Crayon and Pencil Organizers

Organize kids' craft supplies with these colorful crayon and pencil organizers from I Love to Create, which also make fun art party ideas. You can use these to hold art supplies or as funky centerpieces.

Find this and other Rainbow Crafts at "14 Simple DIY Rainbow Crafts for Springtime"!

Materials:

Aleene's® Original Tacky Glue®
Tin cans – desired size
Pencils
Crayons

Instructions:

Pencil Holder:

Remove labels from can then thoroughly wash and dry.
Sharpen pencils to different lengths. Apply a thin bead of Aleene's® Original Tacky Glue® to length of pencil then press in place on side of can, sharpened end down as shown.
Working in sections at a time, glue pencils in place, holding with low-tack masking tape as needed. Let dry then remove tape.

Crayon Holder:

Working in sections at a time, apply a thin bead of glue to paper label on crayon then press in place on can with tip pointed upward as shown. Let dry.

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Delphine Bryant

May 30, 2018

This would easily be a great Teacher appreciation gift. By using a recycled tin can as the basis, applying dollar store pencils or crayons would not break the bank. I know as a retired teacher I really would have appreciated this. It would have been adorable on my desk.

Morehouse17

May 29, 2018

We all could use a cute pen / pencil holder on our desk weather at work or at home. Creating one or both of these would really look nice. It would be cute as a flower pot also to give to a teacher or librarian any time.

Hannah

Aug 29, 2017

This is a clever idea for preschoolers. These pencil and crayon organizers will help identify the right cans for their pencils and crayons. What a brilliant idea!

Janknit

Jan 28, 2013

Well Gollllly...aren't we allll attracted to the Bling-Thing? If it helps them to be 'inspired' to return said pens or pencils--or better yet--to inspire their usage, I'm all for it!! Both cost-effective and inspirational, double yaay! Besides, haven't we all noticed to what great lengths our Teachers go through--to show us grown-ups--all the beautiful Art Work and Decoration's for Parent-Teacher meeting's or Open House night?? Now why is that? ...just a momof4 & grammieof4

tinaminer 1517157

Aug 11, 2012

What you could do is, use the glue but so that it has time to harden, you can apply the masking and then take it off later.

Madtown Mitch

Jul 30, 2012

My daughter loves Sharpie markers. I think I will make her one with a rainbow of Sharpie colors, and just glue the lids to the cans (with markers upside down and the lids on the bottom, open end up). That way she can pull the markers out as she wants to use them and just replace when she's finished. Nothing will be wasted, it will be a beautiful array of colors, and she'll always know where her markers are (which will solve a whole other problem). Thanks for the suggestion.

Dee Snow

Jan 03, 2013

This is a super idea for a grown up too. I don't have a lot of space and this would do double duty. Pens and pencils on inside and sharpies or any marker for that matter, on the outside. Thanks for the idea

cubscoutmom

Jul 24, 2012

This might be cute with used crayons as well. I have a truck load of broken bits, with kids and cub scouts the broken crayon holders pretty much sum up my life! :)

brose0423

May 13, 2012

I will def be making these for my daughter's room (2 of each) plus 2 with markers on them. Thank you for sharing this awesome idea!

route56

Jan 07, 2012

What a waste of good supplies.

brose0423

May 13, 2012

Then you shouldn't have decided to click on the item.

piggyspotts21

Jan 03, 2013

I agree with you route56. Granted, I love the idea...this is just too cute for words. However you should be able to put your opinion on here, you're not hurting anyone. It is a huge waste of perfectly cook supplies. I liked the idea of using old crayons or something of the sort. :)

piggyspotts21

Jan 03, 2013

oops....I meant GOOD supplies :)

Paws 2

Jan 06, 2012

What a fun idea.....one I will be doing with my grandsons!!!!

andersonnancy62 08 71646

Jan 04, 2012

The tape is to hold the pencils in place while the glue drys. however I think the idea is a waste of pencils and crayons. A teacher should know better

Crafter 20418

Jan 05, 2012

Pencils and crayons are both cheap, and we all buy canned goods,I think this would be an awesome gift for a teacher, especially if it was made by a student.(with Moms help of course). Can you imagine how proud some little girl or boy would be if their teacher had one of these on their desk for everyone to see? My opinion is that it is NOT a waste of anything. Sharon

brose0423

May 13, 2012

If you feel that way then why did you decide to click on this craft? A teacher does no better and that is to bring out every childs creativity out.

mangosmum

Jan 02, 2012

In Materials you have low-tack masking tape but in directions use Aleene's tacky glue...one or the other should be changed. I like this idea and will make it with my niece for her mom's desk at work (a school teacher).

editorKS

Jan 03, 2012

Hi, mangosmum. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. The materials list has now been updated. --Editors of FaveCrafts

creativekids131 29 32101

Jan 04, 2013

Both items are used. The aleens tacky glue is to stick the items to the can AND the low-tack masking tape is used to hold the items in place while the glue dries!