Pen/Pencil Holder Made From Craft Sticks

A simple box for pens and pencils make from craft sicks.
Parts:
1. Glue
2. Craft sticks

Step 1: Start the Base

1. Place about 10 or 11 sticks flat down on your work surface.
2. The number should be the length of one stick.

Step 2: Attach Crosspieces

1. Glue 2 crossbars to attach the base sticks together.

Step 3: Connect Crosspieces

1. Glue crossbars together in same direction as base sticks.

Step 4: Continue Connecting

1. Continue gluing crosspieces to slowly build up the walls of the box.
2. You may want to wait for a few sticks to dry before attaching the next ones.
3. Take your time to make sure the walls are as straight as possible.

Step 5: Finish the Walls

1. Finish the walls. Generally 3 inches should be workable, but make them as high or low as you like.
2. Once you hit the desired height, glue 3 crosspieces about an inch apart. These will help keep the pens and pencils stand a little higher when they are placed in the cup.

Step 6: Glue Final Crosspieces

1. Glue 3 additional pieces, crossing the other 3 that were just glued, once again, about 3 inches apart.

Step 7:

1. After everything has dried, turn the box on its side.
2. Put additional glue on the corner columns to increase their strength.
3. Repeat with the additional 3 sides to glue all the columns.