{"id":11655,"date":"2021-03-29T12:29:21","date_gmt":"2021-03-29T16:29:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/?p=11655"},"modified":"2021-11-19T10:57:34","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T15:57:34","slug":"upcycled-pencil-boxes-for-back-to-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/upcycled-pencil-boxes-for-back-to-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcycled Pencil Boxes for Back to School"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<p><a style=\"font-size: smaller; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/blog\/learning-library\/\">&lt; Learning Library Home<\/a><\/p><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/0321-teacherlists-learning-library-fiskars-upcycled-pencil-boxes-fullsize.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11661 alignnone\" width=\"406\" height=\"236\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Learning area: <strong>Art\/Creativity<\/strong><br \/>\nTime commitment: <strong>Quick (30 minutes or less)<\/strong><br \/>\nBest for: <strong>Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/fiskars-logo-lockup.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11669 alignnone\" width=\"268\" height=\"56\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no need to purchase new pencil cases for back-to-school time. Repurpose baby wipe containers and let your students create their own trendy and stylish pencil boxes! Any container that fits a pencil will work for this project. Create an assortment of holders to organize pens, pencils, and coloring supplies.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spacer-25px.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11425 alignnone\" width=\"350\" height=\"25\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Materials:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>sturdy containers such as empty baby wipes bins<\/li>\n<li>ruler<\/li>\n<li>Fiskars blunt-tip kids scissors<\/li>\n<li>Fiskars 3-in-1 corner squeeze punch (well-rounded)<\/li>\n<li>scrapbook paper<\/li>\n<li>adhesive<\/li>\n<li>extra embellishments such as stickers, rhinestones, washi\u00a0tape, etc. (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/0321-teacherlists-learning-library-fiskars-upcycled-pencil-boxes-materials-body.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11662 alignnone\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spacer-25px.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11425 alignnone\" width=\"350\" height=\"25\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Instructions:<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">With a ruler, measure the space on the containers that you want to cover.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">With the blunt-tip kids scissors, cut out the scrapbook paper to match the measurements. Kids love these scissors because they\u2019re comfortable for their smaller hands and they come in trendy cool colors.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Use the 3-in-1 corner squeeze punch to round the corners of the rectangle. This punch has three sizes to choose from in just one punch. Plus the squeeze design makes it easy to use for all users. Pick whichever rounded size you prefer for your container.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Apply adhesive to the paper and cover your containers.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/0321-teacherlists-learning-library-fiskars-upcycled-pencil-boxes-assemble-body.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11663 alignnone\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spacer-25px.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11425 alignnone\" width=\"350\" height=\"25\" \/><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">That&#8217;s it! After you get the paper onto the box, your students can add extra embellishments if they want. Stickers, rhinestones, or washi tape would be perfect extras to create even more unique designs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Thanks to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.diyinspired.com\/repurposed-baby-wipe-container-pencil-boxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIY Inspired<\/a> for this cute idea! To find the perfect scissors, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiskars.com\/en-us\/special-feature\/how-to-choose-kids-scissors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kids Scissors Selection Guide<\/a>.<span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Pro tip: Manage your classroom supply lists on TeacherLists.<\/strong> Lists can be uploaded in seconds and shared with parents so they can shop quickly and conveniently. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/content\/schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about TeacherLists.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Learning area: Art\/Creativity Time commitment: Quick (30 minutes or less) Best for: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5 &nbsp; There\u2019s no need to purchase new pencil cases for back-to-school time. Repurpose baby wipe containers and let your students create their own trendy and stylish pencil boxes! 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