If you’re seeking a great way to organize your art supplies, add a dash of color to your craft room or playroom, or even gift something special and handmade, you’re in the right place.
Today, we’re excited to share not just one but seven funny themed DIY pencil holder designs, all ingeniously crafted from the humble yet versatile toilet paper rolls.
Creating your own DIY colored pencil holder is not just a fun craft project; it’s a perfect way to express your creativity, recycle materials, and keep your desk organizer or home office looking stylish and tidy.
The good news is that these projects are not only a great DIY venture but also an easy project that requires simple supplies you likely already have at home.
From cardboard tubes to scrapbook paper, and from a hot glue gun to a little imagination, you’ll transform everyday items into something extraordinary.
Why is making your own DIY pencil holder such a great idea? First, it’s a perfect way to have easy access to your colored pencils, gel pens, or even mechanical pencils, making your coloring books or sketching sessions more efficient and enjoyable.
Second, these holders serve as a fantastic way to display your pencil collection in all its different colors, adding a pop of color and personality to any space.
And lastly, these pencil cups, aside from being functional, can also be a great gift for friends, teachers, or anyone starting a new school year.
Whether you’re looking to create a themed DIY pencil holder for your craft supplies, or a functional pencil holder that doubles as a desk organizer, our seven unique designs will cater to all your needs.
So, gather your toilet paper rolls, craft supplies, and a dash of creativity, and let’s get started creating the perfect DIY colored pencil holder for your craft room, playroom or home office.
Lets explore each design one by one, providing you with simple steps and creative ideas to make your own DIY masterpiece.
1. Cheerful Cow Pencil Holder
Bring a touch of the farm to your desk with this easy and fun-to-make Cheerful Cow Pencil Holder. Ideal for kids who love animals, this design uses orange-colored toilet paper rolls to mimic a cow’s cozy barn.
To create, wrap the rolls in orange construction paper and add features like a friendly cow face and tail with cutouts from colored cardstock. Place your pencils, scissors, and even a ruler to make the cow’s “tail” functional!
How to Make It:
- Gather four toilet paper rolls and orange construction paper.
- Cut the construction paper to fit around each roll and glue it in place.
- For the cow’s face, cut out a grey oval, two yellow horns, and facial features from colored cardstock.
- Assemble the face and glue it onto the front roll.
- Cut out a tail from cardstock, adding fringed paper for hair, and attach it to the back roll.
- Stack and glue the rolls together side by side, with the face in front and tail in the back.
- Fill with pencils and scissors, using the tail as a quirky holder for a ruler or brush.
2. Friendly Dragon Pencil Holder
Unleash the fire of creativity on your desk with this Friendly Dragon Pencil Lair, a project that’s sure to spark joy in the hearts of kids and fantasy lovers alike.
Crafted from the natural tones of cardboard tubes, this design invites you to draw and color your own dragon, complete with scales and wings.
Attach the dragon’s head to one roll and its curving tail to another, creating a mythical beast that’s ready to guard your writing utensils and inspire your next adventure in art or homework.
Making this dragon-themed holder is not just easy, but a fantastic way to bring a touch of mythical charm to your creative space.
How to Make It:
- Select three cardboard tubes for your dragon’s body, and keep some spare cardboard aside for the head, and tail.
- For the head and tail, draw and color them directly onto spare cardboard using green markers, with purple dragon scales.
- For the head, draw fierce but friendly eyes and a snout, then attach triangular paper scales on top.
- Create the tail with a pointed end and attach it to the last tube.
- Secure the head and tail tubes to either end of the body tube with a glue stick, ensuring they’re firmly in place.
- Your Friendly Dragon Pencil Holder is now ready to breathe fire into your pencil storage needs, making it a great DIY project for any crafty knight or maiden.
3. Toilet Paper Roll Tiger Pencil Holder
Rule the desk jungle with this colorful King of the Desk Jungle tiger pencil Holder.
Wrap the toilet paper rolls in vibrant orange paper, craft a fierce tiger face from cardstock, and you’ve got the perfect pencil holder that’s both easy to make and adorable to display. It’s a roaring good time for kids and adults alike, doubling as a cheerful companion for your writing and drawing tools.
How to Make It:
- Cover four toilet paper rolls with orange paper.
- From black and yellow cardstock, cut out stripes, a tiger face, and ears.
- Glue the stripes around the legs and tail pieces evenly spaced.
