Pencils can be so boring sometimes. Here's what you can do to change it. You will need:
- Vintage fabric scraps cut into thin strips (I used a scrap from a vintage tablecloth).
- Lead pencils (round ones work best).
- Craft glue.
Cover each lead pencil with a coating of glue (spray adhesive works best I found). Hold the pencil by the lead end. Starting at the bottom end of the pencil start attaching your fabric strips by winding them around and around making sure the glue is holding it in place. Doesn't matter if you run short, just grab another fabric strip and keep winding where you left off until the entire pencil is covered. Trim any excess fraying with nail scissors or leave the frayed edge for an extra shabby look. Easy
peasy, took 10 minutes and now I have nice looking pencils. Have a wonderful love filled weekend everyone. Talk next week. Simone xx
Clever you - who'd have thought boring pencils could look so fabulous! Leigh
ReplyDeleteI get the point! Seriously, great way to add some style and whimsy to the desktop.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Marjorie
you are one crafty cookie!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Simone, great idea, love the fabric, reminds me of the fabric of the little smocks you have in the window of your shop which are soo cute. How is the redecorating going on the back verandah, will we be able to have peek soon? Every time I see cute floral fabrics I think ooh that would be nice for Simones deck redecorating, cheers Katherine
ReplyDeleteWow they look lovely. Will surely try this one, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! (but can I be a real pain and ask what you do when you need to sharpen the pencil? Or are these just for show??)
ReplyDeleteJust love those great little vintage cloths, I have quite a few that are too stained to sell, should start using them creatively too.
Irene x
Very Cute and I love that fabric. Have a great weekend. x Julie
ReplyDeleteooo and they make such nice gifts too - by the way I'm about to post an entry that gives you an award! Hope that is okay! xxx
ReplyDeleteYou rascal. I would go mad trying to cover pencils I think! Yes they do look gorgeous. I could only do this to plain pencils however as I love the look of coloured pencils. I have jars of them around. Yes, even in old vegemite jars! xx
ReplyDeleteFun!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea. This will be fun to do with my daughter, and it also puts all my old scraps to good use. Happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteLove this! So simple but so pretty and would make good presents!
ReplyDeleteThose are adorable! I think they are almost too cute to use...I'd just leave them out as a display.
ReplyDeleteHow cute are these!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun idea, Simone!
ReplyDeleteANYTHING that lets me admire vintage tablecloth bits is fabulous, in my book!
ReplyDeletem ^..^
So fun! It's the little things, right.
ReplyDeleteCute. I'm thinking about some white and off-white clothes that I just threw in a bag to take to the Goodwill. They had lots of texture and monochromatic pattern. I think they would be great for a project like this, thanks for the idea. Sorry Goodwill, better luck next time.
ReplyDeleteWell aren't you clever! Love this!!
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful and a great idea for back-to-school. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteas someone who decorates tin cans for pencil cups, i am loving this idea! very cute.
ReplyDeletexo
I may have to do this. But then Carpenter Robert seems to take my pencils outside a lot. And I might find dirt or sawdust on my pretty pencils. Well, have to hide them I suppose!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
WOW! Very lovely!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty for a desk...I am always looking for desktop pencils that match my colour scheme...thanks so so much!
ReplyDeleteDarling such beautiful colors and great idea, nice writing!! Luv, have yourself a fabulous weekend!!
ReplyDeleteLove & Hugs
Duchess ♥♥♥
Very cute!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is so very pretty....happy to find it. I adore anything (well, just about anything) vintage.
ReplyDeletexojanis
I like this.
ReplyDeleteKisses.
Too cute, it is nice to add a bit of flavour and colour to those useful things in our life. Thanks for sharing the ideas.
ReplyDeleteWow, they look fantastic!! That technique would look great on coat hangers too I think!!
ReplyDeleteVery Cute!!
How clever - what a fun way to bring colour into your life.
ReplyDeleteI love the pretty colours on your blog - really refreshing.
Best wishes
So cute
ReplyDeleteAlison
hola! today l discover your blog...and l like it very very much!!!beautifull projects and full of joy!!!hasta pronto!!
ReplyDeleteTo cute!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a super smart idea! I have so many Tablecloth scraps~ my daughters will LOVE this project. Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful project!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Simone! Love it!
All the best,
Eileen
What a great DIY project! Thanks
ReplyDeletexoxo