I saw an idea similar to this on Pinterest and I thought it looked like fun so I promptly bought myself a wee saw and a tiny drill bit (haven't managed this part yet)
as with all good creative projects I tried one like what I saw and then I changed things to my own ideas.
I am turning these into brooches.
There is a bit of work on the hand holding the pencils while you saw but on the whole these are a super easy, super cute project and one I think would make a lovely and do-able present for teachers at the end of the year.
If you don't count the RSI and the purchasing of a new saw (which was only $10) it was also cheap. Some hot glue, brooch backs and a packet of pencils - $2.90.
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Are you a gifter for teachers? What kinds of things do you buy?
Do you find that you go off on your own tangent when you start making things or do you stick firmly to the pattern?
These are so fun! I'm a teacher and this would be a lovely gift to receive! I'm also going to attempt your idea with the crayons and canvas for when I do a colour unit after Christmas! The kids in my class are deaf and have additional and very complex needs, so it'd be the perfect visual stimulating! :)
ReplyDeletehi Nikki - I think they'd really enjoy it and the point of the crayon art is that there is no correct final result. I am currently learning NZ sign language and have some deaf friends at church.
DeleteWow - these are brilliant!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jennie and quick too - always a bonus!
DeleteThere is just something about pencil creations that are so very, very cute - great job!
ReplyDeleteI so agree - pencils are awesome
DeleteWow, that's a very cool idea. My kids aren't at school yet but hopefully one day I'll be just as crafty! :)
ReplyDeleteRonnie xo
They'd be great for a stationery lover or librarian too!
DeleteThey are so cute!
ReplyDeleteI love gifting teachers, and it's always handmade.
I've made oilcloth lunchbags before, and shortbread, and home made jam.
Its the simple things that are the sweetest!
xx
Yes - oilcloth lunchbags are definitely on my to-do list
DeleteThese are great !Very cool idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dee :o)
DeleteSuper cute gift idea.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kirsty - so lovely of you to visit :o)
DeleteSuper cool ! We are doing yo yo Christmas trees for our teachers.. But I am a sucker for a cute brooch! Might have to give it a go.
ReplyDeleteYeah I might end up keeping them for me!! :o) I love your yo-yo trees. :o)
DeleteThey look great. What a fab idea. How do you get the reply thing under comments?
ReplyDeleteThanks Kylie. The reply thing just appears on mine i'm not sure how or why (technical isn't my skill set) - sorry i can't be more helpful.
DeleteI am one of those off on a tangent kind of project makers, most don't finish as I had planned at the start - that's the best part! visiting from the mycreativespace linky, your pencil brooches look fab!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much - I always get distracted too :o)
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