Cosmetics Caddy to Metallic Pencil Pot

I've been slowly improving my desk more and more but looking for the cheapest way possible to do it. This has just 2 'ingredients' metallic paint (75p) and a cosmetics caddy (£1.99). It fits all my stationary and looks great on my desk!

- A bathroom/cosmetics/medicine caddy or other holder you want to paint. Mine was from B&M Bargains for £1.99.

- Metallic paint, you can get this for a number of places but I swear by Wilkinsons for just 75p it goes a long way!

- Something to paint with, I found that a foam brush was best for an even paint coat

If you paint something plastic like mine this may be difficult, the paint pulls together to make gaps so it's best to put on a thick paint coat or multiple coats to get the solid metallic-shine. I painted on the inside which meant no matter how uneven the coat, the outside surface remained smooth.

Let dry for at least 12 hrs.

After the paint has dried, fill with your stationary and let your co-workers admire your new desk addition!