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Vibrant Rainbow Pencil Bouquet for back-to-school decor and gifting
Recipe

Rainbow Pencil Flower Bouquet

A cheerful and vibrant bouquet made from cupcake liners and pencils, perfect for brightening up any workspace or as a charming gift for teachers.
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Prep 1 hour
Total 1 hour
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Materials

For the bouquet

  • 12 pieces pencils
  • 18 pieces cupcake liners Use 2-3 liners per flower for fullness.
  • 1 sheet rainbow cardstock For leaf shapes.
  • 1 package pom-poms For flower centers.
  • 1 bottle glue Use strong glue for securing components.
  • 1 jar Mason jar To hold the finished bouquet.

Instructions

Creating Flower Shapes

  • Layer 2-3 cupcake liners together to form flower shapes.

Assembling the Stems

  • Poke pencils through the center of each layered cupcake liner to hold the flower securely.

Adding Leaves

  • Cut leaf shapes from the rainbow cardstock and glue them to the pencils at different heights.

Adding Cheerful Centers

  • Glue a pom-pom in the center of each flower.

Arranging in a Jar

  • Place the pencil flowers in a decorated mason jar.

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Tips & Notes:

If flowers don't stay in place, ensure pencils are inserted firmly. Use stronger glue if leaves don't stick well. This project should be enjoyable, so embrace any imperfections during the creative process.

Nutrition Information: Serving: | Calories: | Carbohydrates: | Protein: | Fat: | Sodium: | Fiber: | Sugar:

Author: Emily Carter Course: Cuisine: Keyword: Back-to-School Project, Creative Gift, DIY Home Decor, Flower Bouquet, Rainbow Craft

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