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creative projects painting school · Written by Randi Dukes

Painted Pencil Garland

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Celebrating the start of another school year?  We’ve got a week and a half till my kids go back and school supply shopping has left me in full-blown school mode.  Despite the fact that I’m seeing pencils in everything, the inspiration for this painted pencil garland actually came from a friend’s comment on an instagram post.  When she commented that she thought my dip-dyed garland looked like pencil tips it got me thinking that a triangular pencil garland would be adorable.  I dug out the paints and this sweet little garland is the result!

painted pencil garland

I used wooden triangles from Pick Your Plum to make this garland.  If those aren’t available, you could cut your own wooden pieces or use paper or cardstock.  You could even layer colored paper rather than paint the pieces.

wooden garland pieces

I started by painting a black tip for the pencil lead …

pencil lead on pencil garland

… then taped off the top portion to create the eraser.

scotch blue tape for pencil garland

I filled it in with pink paint and removed the tape then let it dry.

painted eraser on pencil garland

I taped the next section and added silver paint, let it dry, then completed the pencil with yellow paint.  I taped all of the lines except the lead and the bottom of the yellow part … I thought freehand lines would look more authentic, as though the pencil had just been sharpened.

pencil garland for school

Once dry, I threaded the pieces onto wire.  Yarn or ribbon would work as well but I love the whimsical look of wire on a garland.  In between the pieces, I wrapped the wire around a pen to give it a bit of curl.

pencil garland for back to school

The wire ends can be taped to a wall or wrapped around a tack or nail, depending where you hang the garland.

simple painted pencil garland

This painted pencil garland turned out so cute and I can’t wait to use it on the first day of school!

painted pencil garland for back to school

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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. Jenna says

    August 14, 2015 at 7:27 pm

    What a cute idea and just in time for back to school! Love the look of the wire, too. Visiting from Best of the Weekend party!

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  2. Karen says

    August 16, 2015 at 8:15 am

    Just darling!
    I would love for you to stop by on Mondays and share at Something to Talk About link party!
    Have a great day!
    Karen

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  3. Falon at A Disney Mom Blog says

    August 20, 2015 at 12:13 pm

    As a teacher I don’t typically “celebrate” back to school time, but this is so adorable I might have to think about it for next year! Love it!

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  4. Nici says

    August 26, 2015 at 8:54 am

    This is so stinkin’ cute! What a fun way to ring in the new school year! Thanks so much for sharing it at my Creative Ways Link Party! You’ll be one of the features this week! Hope to see more of your awesome projects!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  5. Maria Brittis says

    August 20, 2020 at 5:13 am

    This is a great way to start the school year off in a positive way.

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