Do your pens keep walking away from your craft booth?? Cute Solution!

I recently saw this cute idea in a doctor's office, for keeping pens from "accidentally" walking away from the desk.  We know some folks might be true "collectors", but I prefer to think that in most cases, they get put into pockets and purses just as an unconscious motion after signing something.



The doc's office had these in a terra cotta pot, and used BIG bright pink flowers on the ends of their pens.  They were so bright and cheerful!  I wanted something that would go better with my booth design, which is basically black and white, and take up less space.  I used green floral tape to wrap the pen onto the wire stem.  This tape is "self-sealing".  The only downside is that what makes it self sealing, also leaves it a bit tacky feeling.  I don't mind though, as this is harmless, and may even work toward the "flowers" staying on the table.  "Tacky to the touch" stems are a little less attractive to consider lifting.  If the sticky feel is a deterrent, one could also use green vinyl tape, which could probably be found at a craft store, or green electrical tape - from the hardware store.

Anyway, I just thought this was a great idea and wanted to share!  Thanks to the staff at my doc's office for the idea!