My kids are going back to school today (yay!!) and I like to do a little gift for their new teachers, just to let them know we’re excited to have them as our teacher this year.  I try to give something useful so they don’t just go home and throw it away. I came up with a fun way to give something that is always needed in the classroom – pencils!

I’m loving neon right now, so I decided to go with a neon color scheme for our gift idea, but obviously you can use whatever colors you would like.

For this project you only need a few things: a tin can, kraft paper, washi tape and pencils.

I would recommend a 14.5 oz tomato can (or similar) to hold the pencils. Wash the can thoroughly and dry.

Step 1 – Wrap washi tape around the top of your pencils.

Step 2 – Trim ends of tape into a point.

Step 3 – Measure and cut kraft paper to fit can – approx. 4 1/8″ by 9 3/4″.

Step 4 – Wrap kraft paper around can using double sided tape to secure.

Step 5 – Adhere washi tape to can.

Step 6 – Admire your work!

Put your pencils in your new, cute container and attach a little tag with a clothespin.

If you’re not into neon or washi tape, simply use a piece of scrapbook paper instead and tie the tag with a ribbon.

You can download the printable tags HERE.

Now you have a simple gift your child can take with them on the first day of school. Your teacher will love it!

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