Cricut Rock Princess Skull “Monster” Upcycled Drink Holder
The post title is a mouthful, but it accurately describes this project!
This is a drink holder that just yesterday held two milkshakes for 2 of my kiddos. I thought it was so cute since it just held two things. I knew I wanted to do a makeover on it. Today, Super Daughter asked if she could spend the night with Super Niece next weekend and the drink holder idea was settled! I would create a Monster drink holder for the girls’ sleepover!!
Here are all the things I used. I did get real and put away those kitchen scissors. I opted for an Exacto knife. It’s just what you need for a project like this. All paper is from Stampin’ Up.
I started taking the drink holder apart from the bottom.
And…I’m still taking it apart.
Now I’m cutting and gluing. I used my ATG gun for this part. (ATG stands for Adhesive Tape Gun.) Yes, I got rid of those kitchen scissors right around this time.
FINALLY! I grabbed a precision tool for this precision work. I can be stubborn. 😉 The Exacto knife made this much easier. Did you notice what I’m cutting on? It’s the back of an old Cricut mat. (Frankly, it could be the back of the mat I used in my Cricut next. My table was a mess. LOL!) Um, cutting directly on the front of a Cricut mat is fine. The back? Well, it’s really NOT made for that, but did I let that stop me? Nah. The mats that were on my table had made me mad already since they weren’t sticky anymore. They had it coming.
TA DA!! We’re upright now! Let’s see what else we can do to this baby! 😀 You might notice that it’s not perfect. That’s ok! All projects don’t have to be perfect. I find that if I wait until the projects are perfect, I don’t finish many projects. 😉
Have you tried the Portrait function? You should.
Here I’m using the Portrait function on my Expression. It allows you to cut from left to right instead of up and down. Pretty cool! That was the perfect choice for me because I wanted to make the most of what I had left of this piece of paper. BTW, this piece of paper is Coredinations, not Stampin’ Up.
These images are all from the Rock Princess Cricut cartridge.
What do I love more than coordinating double sided paper? (Well, my family and lots of things, but right after all that…is coordinating double sided paper.) It makes crafting SOOOO much easier! You cut things out, flip the paper for some variety and … look! You’re a coordinating genius! Double sided paper makes us all look good!
Woo hoo!! All Done and Ready to Party! I’m glad those caffeinated girls aren’t sleeping here that night. Shhh! I didn’t say that! 😉 LOL!
SIDE VIEW
Here’s the other side.
I hope you enjoyed this upcycled drink holder post. (Upcycling is when you find a way to update/modify something that you would otherwise throw away.) Would you like to see something else I upcycled? I turned a Kleenex hand towel box into a car wash! Click HERE to see that.
Another cute idea Joy. You are so clever!
What a fab creation, you’re soooo clever.
Another great idea from Super Joy!!!!!!!!!!
This would make a cute coffee gift with a Starbucks card for a teacher or whoever. I LOVE the coffee mug on Designer’s Calendar.
Great idea! Where do you get stampin up materials?
SO COOL! That would make an awesome gift box, like for soap and stuff!!! Thanks for the great ideas!
Love this!!!! You’re not helping me be good and not buy that cartridge 🙂 LOL!
This is cute! I see many ways this can be used. Very fun 🙂
Very cute.
Love love love! I so want that cart! This is a great idea!
What a super idea! I am always looking at those drink holders and thinking…I should do something with these…
Great inspiration! Thank you!
-Tanya
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So cute – thanks for sharing! I’ll have to remember to save my cup holder the next time we order lattes while traveling!
Jen
Your so fun!! And a great MOM. Cute idea and I will remember this one …thank you! Cindy
Cute!! You are so creative!
I have some teens that would LOVE this idea. Thanks for the inspiration. papermemories4u at yahoo dot com
What a great way to recycle at the same time!!!
This is ROCK’N Joy – I love it! I take the 4 packs of Starbucks drinks and do this same thing – I wash out the glass bottles, remove the labels and then fill them with goodies, I also makeover the carrying case – it is so fun!
