I can’t get over how cheap school supplies are this time of year. For those of you afraid of messy projects, this is the perfect craft for you!! This is a very inexpensive, no-mess craft that uses pencils, star-shaped Post-It Notes, self-adhesive wiggle eyes, and neon sticker dots. It is ridiculously easy.
First have your child decorate the pencil with the sticker dots.
Next, attach the self-adhesive wiggle eyes to the star-shaped Post Its and draw in the nose and mouth.
Use three Post Its to form the pencil topper. Place on top of the pencil, and you’re done. How easy is that???
Emily used these as puppets this afternoon. She made happy star faces, silly faces, and even a grumpy face.
I love activities that spark imagination like this… Have fun!
I love activities that spark imagination like this… Have fun!
July 31st, 2009 on 4:43 pm
I have recently subscribed to your blog and am LOVING it!! I have told every mom I know. Thanks for the great ideas and pics. Keep them coming.
July 31st, 2009 on 6:30 pm
What a cute idea! How do you think of these things?
July 31st, 2009 on 7:10 pm
This would be a perfect air plane ride craft! Your model is adorable : )
July 31st, 2009 on 7:42 pm
You did it again!! What a GREAT idea!!
~ Jennifer
http://thetoyboxyears.blogspot.com/
July 31st, 2009 on 11:26 pm
@ Pink & Green Mama — You are so right, and I didn't even think about that!! For long car trips or air plane rides it really is ideal.
July 31st, 2009 on 11:46 pm
Oh very cute idea, love the creative way to use the dot stickers. I have a bunch of those laying around. I hear you on the cheap supplies, I got a bunch of the 50 cent watercolor sets and felt I really scored. ER can go through those so quickly.
August 1st, 2009 on 12:08 am
That is super stinking cute! I bet she had a blast! Logan will be my one that likes to do stuff like that… my puppet boy.
Val
August 1st, 2009 on 2:10 pm
so simple yet so creative!! thanks for sharing
August 1st, 2009 on 4:13 pm
how cute.
August 1st, 2009 on 5:31 pm
Stopping by from SITS; now you are a girl after my own heart! What with your frugal ideas and my cheap shopping bills, we're getting through this economic climate 1 penny (or cent) at a time! xx
August 3rd, 2009 on 1:55 pm
Oooh. Bella would like this. That kid can turn anything into a puppet.
I am addicted to school supplies.