How to make a beer holder

Treat your dad with a gift he’s sure to love this Father’s Day with this papercraft beer holder!

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Holly Spanner

Published: June 8, 2021 at 7:08 am

Men are notoriously difficult to craft for, making Father’s Day especially tricky if you’re looking to make a special handmade gift. But fret not, because we think we’ve got the perfect idea for you! If the men in your life love a tipple or two, this stylish beer carrier is guaranteed to put a smile on their faces. It’s easy to make and practical, too – simply fill with some bottles of craft ale or lager and you’re good to go! Or, for non-alcohol drinkers - how about filling it with craft lemonade?

Want some free patterned paper to embellish your beer holder with? Take a look at our ever-growing collection of free patterned papers, there are lots to choose from and there are lots of different themes. We love these free vintage papers! For more general card making, let us show you how to make cards. We're using a glue gun and circle die to make this project, so why not check out the best glue gun and best die-cutting machine. Thinking about buying a craft printer? Check out our review of the best printer for card making.

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To make this beer holder you will need:

Card (we're using black)
Kraft card
Patterned paper
Embellishments
Stamps and ink
Circle die

How to make a beer holder

Step 1

For the handle, cut some card to 25 x 12.5cm. Cut out a half-circle by sandwiching a circle die between the cutting plates about 2.5cm from the top. Cover both sides with paper. If you don’t have a circle die or die-cutting machine, draw on a semi-circle and cut out using scissors or a craft knife.

How to make a beer holder – step 1

Step 2

Cut three 17 x 25cm pieces of card. Score the short sides at 6cm and the long sides at 6, 12, 18 and 24cm. Cut between the squares to the scoreline and remove the narrow flap.

How to make a beer holder – step 2

Step 3

Join the side flaps to form box shapes, then fold up the base squares and stick with strong glue. Stick the boxes together in pairs then attach to the handle with strong glue.

How to make a beer holder – step 3

Step 4

Cut four 6.3 x 15cm pieces of black card. Trim one end of each at an angle and stick in pairs onto the sides of the carrier. Create a patchwork effect with squares of paper.

How to make a beer holder – step 4

Step 5

Cut two 12.5 x 13cm pieces of black card. Decorate with squares of paper and stamped motifs then stick to the front of the carrier. Finish with metallic embellishments.

How to make a beer holder – step 5

We hope you’ve enjoyed our Father’s Day gift bag tutorial. If you’re looking for Father’s Day projects, we have plenty here on Gathered. We love this DIY travel washbag, or how about this fab knitted beer cosy tutorial?

Staff Writer, BBC Science Focus

Holly is the Staff Writer for BBC Science Focus and looks after the popular Q&A section. She holds an MSc (distinction) in Geoscience (Space and Climate Physics) from UCL, and specialises in astronomy and earth sciences. Before joining Our Media, she worked as a geoenvironmental consultant and engineer, informing on ground risk and remediation in the north of England, while hunting for exoplanets in her spare time. Alongside this, she was regional editor of a popular theatre website for nine years, and has a solid background in curating and developing content for the digital space. Holly is also an artist and illustrator, and regular contributor to the craft website, Gathered. She has previously worked with the RSPB, English Heritage, Disney, Pilot and Brother, as well as on BBC Good Food magazine, Home Style magazine, and Papercraft inspirations magazine. She enjoys photography and has a sustained interest in antiques.