With back-to-school season right around the corner, what better way to get into the spirit than with a fun and easy pencil card craft?
This adorable project is perfect for kids to make as a heartfelt gift for their teachers or as a special back-to-school card for friends. If you change the message on the front, this pencil card is also perfect as a thank you teacher card at the end of term.
The best part is that you only need a few basic supplies to make this cute card: colored cardstock, scissors, glue, a ruler, a pencil, and a ribbon.
With these easy-to-find materials, kids of all ages can join in on the fun and create their very own pencil card masterpiece. Let’s get crafting!
Back to School Pencil Card
Ready to kick off the school year with a fun and simple craft? This adorable pencil card is perfect for welcoming back teachers or making new friends smile!
Materials
- Colored cardstock (yellow, pink, gray, white, and black)
- Red ribbon
- Glue
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Red and white markers
Instructions
- First, gather all your materials. You'll need colored cardstock in yellow, pink, gray, white, and black, a red ribbon, glue, scissors, a pencil, and a ruler.
- Take your yellow cardstock and fold it in half, to create a card shape which opens.
- Start by using a ruler to draw diagonal lines to create the sharp end of the pencil.
- Then, beginning cutting out this base pencil shape from yellow cardstock. Make it a rectangle with a pointed top, just like a pencil.
- Then, cut a a white triangle for the pencil tip
- Continue with a small rectangle from pink cardstock for the eraser, and a gray rectangle for the metal band.
- Add Details - Use a pencil and ruler to draw lines on the yellow base to create the look of a pencil.
- Cut a small black triangle to add at the top of the white triangle to mimic the pencil lead, or color this section with a black marker
- Add the red circle with the star shape
- Glue all the Pieces Together. Start gluing the pieces together. Begin with the pink eraser at the bottom, then the gray band above it. Glue the white triangle at the top, adding the small black triangle on it for the lead.
- Add a Bow. Cut a small piece of red ribbon and tie it into a bow. Glue the bow onto the pencil card for an extra cute touch.
- Add a Message. Finally, use markers to write a cute message on the card. Here are a few ideas:
“Welcome Back to School!”
“You’re the Write Teacher for Me!”
“Have a Sharp School Year!”
- Let everything dry completely, and your pencil card is ready to make someone's day!
This pencil card craft is not only fun to make but also a wonderful way for kids to express their creativity and appreciation for their teachers. It’s a great activity to get kids excited about the new school year and helps them practice fine motor skills with cutting, gluing, and drawing.
Whether it’s a ‘thank you’ card or a welcome card, this craft is sure to bring a smile to any teacher’s face. Plus, it’s a keepsake that teachers can cherish for years to come.
As the leaves start to turn and the air gets crisper, this craft is perfect for those cozy autumn afternoons. Pair this activity with some apple snacks and enjoy crafting together as a family.
We hope you enjoy making this pencil card. Happy crafting and happy back-to-school season!
Feel free to customize this craft with different colors and messages. We’d love to see your creations, so don’t forget to share your finished cards with us!
Happy crafting!
More Back to School Crafts and Activities
If you loved making this cute pencil card, you’re going to adore our other back-to-school crafts and activities! From personalized bookmarks to fun classroom decorations, we’ve got plenty of creative projects to get you and your kids excited for the new school year.
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Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
Her easy-to-follow craft ideas and practical parenting advice have transformed In The Playroom into a cherished resource for parents.
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