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Flower Pencil Toppers

Think spring with Flower Pencil Toppers made from Model Magic. The cute pencil toppers are an easy spring craft!

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up, Adult

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Craft Sticks
  • Disposable Cups
  • Disposable Plate(s)
  • Flower Pot
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Water

Steps

  • Step 1

    Make a pencil holder. Pour paint into a disposable cup and mix with 1 tsp water, stirring with a craft stick until smooth. Repeat with 2-3 other colors.

  • Step 2

    Place a disposable cup upside-down on a disposable plate, and place the flower pot upside-down on top of the cup. Pour paint mixtures on top of flower pot, letting the paint drip down the sides. Let dry 3-4 hours.

  • Step 3

    Create flower petals and leaves with Model Magic.

  • Step 4

    Roll a piece of Model Magic into a ball so that it is approximately 1” in diameter. Form the ball around the end of a colored pencil. Press the flowers and leaves against the ball to attach.

  • Step 5

    Accent the flowers and leaves with glitter glue. Let dry overnight.

  • Step 6

    Place colored pencils with Flower Pencil Toppers into the pencil holder and display!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • When pouring paint onto your flower pot, alternate colors for a blended effect.
  • Model Magic pieces that haven’t dried will easily adhere to one another. For added strength, or to attach dried pieces of Model Magic together, use our No- Run Washable School Glue

#StayCreative

Creativity is a life skill that helps children reach their full potential. Our mission is to spark the creative moments children will carry with them for the rest of their lives.

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