Perky Pens
It's back-to-school time and cool supplies are essential to any kid on the first day. Perky Pens are the perfect craft project to get children excited about going back to school.
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Details
Perky Pens
Materials:
Ballpoint pens
Chenille Stems (optional)
Decorative element such as: balls; beads; butterflies; fabric trims; rhinestones
Floral tape: light green
Hot-glue gun/ glue sticks
Instructions:
Beginning at writing end of pen, wrap tape around pen. Make certain to cover pen completely.
Glue decorative element to end of pen.
Note: Pens can be wrapped first with chenille stem, then wrapped with tape to give more dimension.
Idea: Try creating pens with colored floss and beads. Wrap pens with floss, beginning at writing end. Leave extra floss at the end, then thread beads onto string. Knot to secure.
Project is courtesy of Sterling Publishing from the book Crafting Fun Stuff with a Crowd of Kids by Carol Scheffler.
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