Apr26

New Roll-Up Pencil Kit

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Pillows A-La-Mode

I previously posted about the easy, fun roll-up pencil kits (upcycled from placemats) that I learned how to make using this Martha Stewart tutorial. Here’s my newest one! I love using mats that are patterned on one side and plain on the other . . . perfect for showing off the pretty pencil colors. ♥

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MomQueenBee on April 28, 2012 at 9:14 am said:

My future grandchildren are going to be so glad I read your blog–I love this!

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pillowsalamode on April 28, 2012 at 9:20 am said:

Thank you, MQB! And your future daughters-in-law can carry them in their purses so they’re always ready with a little entertainment for your future grandchildren. 🙂

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Danielle @ Consumed: My Culinary Adventure on April 30, 2012 at 9:24 am said:

I really do love these!!

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pillowsalamode on April 30, 2012 at 9:53 am said:

Thank you, Danielle! You’ll have one in YOUR purse someday! 🙂

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featheredneststudio on May 23, 2012 at 9:04 am said:

What a great project! I hadn’t seen this version using placemats before. Love it!

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- pillowsalamode on May 23, 2012 at 9:07 am said:
  
  Thank you! They’re easy, quick, fun, and colorful . . . the perfect combination for me! 🙂
  
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Tami on May 23, 2012 at 11:04 am said:

This is nice and would also work well for my crochet hooks!

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- pillowsalamode on May 23, 2012 at 11:25 am said:
  
  Oooh . . . what a great idea! Or, you could turn the placemat the long way and use it for knitting needles . . . 🙂
  
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  - Tami on May 23, 2012 at 11:47 am said:
    
    I hadn’t even thought of the knitting needles … but I haven’t learned knitting yet either.
    
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    - pillowsalamode on May 23, 2012 at 11:56 am said:
      
      Me, either! Someday! 🙂
      
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lucky4the1 on June 6, 2012 at 11:28 am said:

Oh I really like the roll up pencil idea. One more thing to use my scraps on. I’m totally gonna make one of these! Thanks for the idea.

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- pillowsalamode on June 6, 2012 at 11:37 am said:
  
  You’re very welcome! If you read the other comments, you’ll see that some crafters are going to make these for crochet hooks and knitting needles, too! 🙂 I can’t wait to see yours!
  
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  - lucky4the1 on June 6, 2012 at 11:52 am said:
    
    Well with my BOTM, Sampler, the Art Museum and Quilt show from now til the end of the week, I don’t think I will be able to get it done but I will definitely post it when I do. I will b back to see the others for sure.
    
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    - pillowsalamode on June 6, 2012 at 12:07 pm said:
      
      Good luck with all your projects and shows! 🙂
      
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Boomdeeadda on August 18, 2012 at 4:53 pm said:

So much prettier than the plastic cover they come in. I’ll have to check Homesense for a cheapy placemat. Good one Katherine!

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- pillowsalamode on August 18, 2012 at 5:39 pm said:
  
  I always check the clearance bins/aisles for random leftover placemats when I’m shopping . . . sometimes I can get them for $1 that way! 🙂
  
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