Sunday, December 21, 2008

Pencil Gifts




As you can see by today's gift, I made pencil holders. I actually ran out of pencils while making these and added a pen to one of them. These are for my nieces and nephews this year. Instead of candy or junky little toys, I decided to give them pencils. What an exciting Aunt I am right? It's better than toothbrushes now!

Not all of these us Stampin' Up! supplies. But I just wanted to share a picture of them all together. I hope the kids like them, and use them!

Here are the directions for making the pencil holders:

-Cut a piece of card stock 6.5in x 6.5in
-Stamp as you like- wheels would work great for this!
-From one edge of the cardstock measure and score at the 1in mark.
-From the same edge measure and score at the 3.75in mark.
-Tape the stamped side of the 1in fold.
-Tape the non-stamped side of the center panel at the very bottom.
-Fold into a pouch.
-Use your crimper to crimp the bottom inch or so.
-Use your slit punch to cut a “U” shape in the top.
-Decorate!

Happy Stampin!
Jen

4 comments:

Kathy W said...

fun project, would be good for birthday prize bags too.

Jana O'Brien said...

I love these, Jen, but couldn't you sneak in one pixy stick or candy cane? ;)

Sharon Graham said...

Very cute! My son is very into mechanical pencils right now and was excited to see your pencil holders.

Emily said...

Jen, these are too cute!! Love how you decorated them! TFS!