Deanne G
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I LOVE this idea! There are so many variations! Thanks for the idea, it’s perfect!!! 🙂
Very cool! I really want that Rock Princess cart!
Very cute drink holder. I just got the Rock Princess cart. but have not had a chance to use it yet. Drink holders are hard to come by these days. The car was is too cute, very creative. tfs
Wow it looks so much better lol, this would make a great gift idea too, perfect for your daughter’s sleepover.
Kim xXx
Absolutely love this especially since I just ordered this cartridge and waiting for it to arrive!! Krystal ??? They still have them where you live!!! (and you actually eat there !! LOL!!) Another great project!!!
You are so creative!!!
I really love this it is so cute
Thanks,
Teri
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Super Joy, I super-love this project! I hate to throw out a perfectly good “thing” if you can do something with it. This is just so crafty. It could even be regifted over and over! Love it! Thanks so much.
Great upcycling idea!! Where did that drink holder come from? I’ve never seen one before? (I hope you didn’t have this info in your post…I didn’t see it!)
Oh, I bought spiders for my soap dispenser today…whoo hoo…can’t wait to scare my kids!! 🙂
~Sharon C.
As much as I don’t like to admit it but my kids love monster drinks. How cool to make for Halloween. And I just ordered Rock Princess. Can’t wait to make it. You Rock like the Princess cart.!!!!!!!!!!!
Love to make old things new. Great job!
You have the BEST ideas!! I love this and it will be super cute at Christmas with a small loaf of bread on one side and a jar of homemade salsa on the other! I can think of a bunch of gift ideas for this! Thanks so much
Tammy
VERY cute! Love it!
You Have the best ideas Joy!!!!! I love love love your blog
Okay, #1 send me some Krystal burgers – haven’t seen one in years!
#2 I made a car wash for my kids with your tutorial (tho’ we made it a train washer).
#3 I’ll certainly stop by tomorrow!
M…
oh wow joy so cute! I’m going to make a pictur e frame out of cardboard box and use one of the foams you sent!
that is super cute and your daughter will really enjoy bringing that to the sleepover!
Love your beverage holder Joy! You don’t do Monster drinks….but I know you do Margaritas! I knew we should be neigbhors!
Can’t wait to see the Random Acts of kindness post and Joy’s Super friend day! Yippee!
You have got to be the coolest mom! Love this drink holder, can’t wait to find one I can upcycle! I need this cart too!
You are so creative! Looking forward to tomorrow’s blog hop and Super Friend day! Thanks for all you do!
Interesting idea!
Joy!! You ROCK Girlfriend!! I love your projects and have really enjoyed your stamp set! You are so funny and such an inspiration! What a treat!
Big Hugs!
Lisa
will try to be there. you crack me up. i needed a little laugh today. thanks for sharing with us joy.
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I LOVE IT!!! I love the cart you use, I love the whole Idea of recycling!!! This turned out Fabulous!!! You so Rocked this project. Great Job Joy! Thank you so much for sharing.
What a cute idea! I usually ask them not to give these to me (unless I really need to carry the drinks) because I hate tossing them out! Thanks for sharing!
Okay I have to say this was one stinkin’ cute project… just love how you use a shake holder…
You daughter must be proud to have a mom that thinks this stuff up…
The Scrapbooking Queen
What a great idea! I love your creative beverage holder and I remember your car wash!
Really fun! I don’t think my projects can be classified as “up”cycling like yours, but at least I do my part by repurposing whenever possible. Yes, I think some snacks are in order. Maybe those scary fingers from last year. TFS.
This is FABULOUS! I want to make it right now! This Rock Princess cart is the best. Love it! Thanks for the inspiration! 🙂 Kelly
I love that paper! I’ve tried to stay away from SU! because I’m afraid it will take all my money away…
This is great! Many ideas for this one!
How very clever and creative Joy !!!!! This beverage holder is great for so many occasions. Would also be a great gift box for other than soda cans. I love it and the fact that you are reusing something to create it.
Marcie
How fun is this!?! You are just full of great ideas!!! TFS!