How to Make a Card Holder

If you've ever struggled to hold all your cards during a card game, this Makedo project is just for you!

• Scru-Driver

• Safe-Saw 

• 5x Scru (for each player)

• Upcycled cardboard

We'll run through the instructions for making one card holder. Repeat for each player!

The first step is to cut out three semicircles of cardboard, according to the following sizes:

Large: 28cm / 11in
Medium: 25cm / 10in
Small: 13.5cm / 5.3in

Tip: You can use plates or pot lids from the kitchen to help trace out the circular shapes.

Start with your large semi-circle and punch 4x holes along the straight edge. The holes should be about 2cm / 1in from the straight edge, with the following spacing:

Outer holes: 3.5cm / 1.4in from curved edge
Inner holes: 7cm / 2.8in from curved edge

Next, punch a hole approximately 3.5cm / 1.4in from the middle (at the top) of the curved edge.

Once you have punched the holes in your large piece, align the 3x semi-circles along the straight edges. Flip this stack over and punch through the holes so that each semi-circle is ready to be connected.

Position the pieces on top of each other and connect with a Scru at each location.

Be sure not to over-tighten, you want to leave enough space between the pieces of cardboard for your playing cards to slide in easily.

And that's it!

Repeat the process to make a card holder for each player, and then dive in to your favourite card game. With this holder you have two rows and plenty of space to store and sort a full hand of cards. Soon you'll be wondering how you ever managed without your Makedo cardboard card holder.