Someone is not a fan of Zoom conferences: my dog Fosse. Every time I’m chatting with people on my computer, she freaks out because she does not know where those voices are coming from. Mind you, she has no problems with voices coming from the television or radio, or even from YouTube videos. But people on Zoom? They are worse than cats, mail carriers and squirrels combined.
I did discover a simple way to calm her down, though. I realized she was not bothered when I had my earbuds on during the Zoom sessions. Earbuds do have a habit of getting lost on my desk or tangled with my other cords, so I made this earbud holder to keep them organized and at hand. Those working from home, or students doing distance learning, really will appreciate the convenience.
The earbud holder I made here is in the shape of a Star of David. The corners in the star were perfect for wrapping the wire, so the star shape works a lot better than just a regular rectangle. For cardstock, I actually used a direct mail postcard from a real estate agent. Those who follow my projects know I save junk mail for crafting purposes because the paper quality is so sturdy. I have to keep this away from my other dog Gershwin, however. He loves eating mail.
What you’ll need:
Thick cardstock or junk mail postcard
Scissors
Tape
1. Cut two triangles with 3 1/2-inch sides. It helps if they are equilateral, but I just eyeballed them.
2. Stack the two triangles on top of each other to form the Star of David.
3. Flip over the star and cut two notches on the top corners of the star and one of the bottom corners, as indicated in the photo. Bend back the flap where the notch is and tape it in place.
4. Slide the earbuds into the notches on top, wrap the wire around the middle, and slide the plug into the notch at the bottom.
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