If you’re the type that loves to make gifts for others, then say goodbye to cookies in a jar (or not, but you could give these as well!). This is a super easy, cheap and fun craft that will make a good gift to yourself or someone else!
Glue the wooden button to the pencil using wood glue or a multi-purpose glue. Once you’ve glued them, allow the glue to set. In the picture below I placed them into a jar of matches, but something like a jar of rice will work even better.
Once the wooden buttons are firmly glued you can begin to paint. Use a scrap piece of cardboard and only small dabs of paint.
It’s important that the paint is applied gently from the top of the button downwards. Don’t paint upwards or rashly, otherwise I can almost guarantee you’re going to get some paint where you don’t want it!
To get the dots for the “toadstools” I used the end of my paintbrush. I had quite a thin paintbrush with a smooth rounded end that worked perfectly for this.
Once the dots have dried you will have some good looking toadstool pencils in your possession. If you want a shiny finish, just spray with a glossy varnish.
This post was originally posted on an old blog of mine, and I found that two questions that kept popping up were:
Qu 1. Where do you buy the pencils from?
Ans: I originally got the pencils from a website in the UK which has subsequently be bought out, and now no longer stocks these pencils. But these pencils can be found online when you search for the keywords, ‘half size pencil’, ‘half length pencil’, or ‘golf pencil’.
Qu 2. Where do you get the wooden buttons from?
Ans: The wooden buttons can be found in a well stocked hardware store or craft store (with a wood working section). They are usually used to plug and hide drill holes. Find them here on Amazon.
Any other questions, just let me know!
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I REALLY need to try that, i do i will relink your page,found this on craftgawker<3
Do so! It’s so easy!
Found on Craftgawker. These are so cute, I’m gonna make some for myself!
so clever!
I love it.
It makes writing more fun, when you have such cute pencils!
Hi, cool pencils! What size are the buttons?
I don’t know :-s I did this post ages ago on an old blog of mine.. I guess at the end of the day it depends on how big you want them (obviously try to keep them the same size as your pencil width).
i usually take those pencils from my local IKEA stores
for free
those pencils are for the customers to write down any opinions
but i dont know whether yours also have
adorable!
This is so cute!!
this is so cute.
Love these! And with a steady hand and fine-tipped brush you could turn it into a ladybug. These would be fun party favors for a birthday party. And for older kids it could be a party activity as well!
Thanks for sharing!
Jan
Such a great idea!!!!! This is fantastic! I will be sharing this idea on my blog!
Wow! I love love love this!
Can I share this on my blog?
Hi Casey. Sure you can. Please just click on the link in the footer to follow the terms of reposting material from SPW. Happy Blogging!
Adorable, its so lovely and what a cute gift idea… thanks for the sharing…
hope you like to pay visit to me for a pretty pincushion
Love
Farah
I buy the golf pencils for my kindergarteners. It helps them learn the correct way to hold their pencil. I think I will color code the pencils to match their table color. that way the pencil should stay at their table & not travel!!
That’s awesome Renda! I can only imagine how awesome your room must look with this kind of attention to detail!
These are lovely! simple and beautiful, thanks for the idea!
awesome! cute idea!
I have made an article on my blog with your idea. It will publishe tuesday. Tell me if you like.
Do you think the buttons would be 1/2″ or 3/8″??? Thanks!