Looking for an easy craft to do with all that extra construction paper lying around?
I have you covered.
The biggest surprise here was that I figured this out right out the gate…which means you can too.
Valentines Day “Cupids Arrow” Pencil Toppers
First, let me explain that Charlotte is on the school archery team.
Let’s just say she wont be in the Olympics for it, but I was still pondering today how cute it would be for her to give out “arrows”. I originally wanted to get real feathers, cut them up and clue them on and then I was like…nah. I like to do crafts with supplies that the average parent has in their home, so I went with construction paper method.
Supplies:
- Construction Paper
- Sharpened Pencils
- Scissors
Start by cutting out some “feathers”. It’s easier to show you than tell you. The biggest tip I can give you here is to snip slowly…I had a lot of uneven arrows.
Now just like the Valentines Day Heart Toppers, you need to snip spots for the pencil to go into. Fold in half and snip. The only time I had issues w/ this was when I used the sparkly card stock. Its actually hard to fold without getting a crease, so if you have another way to slit that line, use it.
Slide your pencil in. I prefer the pointy side to show so put your pencil in from the bottom.
Voila!
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Kathe says
January 31, 2014 at 10:31 amSo cute Trisha! I may make some for my pens & pencils at work!! Thanks for sharing at the party this week! I am featuring it on my Facebook page today and have pinned it to the You’re Gonna Love It Tuesday board on Pinterest 🙂
Fotini Roman says
January 29, 2014 at 8:54 amThese are adorable! I featured you today <3
trisha haas says
January 29, 2014 at 9:20 amWow, thankyou!!!
Judy says
January 29, 2014 at 7:08 amAwesome tutorial. Come on over and link up @ my party.
Noel Lizotte says
January 28, 2014 at 9:43 pmpinned! These pencils are adorable!
Jacy says
January 27, 2014 at 8:13 pmGreat craft! Perfect for scraps and so cute. Stopping by from the Marvelous Monday Linkup 🙂
Blessings,
Jacy
http://www.jacyleepulford.com
Shannon - AKA Design says
January 25, 2014 at 6:58 pmWhat an adorable craft to make with the kiddies! Thank you for linking up at the Weekend re-Treat Link Party!
Linda says
January 24, 2014 at 11:07 pmHow cute is this? Thanks for the inspiration and the instruction! Linda at Crafts a la Mode
Darlene says
January 22, 2014 at 11:54 pmHi, I’m stopping by from Create It Thursday to say hi. I adore your valentine pencil toppers. They are so cute. I want to give it a go. For now, I’m pinning. Best wishes, Darlene
Sara Phillips says
January 22, 2014 at 1:34 pmADORABLE! And so easy – love it!
Stephanie says
January 20, 2014 at 9:44 pmLove this idea! I’ll have to pin this for a craft with the kids this coming weekend! Thanks!
LyndaS says
January 20, 2014 at 9:44 pmThose are so cute and appropriate considering she is an archer!
Sarah @Must Have Mom says
January 18, 2014 at 2:56 pmThese would be perfect to make with my five year old!
Lisa - Between the Kids says
January 18, 2014 at 11:10 amOK these are great.. especially since she’s on the archery team. I did something similar with back to school, but nothing nearly as cute! 🙂
Jen says
January 17, 2014 at 10:04 pmCute and so perfect for her!
Dee says
January 17, 2014 at 6:35 pmCute.
To cut the slits without creasing or folding the paper you could try scrap cardboard under the paper and use a utility knife to cut the slits.
Digna (autumn blues) says
January 17, 2014 at 6:09 pmGreat idea! Great theme for your daughter. Those bows they have for the kids are pretty neat.
Shannon Schmid (@milkandcuddles) says
January 17, 2014 at 5:53 pmAdorable – and I love how they tie in with C’s club! I’m pinning! 🙂
Shop with Me Mama says
January 17, 2014 at 4:23 pmThese are so cute and look so simple to make!
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
January 17, 2014 at 1:34 pmThis would be nice instead of those junky cards usually given.
Donna says
January 17, 2014 at 12:53 pmHobby Lobby is my go to store for everything I do at my son’s school. I’m not crafty, but I think I can pull this off. 🙂
Tonya {The Traveling Praters} says
January 17, 2014 at 9:37 amWhat a cute easy idea and perfect compliment something your daughter loves. And I love the pencils you chose- very cute.
Nichol says
January 17, 2014 at 8:51 amYou know what? This is Zoe’s Valentine’s this year! I’ll add names to the arrows, so easy and useful because all kids need pencils!
trisha says
January 17, 2014 at 9:23 amI got my pencils 24 pack valentines at Hobby Lobby for $2.99 and they were 30% off of that. Cheap!