For the letters of your name or chosen phrase, you’re welcome to paint them on by hand or to create a stencil that can be printed on a Cricut printer. You can also print out a design on paper and cut it into a stencil for painting using a precision art knife. Many people say something like “You only get one, so mark it up,” but this is the part of the project that you can change up however you see fit. Some personal favorites for the holiday in question include “beer goes here” when you’re only drinking water or “to avoid tears, mark your cup here.” Either way, we’re sure this will make a great prop to liven up your party’s drink table and save on recycling.Do you think this might be your ultimate April Fool’s hobby? For a visual tutorial, check out this video to get started.