DIY Pencil cup cozy and note paper coaster. Oh, how perfect to make this over the holidays so I’ll be ready to go on Jan. 2 with a reusable cup cozy (for Resolution #17: Be more environmentally friendly) and inspire me to write and draw more (Resolutions # 3 and #4 respecitvely). (via Crafty Staci)

Use porecelain paint pens to spruce up secondhand, thrift-scored or old ceramics to create a cohesive collection of desk organizers and caddies. I love the egg cup for paper clips. Great, inexpensive solution. (via Better Homes & Gardens)

Use Google maps to create a personalized envelope. Read the comments for details on how to orient the map in order to get this to work even if your letter is traveling from east to west or south to north. (via Craziest Gadgets)