want to take those #2 pencils from boring to fun?with a little nail polish it’s so easy to do.
(it’s also a good way for the kids to keep track of their pencils – at least for a little while)
SUPPLIES:
• pencils
• nail polish
• tape
TO MAKE:
• tape off the pencils about 2″ down
• paint with nail polish
• let dry completely
• carefully peel off tape
paint your pencils a bunch of random colors or stick to a certain color combination
whatever you choose… have fun!
Jamie
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Julia would be all over these!! So simple and fun. xo
Great idea! Could be a unique party favor item. Thanks.
This is a great idea. I would probably paint the opposite end though (minus the eraser). Once they get sharpened, the color will disappear.
Cute, cute!! 🙂
My 10-year-old just finished doing this and they turned out so cute. Thanks for the cool idea!
With a really steady hand, you could paint stripes, too, since the pencils have sides that you can use as guides. And I agree with Susan R.; it makes sense to paint on the other end, so the color is there up until the pencil is almost used up.
How cute is this?? I think the way you did it is just great and I love how simple it is! I adore you girls!
I'm so making these!
These are so cute!! How fun are these to make!!
Could you dip them into paint, or is nail polish better?
hi tia… paint would probably be easier. might scratch a little, but shouldn't be a big deal.
Love this idea! But I painted the top – just taped off the metal and eraser and taped again about an inch down. Love this and I thing the nail polish will be very durable. Makes them custom without labeling!! Thanks for the idea! 🙂
My daughter is going to love making these! Thanks for posting.
Amy b.
My girl and I did this last night! So easy! Thanks for the idea. I'm going to let the girls do this for her sleepover this weekend.
Andrea J.
Ok this is BRILLIANT! Im going to make some with my daughter!
So cute…I need to do this for myself. They would be really cute as a Christmas gift with a sketch pad.
How fun! I'll have to try this with the grand~darlings' pencils!
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Thanks,
Tammy