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August 4, 2014

Colored Pencil Shaving Art

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It’s a miracle, I actually have a new project post for you! Hooray!

I’m a firm believer that inspiration can happen anywhere. Even while coloring with your kiddos! I just bought my daughter a new pencil sharpener and while I was sharpening her entire collection I started to notice how beautiful all of the shavings were laying together. I loved the rich wood with the pops of color. So I decided to collect all the shavings to make some Colored Pencil Shaving Art. 

Recycle Color Pencil Shavings and turn them into a fun piece of art! A project for the whole family via @tarynatddD

Not only is this a great way to recycle but it’s a piece that captures a moment in time. No matter if this piece hangs in the kid’s playroom one day or stays in my office, it will always remind of the days when I sat at my daughter’s little table and colored together.

Recycle Color Pencil Shavings and turn them into a fun piece of art! A project for the whole family

Supplies:

– 8X8 Canvas

– Pencil Shavings

– Glue

– Black Paint

– Pencil

Color Pencil Shaving Art 1

I always find objects around the house to use as a quick stencil, and this time I used a cookie cutter to outline my star shape.

Pencil Shavings

And I gathered up my pencil shavings…

Pencil Shaving Art 2

… and then started to glue them onto the canvas.

Pencil Shaving Art 3

Once I realized how long it was going to take do each piece individually, I eventually applied glue to the entire piece and dumped the bag on top. So much faster :)

Pencil Shaving Art 4

After I brushed off the excess, I was left with a very fun and abstract star.

Pencil Shaving Art 5

And to finish off the piece I did a quick cursive ‘create’ with black acrylic paint.

Recycle Color Pencil Shavings and turn them into a fun piece of art! A project for the whole family. via @tarynatddd

Now go save those pencil shavings and have fun making more memories with your kiddos! Happy summer :)

I’m looking forward to hanging this up in our new craft room!

Note: I originally shared this post on Tatertots and Jello.

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

Filed Under: Crafts & Sewing, DIY Projects

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  1. Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says

    August 4, 2014 at 5:41 am

    LOVE this! So unique and creative!

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  2. Chelsea says

    August 4, 2014 at 7:15 pm

    This is seriously cute, Taryn! You are so right, you can find inspiration anywhere! I know you must be crazy busy! When are you moving?

    Reply

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