Do you love pens too? I know I'm not alone because my mom and sister have a love of pens too.
Recently, I was with my sister and she was cleaning out her purse and she had handfuls of pens hiding in every nook and cranny of that little purse.
My pen fetish is a little bit different because my favorite type of pens are novelty pens. You know the strange ones that are near the checkout counters or at the dollar store? I have had pinwheel pens, monster pens, squeaking pens, light-up pens and I use them all. I love to show off my new pens at work and my coworkers have come to expect this strange behavior from me.
The other day, one of my coworkers was given this totally awesome pom pom pen and I knew I just had to make my own.
Supplies Used to Make a Fabric Pom Pom Pen
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- Fabric Scraps ¼-inch wide
- Rotary Cutter
- Ball Point Pens
- Washi Tape
- Hot Glue Gun
How to Make a Fabric Pom Pom
Begin by getting the fabric scraps together and cut strips of fabric that are about ¼ inch wide. Cut the strips on the long side of a scrap piece so the strips can be nice and long.
Next, wrapped the long strips around four fingers and kept adding more and more strips. The more strips that you add the fluffier your pom-pom is will be.
Carefully remove the wrapped strips of fabric off of your fingers. With another strip of fabric, tie a not tightly around the center.
Then take a pair of scissors and cut the loops on both sides of the knot.
After a little bit of fluffing, you will have a great little pom pom! Now to turn it into a pen!
After you finish the pom-pom top, pick out some fun washi tape and wrap it around a pen in.
Put a big dollop of hot glue in the center of the pom-pom and attach it to the end of the pen.
I love my new pens, and I think I will make some to give to my kid's teachers too!
Crafting Essentials
- The Cricut Cutting Machine is easily my favorite crafting tool. We use it in so many of our tutorials!
- These MakerX Crafting Tools are perfect for keeping in the craft room and are always ready when needed!
- This Fiskars Paper Trimmer is easy to use and cuts nicely without frayed edges.
- These Scotch Precision Scissors cut like a dream, and you get multiple pairs in a pack!
Tammy Chrzan
So cute! Those would make the cutest teacher gifts!!
My mom takes pride in collecting (I won't say stealing) the pens at Doctors offices! It's funny! And her and I are both obsessed with pens... especially ones that write so beautifully thin and perfectly:)
You're not alone in your obsession!
Tammy x
Al@PolkaDotsandPaisley
These are adorable! As a teacher, I'd love one because it's super cute and the students wouldn't be able to mistake it as their own.
Jillian @ Hi! It's Jilly
Wow! I love these! I can see my kids really getting a kick out of them! Pinning! 🙂
Makeiteasycrafts.blogspot.com
Neat, a unique change from the usual flower pens you see everywhere! 😉
Artsy VaVa
I love the pens! Will definitely make some! Pinning.
Lisa
This is so pretty! I need some of these at work so everyone can be jealous of my pens 🙂
Sarah & Brooke
So cute and easy to do! Thanks for the idea 😉
Allison {A Glimpse Inside}
Super cute Katie! So simple too!
Thanks for linking up to this week's Catch a Glimpse party. I'll be featuring this tomorrow. 🙂
Kassi Mortensen
I LOVE these and WILL be making some soon!!! Thanks for sharing at Fancy This Fridays! We featured you today! 😉
Ruth Soukup
What a fun idea!! I think anyone would love to sit down and write a letter or list or plan a party with a super cute pen like this! Thanks for linking up to Thrifty Thursday!
Robin
I'm Robin and I'm cohosting Monday Funday this round, so happy to find your delightful blog! I love the pens, what a great party favor those would make!!!
Happy Day~
Robin
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Rachel - Adventures of a DIY Mom
So fun! I'm featuring this at Terrific Tuesdays.
Denise Stain
So adorable. Love the fabrics!
Mel Lockcuff
These are so cute! I love the colors of the fabrics, and the Washi tape is a great idea! Featuring in this week's Inspire Me Wednesday!
Julie Pauley
I had to pin and post this...my girls will LOVE these! Thanks for such a great tutorial:)
Pamela
I found you at Manic Monday Linking Party. I Love these! So cute and easy! I am looking forward to making some.
Andrea-Thandi
Love it! so cute 🙂
Melinda @Home.Made.Interest
Stopping by from Whatever Goes Wednesday link party. Love these and they look super easy to make. This would be great for my store for guests to sign there credit card receipt and my son's teachers. Pinning!
Jeanette
Those are just adorable! Would be perfect for any holiday! Pinning this one!
Ginnie
These are adorable, and they'd make a super fun gift!
Michal
That is such a lovely idea! Thanks or sharing
Visiting from Say G'day 🙂
Adrian
These are so cute! Pinning so I can make some for my daughters pencils for school:) Thanks for sharing them at the Teach Me Tuesday Linky Party!
Mandee @ Reservations For Five
I love your pens!! I also love using fabric in projects. This will be great for me to try. Thanks so much for sharing!
Kelly
So super cute. I love-love-love crafting with fabric scraps. These pens are adorable! Thanks so much for sharing at the party. Hugs!
Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above
These are cute. Thanks so much for sharing with Wednesday's Adorned From Above Link Party.
Debi @ Adorned From Above
Mindie Hilton
Featuring Friday!!!
Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods
Super cute and fun! Perfect for a happy gift! Pinning!
Thanks for sharing on Show-Licious!
~ Ashley
LuAnn Meyer
The pom pom pens are cute! I will attempt some for my Operation Christmas Child shoebox items. Thanks!!
Katie
I am so glad that you like them LuAnn! These pens would be perfect for shoe box gifts!
Vasudha S
So Cute and Adorable. I think my kids will love them if I do one of these..
Edye
What a fun way to dress up pens! Love it 😀
Blessings,
Christine
Loving those cute pens, and thanks for the roundup of what to do with my leftover fabric scraps. Love it!
Thanks for joining the DI & DI Link Party, we really enjoyed having you and hope you liked it too!
Katie
Thanks Christine! Thanks for the great party each week!