As the new school year approaches, it’s the perfect time to get creative and make something special to kick off the academic season with a smile. This cute paper pencil craft fits the bill perfectly and is sure to bring cheer to your back-to-school preparations!
This adorable craft is great for kids of all ages, from preschoolers to kindergarten and elementary aged children.
Using our free template, you can easily create this happy little pencil that will brighten up any desk or pencil case.
Whether you’re a student gearing up for the new school year or a parent looking for a fun and engaging project, this craft is sure to be a hit.
So, gather your materials, download the template, and let’s get crafting!
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Pencil Paper Craft
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Materials
- Pencil craft template (available for download below)
- Colored paper (yellow, tan, black, pink)
- Aluminum foil (optional)
- Brown colored pencil
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions
First, download and print out the free pencil craft template, which you can find at the bottom of this page.’
Next, cut out all the pieces of the template.
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Trace all the parts of the pencil onto colored paper : trace the body of the pencil onto yellow paper, trace the eraser on pink paper, trace the pencil tip on tan paper, trace the lead and metal band (unless you’re using aluminum foil for the band) onto black paper. Cut everything out.
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If want to use an aluminum band, trace the metal band template onto aluminum foil and cut it out.
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Now it’s time to assemble the pencil!
Glue the pink eraser onto the back of the yellow body of the pencil then glue the metal band onto the flat part of the eraser.
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Next, glue the tan tip onto the pencil, then glue the black lead onto the tip.
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Use a straightedge (I used the pencil template) to draw lines horizontally across the yellow part of the pencil with a brown colored pencil.
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Glue the eyes and mouth onto the pencil.
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Finally, use a black pen to draw some eyebrows on your pencil.
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Now your adorable little pencil craft is complete!
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I hope you and your kids have a blast making this cheerful paper pencil craft!
It’s amazing how a few simple materials can come together to create something so fun and uplifting.
This cute pencil is not only a great way to get into the back-to-school spirit but also a wonderful reminder that learning can be filled with joy and creativity.
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Pencil Paper Craft
Make your own adorable pencil with this easy pencil craft for kids!
Materials
- Pencil craft template
- Colored paper (yellow, tan, black, pink)
- Aluminum foil (optional)
- Brown colored pencil
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions
- Download and print out the free pencil craft template.
- Cut out all the pieces of the template.
- Trace all the parts of the pencil onto colored paper: trace the body of the pencil onto yellow paper, trace the eraser on pink paper, trace the pencil tip on tan paper, trace the lead and metal band (unless you're using aluminum foil for the band) onto black paper. Cut everything out. *If want to use an aluminum band, trace the metal band template onto aluminum foil and cut it out.
- Glue the pink eraser onto the back of the yellow body of the pencil then glue the metal band to the pencil between the eraser and the body of the pencil.
- Glue the tan tip onto the pencil, then glue the black lead onto the tip.
- Use a straightedge to draw lines horizontally across the yellow part of the pencil with a brown colored pencil (approximately 1/4" apart).
- Glue the eyes and mouth onto the pencil.
- Use a black pen to draw some eyebrows on your pencil.