Learn how to make pom pom pens with this tutorial. Fun pens make great teacher gifts and are a fun kids craft. A simple DIY craft tutorial idea.
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Do you love pens too? I know I’m not alone because my mom and sister love pens too. Recently, I was with my sister and she was cleaning out her purse and she seriously 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 the 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. So I did, and of course, I am sharing it with you because let’s face it, you are some of my favorite people.
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1/4-inch wide
I started by getting my fabric scraps together and cut strips of fabric that were about 1/4 inch wide. I cut the strips on the longest side of the scrap of fabric so the strips could be nice and long.
I wrapped the long strips around my four fingers and kept adding more and more strips. the more strips that you add the fluffier your pom-pom is going to be.
I carefully removed the wrapped strips off of my fingers and with another strip tied a not tightly around the center.
Then I took my trusty pair of scissors and cut the loops on both sides of the knot.
After a little bit of fluffing, I had this great pom-pom! Now to turn it into a pen!
After I finished the pom-pom top, I picked out some fun washi tape to wrap the pen in. Put a big dollop of hot glue in the center of the pom-pom and attach to the end of the pen. That is there is too it. So Easy!
I love my new pens, and I think I will make some to give to my kid’s teachers too!
What are your favorite type of pens? Share and leave a comment below!
Want more uses for those fabric scraps?
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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
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.
Wow! I love these! I can see my kids really getting a kick out of them! Pinning! 🙂
Neat, a unique change from the usual flower pens you see everywhere! 😉
I love the pens! Will definitely make some! Pinning.
This is so pretty! I need some of these at work so everyone can be jealous of my pens 🙂
So cute and easy to do! Thanks for the idea 😉
Super cute Katie! So simple too!
Thanks for linking up to this week’s Catch a Glimpse party. I’ll be featuring this tomorrow. 🙂
I LOVE these and WILL be making some soon!!! Thanks for sharing at Fancy This Fridays! We featured you today! 😉 http://www.trulylovelyblog.net/2013/08/fancy-this-fridays-141-and-features/
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!
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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Thank you for sharing this on Thursday SWEET HAUTE Share! These came out great!!!!!!
Christina at
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So fun! I’m featuring this at Terrific Tuesdays.
So adorable. Love the fabrics!
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!
I had to pin and post this…my girls will LOVE these! Thanks for such a great tutorial:)
I found you at Manic Monday Linking Party. I Love these! So cute and easy! I am looking forward to making some.
Love it! so cute 🙂
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!
Those are just adorable! Would be perfect for any holiday! Pinning this one!
These are adorable, and they’d make a super fun gift!
That is such a lovely idea! Thanks or sharing
Visiting from Say G’day 🙂
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!
I love your pens!! I also love using fabric in projects. This will be great for me to try. Thanks so much for sharing!
So super cute. I love-love-love crafting with fabric scraps. These pens are adorable! Thanks so much for sharing at the party. Hugs!
These are cute. Thanks so much for sharing with Wednesday’s Adorned From Above Link Party.
Debi @ Adorned From Above
Featuring Friday!!!
Super cute and fun! Perfect for a happy gift! Pinning!
Thanks for sharing on Show-Licious!
~ Ashley
The pom pom pens are cute! I will attempt some for my Operation Christmas Child shoebox items. Thanks!!
I am so glad that you like them LuAnn! These pens would be perfect for shoe box gifts!
So Cute and Adorable. I think my kids will love them if I do one of these..
What a fun way to dress up pens! Love it 😀
Blessings,
Edye | http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com
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!
Thanks Christine! Thanks for the great party each week!