- Affix the face to the front roll and the ears to the inside top of the same roll, then the legs to the front and back roll.
- Attach the rolls together, and your tiger pencil holder is ready to roar!
Related: Easy and Cute Cardboard Tube Tiger Craft for Kids
4. Buzzy Bee Pencil Holder from Cardboard Tubes
This Buzzy Bee Pencil Hive is the bee’s knees for organizing your desk!
Alternating black and yellow paper strips transform toilet paper rolls into a busy bee, complete with cutout wings and a smiling face. It’s an easy craft that will have kids buzzing with excitement as they sort their pens and pencils into this sweet hive.
- Take three toilet paper rolls and cover them in yellow or white paper as shown. Then for the first tube, add black and white stripes of paper using a glue stick, mimicking a bee’s striped pattern.
- Cut out a pair of wings from white paper and affix them to the right side of one tube with a glue stick.
- Draw a cheerful bee face complete with big eyes and a smile, draw it directly on the front roll.
- Align the rolls side by side, then bond them together using the glue stick for a secure hold.
- Voila! Your Buzzy Bee Pencil Holder is all set to add some buzz to your pencil storage, proving to be a great DIY project that’s both fun and functional.
Related: Cardboard Tube Bumble Bee Craft
5. Magical Castle Pencil Fort
Create a fairytale on your desk with this Magical Castle Pencil Fort. Purple construction paper and glittery accents turn ordinary rolls into a dreamy castle, perfect for the prince or princess in your life. With turrets for pens and the drawbridge for scissors, this enchanting pencil holder is a simple, fun project that adds a touch of magic to any study area.
- Wrap three toilet paper rolls in purple paper.
- Cut out window shapes and a door and glue them to the rolls to create a castle look.
- Cut the castle shape around the top of the outer two rolls.
- For the middle turrets, roll paper into a cone shape, coat with glue, and sprinkle with glitter.
- Once dry, place the turrets on top of the middle roll.
- Glue all the rolls onto a round base cut from cardboard, and your castle is ready to guard your stationery.
Related: Secret Castle Trinket Box Cardboard Craft
6. Circus Fun Pencil Carousel
Step right up to the greatest show on your desk with the Circus Fun Pencil Carousel! Brightly colored rolls are the stands for a cheerful clown that welcomes all your art supplies. Using colorful paper and a dash of creativity, this themed holder is not just easy and fun to craft with kids, but also a joyful way to celebrate the playful spirit of the circus.
How to Make It:
- Decorate six toilet paper rolls with bright, bold stripes of paint or paper.
- Cut out a clown’s head, hands, and bow tie from cardstock and decorate them.
- Glue the head to the front roll and the hands stretching out to the side rolls.
- Next, cut out the juggling balls from colored card stock and attach to the hands.
- Join the rolls together in a row, and let this festive carousel keep your desk organized.
7. Hoppin’ Bunny Pencil Holder
Hop into crafting with this adorable Hoppin’ Bunny Pencil Burrow.
Soft purple hues and playful bunny features make this pencil holder a delightful project for spring or any season. It’s simple to assemble with kids, creating a cozy burrow for pencils and scissors, and ensuring that your desk stays organized with a touch of whimsy.
- Paint or cover three toilet paper rolls in light purple paper.
- Cut out ear shapes from pink and white paper and glue them to the front of one roll.
- Create a face with cutout eyes, a nose, and whiskers, then attach it to the front, on top of the ears
- Add a little cotton ball tail to the back roll.
- Stick the rolls together in a tight bunch, and your bunny pencil holder is complete and ready for use!
Related: Easy Popsicle Stick Bunny Craft
Make Even More DIY Pencil Holders
Now that you’ve seen these super cute themed diy pencil holders ideas, it’s your turn to get creative!
Just grab some empty toilet paper rolls and get ready for a DIY adventure with the kids. You can craft a pencil holder in any theme you fancy.
Whether you’re drawn to the world of fantasy creatures, enchanted forests, or even galactic explorations, the same principles apply: wrap, cut, decorate, and glue.
With just a little bit of imagination and some basic craft supplies, you can transform these everyday objects into a functional masterpiece that reflects your personality and interests. So, gather your rolls, summon your inner artist, and create a pencil holder that’s uniquely yours!
If you don’t have toilet paper rolls to hand, another way to make your own diy pencil holder is by using an old glass jar, like this earth day pencil holder we made, or by using old tin cans like this halloween pencil holder we made.
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