Classroom Valentine's Exchange

Hello! Welcome back to my blog. Happy Valentine's Day! I created these mechanical pencil Valentine's giveaways for my youngest son's 5th grade class. 

I added washi tape to each mechanical pencil to customize each pencil. I printed each recipient's name using a label maker. 

For the heart, I die cut scraps of cardstock using a heart die from HoneyBee Paper Hugs Honey Cuts. I die cut a circle on the lower left portion of the heart. I will thread the tip of the pencil through this hole, sort of like an arrow piercing the heart. I embossed the sentiment using Versafine Onyx Black ink and clear embossing powder. I added heart details using a stencil and a red ink. I also blended ink on the sides of the heart to give it a vintage look. 

I truly enjoyed making this project because all of the supplies I used are readily available in my craft room. The mechanical pencils were bought at the start of school. My senior did some school supply panic buying at that time. Too much school supplies that the mechanical pencils can last him through college. 

The cardstock/patterned papers used for the hearts are from my paper scrap box. I used the scraps that are large enough to cut the heart. 

I have tons of washi tapes! One washi tape design for a pencil makes the pencil unique on its own. 

I also have tons of heart die cuts that I keep in a container. I used this to accent my son's name. 

Thank you for visiting my blog. Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!

Maria Giselle B.