Happy Monday, friends! It’s a rarity to say I’m glad the weekend is over, but today I’ll say it. There is nothing like a little gold loveliness to start your week off right, so today you’re in luck. I am sharing How to make Gold Dipped Pencils! And you might remember their cousins, my Twig Colored Pencils.
The supplies for this DIY are so simple. Ready?
1. Find a set of twig pencils at your local Home Goods.
2. Grab your go to *Gold Leafing Paint
3. Washi tape.
The steps for these babies are just about as complex as the supply list. First of all decide on the amount of gold you would like to be shown. I wanted mine just under halfway.
Wrap your washi tape around the twig, making sure to push it snuggly against all the bark crevices.
Lastly, using your *Gold Leafing Paint
Allow adequate dry time before removing the tape and kissing these beauties… unless you want gold lips.
Happy gold dipped pencils.
I have to admit, I may start dipping ALL my pencils in gold paint. It makes writing so much better.
So, now that you’ve seen my goldies and my colored pencils which do you prefer?
Simple gold or pops of color?
These are so beautiful but I would never want to use them, haha.
Thanks Rachel. I made another set that were more colorful and I’ve been using those. The gold ones are so lovely, I just might frame them! Ha.
What a cute idea to tie onto Christmas gifts. I co-host Make It Monday. If you have the time, come join us at Sunday 7PM Eastern. We would love to see you there.
Ah, I love that idea Donna! Adding them to gift packaging… so clever!
such an easy and fun idea! I love it! I’m stopping by from Think and make Thursday linky party
I love the gold crayons, I’m thinking about trying this out as I already have the type of crayons! X
These are gorgeous, I’d love them in my craft room! What gold foil paint pen did you use, I don’t have one?! x
Thanks Jennifer! I used this Krylon Gold Foil Paint pen, you can find it on Amazon here. http://bit.ly/13bxHER
Thanks so much! x
These are so dang cool! I love them!
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SUPER cute! I absolutely love the gold and how it looks against the bark. Brilliant!
Thanks, Erica!!
Oh they are so cute! I would never want to use them and just display them somewhere because they are so pretty.
These are so much fun! I love them!
These are so pretty!!!!
Thanks, Carmody!!
Wow, they are all great! I would say gold for adults and the colors for kids! They all make me smile!
Ah, that’s a great point Susan! Perfect for kids and adults, I like it.