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Back-to-School Gifts for Teachers or Kids (Candy Pencils)

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Pencils made out of Rolos & Hershey Kisses

I made some Back-to-School gifts for a group of girls at church.  These are made with a roll of Rolo’s Candy and made to look like a pencil.  They turned out super cute and are very easy to make!  I got the inspiration to make these from Simple J Studio, where she made these as Valentine’s for teachers.

What you will need:

  • Rolo’s
  • Hershey Hugs (or Kisses)
  • Yellow and Pink Cardstock
  • Foil
  • Glue Dots
  • Ribbon or String
  • Craft Scissors w/ Pinking Edge (optional)

Pull the Hershey’s label out of the Hug, and use the Glue Dots to attach the Hershey’s Hug to one of the ends of the Rolo.  If you aren’t familiar with Glue Dots, they are the best things EVER!!  Everybody needs a box (or two or three) in their house.

Cut about a 1″ thick pink strip to add to the top of the Rolo to resemble an eraser.  I cut a circle and attached it to the top to finish it off.

Next cut a piece of yellow cardstock to wrap around the Rolo’s.  Fold it about an quarter of an inch over and over to create the crease marks for the pencil, and then attach it to the Rolo’s

Cut a thin piece of foil to cover the part where the yellow and pink overlap, this works as the metal portion of the pencil. Lastly, you can attach a note to the finished product with a ribbon or string. You are done!

Optional: You can cut one end of the yellow cardstock with pinking scissors so it has more of that sharpened pencil look.

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By Christy on August 23, 2011
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  1. Amy says

    August 23, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Just made a couple of these for my son to take to his 1st grade teacher tonight for meet the teacher. I had almost everything already, including those fabulous glue dots 🙂 Just had to make a quick stop for the rolos and hugs at the local Walgreens. It took me maybe 10 minutes to put it all together. Thanks for the awesome idea, it was perfect!

  2. Lauren @ {{mercyINK}} says

    August 25, 2012 at 6:31 am

    These are the sweetest! Please consider linking up at our Back to School Resource linky at http://www.mercyinkblog.com/back-to-school-tips-tricks-tools we’d love to have ya! 🙂

    blessings,
    lauren

  3. JDaniel4's Mom says

    August 25, 2012 at 3:16 pm

    I would love for you to link this post to my Back to School Traditions link up! It is awesome! http://www.jdaniel4smom.com/2012/08/back-to-school-tradtions-link-up.html

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    August 14, 2013 at 12:10 pm

    Love these!! I am making them for our back to school dinner tonight!! Thanks!

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    November 14, 2014 at 8:12 pm

    What an adorable gift idea! I love the theme, instead of just giving candy. Very creative!

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    August 16, 2015 at 9:43 am

    Love these! Now to make these for my 12 students as a welcome gift !

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