Back to school is right around the corner and its time to start thinking about teacher gift ideas! Here’s a quick project that uses a recycled tin can to create a festive crayon pencil vase for a special teacher in your child’s life.
I recently askedon my facebook page when school started and many said in the next week or two. My kids have a few more weeks but I’m already thinking of back to school ideas and teacher gifts! Over the weekend the kids and I made several back to school crafts that we will share with you soon! Today I’m sharing a quick and easy crayon vase to hold pencils, pens, or other school supplies in.
Crayon Pencil Vase
- a small can or jar
- double sided tape
- crayons
- a rubber band
- ribbon/twine
- Add double sided tape to the center of the can. I used American Crafts red tape, which has a really strong hold and is perfect for a project like this.
- Place crayons around the can – I used 30 crayons to cover the entire can.
- Wrap a rubber band around the crayons for extra support.
- Add ribbon and twine to cover the rubber band.
How cute is that alphabet ribbon? I love the chalkboard theme print!
Are you ready for school to begin or still cherishing the fun Summer days?
I love it!! With my oldest starting kindergarten this year I want to give his teacher a little something. This paired with a Starbucks gift card would be perfect!
This is really too, too adorable!
Do you think that hot glue would melt the crayons? I might try hot glue if I add this to my projects to do this summer :)
I made a crayon wreath for my daughter’s kinder teacher and used a hot glue gun and it worked fine… The double sided tape seems less messy though!
Haha – I guess great minds think alike!! I just linked mine up to GingerSnap and saw yours. Isn’t this truly the easiest thing ever? So fun. I love the chalkboard ribbon trim on yours!
xoxo
Super cute!! I love the crayons around it with the letters ribbon! So cute!!
Ahhh! This is so adorable! I don’t have school-age kids yet, but I’ll have to keep this in mind for the future! Pinning it for sure! :)
LOVE this! Sweet and simple… I am so making a bunch of these!
What a fun project idea!! I would love for you to link up to my Tasty Thursdays party going on right now.
Thanks, Nichi – The Mandatory Mooch
This is the perfect project to do with my little one for the first day of second grade! Thank you for sharing! I’m pinning!
How cute is this! and the recycling part of the project with a can it’s fantastic! thank you for sharing such a happy craft! Came to visit you via Sugar Bee Crafts
Love this idea. Love how you can use the crayons as well
I love your school themed vase, it is super cute to hold pencils. Your step by step tutorial makes it sound simple enough to complete as a gifts, and to keep one at home for homework pencils. ;o)
Love this idea! Found your blog from “Will Cook for Smiles” link party.
This is so simple and beautiful! I can’t wait to make one for the little guy’s teacher!
This is great! Instead of pencils, I’m going to put a flower bouquet in it.
This is so adorable and not too difficult to do. Thanks for the idea! I have to make this one day!