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Well, it is August here finally. My kids have a few weeks left of summer vacation now. But I know many people go back to school around this time or even went back already. See here in NY, we don’t end school until the last week of June. Therefore, my kids don’t return back-to-school until after Labor Day in September.
However, we are beginning to start to prepare for going back with backpack shopping, clothes, and more.
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So, back-to-school is something on our minds. Back at the end of the school year, I cleaned out last year school supplies and only kept what was still in good condition. Believe it or not, we had quite a few packages of brand new pencils here. Don’t get me wrong we used our fair share for the last school year. But somehow we still had extra.
As I add in newer supplies, I didn’t need to buy more pencils just yet. However, I wanted a fun and easy way to keep the pencils stored for my kids to use for back-to-school homework and more at home.
I like to use mason jars for many different purposes here. Such as for gifts, like this one or this one, as well. I also have utilized them for pretty home decor, too.
But this time out, I was looking to repurpose for storage space for pencils or school supplies.
Therefore, I ended up painting a mason jar to look like a Number 2 Pencil. Get it?!!
Starting with a clean mason jar, I used a variety of acrylic paint colors, foam paintbrushes, and Sharpie Marker to create the Number 2 effect.
This craft is so easy to make, and such a fun back-to-school themed craft that all in the family can enjoy and make. You can easily store all those pencils and more this school year, or gift to your kid’s new teacher this year. The choice is yours!
How about it? Want to make Back-to-School Mason Jar Pencil Crafts yourself?
Then, scroll on to find out how.
Back to School Pencil Mason Jar Craft
A fun back-to-school craft for the whole family to hold all the back-to-school pencilsBack to School Pencil Mason Jar Craft Tutorial
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Dara says
This came out so cute!! I love it!
Janine says
Aw, thanks so much, Dara!! π
ShootingStarsMag says
This is so cute! I love mason jar crafts. I think this would make a great teacher gift too, like you said. Too fun!
-Lauren
Janine says
Thanks, Lauren and I am seriously all about mason jars for crafts and gifting, too!! π
William D Holland says
The mason jar is like this timeless product which has 1,000 uses. Very cool! If I had a young child, your website would be my go-to location.
Happy Tuesday my friend.
Janine says
Aw, thanks, Bill and I couldn’t agree more as I am seriously a mason jar crafter and just love using them for this and more. Happy Tuesday right back at you now!! π
Jen says
This is beyond adorable! I have always been a little scared of painting mason jars, but this looks completely doable. Thanks for sharing π Pinned!
Janine says
Aw, so happy to share and definitely doable. Hope you try soon and thanks for pinning, too!! π
Sylvia | Grace for a Gypsy says
This is the cutest ever! I have several school teachers in my family that would love this! I would love to invite you to link this post to my Gathering of Friends Link Party 4 athttp://graceforagypsy.com/a-gathering-of-friends-link-party-4/
Janine says
Thanks, Sylvia and will try to stop by and link this up soon!! π
Tamara Bowman says
Yup, these are adorable and perfect for back to school. Weβre at under two weeks here! Yikes!
Janine says
Aw, thanks, Tamara and I know where did the summer go?!!!
This Scribbler Mum says
This is so cute! Brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing. #happynowlinkup
Janine says
Aw, thanks and so happy to share with you, too!! π
Christine Carter says
LOVE this idea. You know, this would be a fun project for my teen ministry! The kids can decorate their own mason jars and even make some for x mas gifts! You always have the best ideas, Janine!
Janine says
Love your idea on how to use this craft tutorial and hope you do get to do this with them soon now π