I have looked EVERYWHERE in the US for wooden pencils like the ones you have in your photo. Is there a website where I can purchase them? I know you sell the set at your Etsy page, but I already have the buttons....could you sell the pencils separately? THANKS for sharing your creative ideas!
Hi Windy, I got these pencils from a stationary shop online in the UK.. here's the site:
DiscountOfficeProducts.co.uk
but when you get them they're going to look a little nasty, and you'll have to clean each one up as the lead (graphite) power has rubbed all over the pencils.. Very annoying, but I haven't been able to find any other suppliers..
How did you get to be so clever? I have linked to you on my infant blog, hope I have followed the correct procedure,I am new to all of this blogging stuff. Cheers Carole
Just a tip to those in the US... the flat-ended pencils are sold as "golf pencils". I found them at Office Max: http://www.officemax.com/office-supplies/pens-pencils-markers/pencils/wood-pencils/product-ARS21772?cm_mmc=GBase-_-Office%20Supplies-_-Pens,%20Pencils,%20and%20Markers%20-_-Pencils&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=20793330
Whats the status of your etsy shop? I have not been able to find pencils for this project online or in store as I am in the US. While the golf pencils kind of work, the ones I've seen are kind of ugly to be honest =(
my Etsy store is closed... I think I should probably officially close ti down rather than say I'm on vacation.
While my little store was fun and gave me a little extra cash, it was enough to pay the bills. Since then I've done some study and gotten a full-time job, and there's no way I would manage having a store.. I can't even keep up with blogging.. it's on my to do list though!
If they ship overseas, I bought my pencils from: www.discountofficeproducts.co.uk
And the product name is: Half length wooden pencils with HB lead, BOX of 144
But they're not high quality. You may want use an eraser to clean the graphite of the sides.
I enjoyed following the whole entry, I always thought one of the main things to count when you write a blog is learning how to complement the ideas with images, that's exploiting at the maximum the possibilities of a ciber-space! Good work on this entry!
That is so freaking cute!
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Thanks Nix! Your illustrations are awesome! Are you going to sell prints?
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteThis is soooo cute! But I have no idea where to find those wood buttons!
ReplyDeleteHey Carina,
ReplyDeleteI've made a little pack available in my Etsy Store... http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27291662
Or, try looking at a wood work craft site. I got mine here in the UK.. so I can't recommend a site if you're not here!
Good Luck!
This is so cute ! Thanks for sharing !
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Those are absolutely adorable! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI have looked EVERYWHERE in the US for wooden pencils like the ones you have in your photo. Is there a website where I can purchase them? I know you sell the set at your Etsy page, but I already have the buttons....could you sell the pencils separately?
ReplyDeleteTHANKS for sharing your creative ideas!
Hi Mama's boys.. funny name..
ReplyDeleteI can sell them to you for the same price as the listing, but will throw in 3 more pencils instead of the buttons :)
Just let me know in the comments section that it's you!
I just had a quick look on the US sites, and yup, hard to find!!!
love them - such a simple but great idea!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute. I can't wait to make some!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable!! I'm thinking of using them for my desk pencils at work (I'm a teacher)! Thanks for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteHow cute are these ,making some for kids going back to school treat.Wonderful tutorial!
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Wonderful. I just shared this idea in my luscious link love today!
ReplyDeleteWhere do you find the natural pencils? I've looked all over and I'm dying to make some of these.
ReplyDeleteHi Windy, I got these pencils from a stationary shop online in the UK.. here's the site:
ReplyDeleteDiscountOfficeProducts.co.uk
but when you get them they're going to look a little nasty, and you'll have to clean each one up as the lead (graphite) power has rubbed all over the pencils.. Very annoying, but I haven't been able to find any other suppliers..
good luck!
Hello! Did you know you were on BigFatCake? It was from earlier this year:
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Hi Christine,
ReplyDeletethanks for letting me know!
Always nice to know people are sharing what I've done!
Kimanh
So, so cute! What type of glue do you use?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable.
ReplyDeleteHI Calli Makes Do,
ReplyDeleteI just used an all-rounder kind of glue.
Because it's wood on wood, any sort of wood glue is going to work perfectly :)
Cheers,
Kimanh
Thanks Pam!!!!
ReplyDeletelove them! I am so going to make myself a set!
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How did you get to be so clever? I have linked to you on my infant blog, hope I have followed the correct procedure,I am new to all of this blogging stuff. Cheers Carole
ReplyDeletehi! I just posted a little shout out to this tutorial! :) http://kateandoli.blogspot.com/2010/06/tutorial-toadstool-pencils.html
ReplyDeleteThose are super cute! ^.^
ReplyDeleteJust a tip to those in the US... the flat-ended pencils are sold as "golf pencils". I found them at Office Max: http://www.officemax.com/office-supplies/pens-pencils-markers/pencils/wood-pencils/product-ARS21772?cm_mmc=GBase-_-Office%20Supplies-_-Pens,%20Pencils,%20and%20Markers%20-_-Pencils&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=20793330
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting Chelonia!!
ReplyDeleteNifty idea! I'm thinking maybe of doing the heel end of a crochet hook that way. Thanks for the inspiration!
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Whats the status of your etsy shop? I have not been able to find pencils for this project online or in store as I am in the US. While the golf pencils kind of work, the ones I've seen are kind of ugly to be honest =(
ReplyDeleteHi Pkatal,
ReplyDeletemy Etsy store is closed... I think I should probably officially close ti down rather than say I'm on vacation.
While my little store was fun and gave me a little extra cash, it was enough to pay the bills. Since then I've done some study and gotten a full-time job, and there's no way I would manage having a store.. I can't even keep up with blogging..
it's on my to do list though!
If they ship overseas, I bought my pencils from: www.discountofficeproducts.co.uk
And the product name is: Half length wooden pencils with HB lead, BOX of 144
But they're not high quality. You may want use an eraser to clean the graphite of the sides.
Best wishes!
Kimanh
Love this too! Please email me (in reply)I can't find your email address. I'd love to feature you on my blog. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed following the whole entry, I always thought one of the main things to count when you write a blog is learning how to complement the ideas with images, that's exploiting at the maximum the possibilities of a ciber-space! Good work on this entry!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute. I can't wait to make some!
ReplyDeletelove them - such a simple but great idea!
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