Playful Pencil Pals

Why

Decorate your pencils with Crayola Color Explosion™. These pencil pals make homework colorful and fun!

Steps

1. Cut Crayola Color Explosion™ paper into any shape you want for your pencil pal. Some possibilities are sports equipment, wild creatures, holiday symbols, or even your name in fancy letters!

2. Decorate the shape with the color-reveal markers and Crayola Glitter Glue. Let your creativity shine! Air-dry your designs.

3. Punch two holes in your pencil pal. Insert a pencil into the holes. It’s time to do your homework or doodle!

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Color Explosion™ Black—Wash hands well with soap and water after use.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Neon Color Explosion®
  • Color Explosion™ Rainbow
  • Glitter Glue
  • Pointed Tip Scissors
household supplies
  • hole punch

Where & When

"The school-age children in our neighborhood made apple-shaped pencil pals. This was a fun way to involve them in back-to-school preparations."
Ava T., mom of ages 6 and 9.

"Our kids love to make Color Explosion pencil pals. The technology is such a delight! "
Cairn W., after-school child care provider.


Interesting Info

They’ve got your number! The numbers on pencils refer to the hardness or softness of the lead.