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A bouquet of newly sharpened pencils costume (and how much I love “You’ve Got Mail”)

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“What will NY152 say today I wonder. I turn on my computer. I wait impatiently as it connects. I go online, and my breath catches in my chest until I hear three little words: You’ve got mail. I hear nothing. Not even a sound on the streets of New York, just the beating of my own heart. I have mail. From you.”
BEST . MOVIE . EVER! So, naturalllllly just *HAD* to make a “You’ve Got Mail” inspired costume for this month’s installment of my 2019 costume project……..can you tell what it issss????

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“Don’t you love New York in the fall? It makes me wanna buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.” 

A BOUQUET OF NEWLY SHARPENED PENCILS!!!!!!!

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I have had this costume idea ever since I announced that I was doing this monthly costume challenge! I didn’t quite know how I would make it all happen (like the materials or techniques) but I just KNEW that I had to pay homage to my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE movie of alllll time!

These pencils are SO easy, LIKE SO EASY! And the whole thing probably cost me about $15 with about 2 hours of work (give or take with dry time from spray paint).
I detail the FULL tutorial below, so please PLEASE make some of your own for your kids play room or your school room or just for simple September “back-to-school” decor for your home. ANDDD since these are just pool noodles, I am now imagining that you can make crayons or markers in just the same fashion, with similar materials (and if you do, please tag me or share because I’d LOVE to see)!

how to make large pencils out of pool noodles, large teacher pencils from pool noodles, large pool noodle crafts, pool noodle pencils

MATERIALS:

  • Pool Noodles | 1 noodle for every 2 pencils
  • Spray paint | I couldn’t find the “right” color yellow noodle, so I used Rustoleum “Marigold” color
  • pink construction paper/card-stock
  • grey construction paper/card-stock
  • kraft construction paper
  • a black sharpie
  • hot glue gun

Paint noodles + prep other supplies

  1. If you are painting your noodles, spray them in a well ventilated area. I sprayed the noodles about 4 times because I had to spray, let dry, turn, spray, let dry, turn, etc until full coated. Once they are fully coated, cut the noodles in 1/2 so that you get 2 pencils out of each noodle.

    2. Prep your paper pieces by cutting out the following
    * 2″ strip of the grey construction paper/card-stock
    * 4″ strip of the pink construction paper/card-stock
    * a cone shape out of the kraft construction paper (I used a full 8.5×11 and cut from one square edge all the way around so that I could roll/fold it easily). Also, color in a 1/2 moon shape of the tip with a sharpie for the graphite.
how to make large pencils out of pool noodles, large teacher pencils from pool noodles, large pool noodle crafts

Add paper pieces + embellish

  1. Begin by rolling your kraft colored paper into a pointed tube. I rolled it up and made sure that it would “fit” on top of the pencil without too much gaping between the pencil and top. Hot glue closed. Then take some scissors and cut triangles along the bottom of the pencil tip to make the “jagged” sharpening edges. Then hot glue the pencil tip to the top of the noodle.
  2. Begin by wrapping the 4″ strip of pink card-stock around the bottom of the noodle (my card-stock was hanging over the bottom edge a little to cover up the bottom of the unfinished noodle). Hot glue in place.
    **note about the hot glue on the noodle: if the hot glue is too hot, it will melt the noodle. So if you need to, place the glue on the paper, let cool off/dry for 10 seconds and then stick it on
  3. Next, wrap the 2″ grey card-stock onto the pencil, overlapping the pink eraser just a bit.
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how to make large pencils out of pool noodles, large teacher pencils from pool noodles, large pool noodle crafts
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  1. Soammy Feliciano-Hurst says

    June 6, 2020 at 5:49 pm

    Best idea ever!!!!! Specially for first day of school photo shoot. I can’t wait to see all of your ideas. Fabulous!

    Reply
  2. Rhea says

    October 18, 2020 at 1:49 pm

    Great idea

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  3. Ella says

    October 18, 2020 at 1:51 pm

    Super. I question where did you get the pool noodles I need to get them within four d
    days

    Reply
    • ohyaystudio27 says

      October 20, 2020 at 4:21 am

      TRY the dollar store! I got a handful there! 🙂

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“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkn “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” 
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I partnered with @RodgersAndHammerstein to create I partnered with @RodgersAndHammerstein to create this “My Favorite Things” garland inspired by The @SoundOfMusic! I mean, can we all just take a queue from Maria when she tells us to list off our favorite things when we feel scared, mad, hurt, sad or anything in between?!?! Heck, I feel like even singing them like Maria would be the most helpful in the shenanigans of 2020, right? 

Don’t forget to snag the free printables for this holiday garland and watch The #SoundofMusic airing on ABC, tomorrow night, December 20! :)
Felt bulbs felt bulbs, fa, la, la, la, laaaaaa! I’m burying myself in the last bits of holiday crafting for the whole ding dang day....and if it means i can binge @hallmarkchannel along with it, you won’t hear one ounce of a complaint❤️🎄 
also, stock up on any teacher gifts, stocking stuffers or any gifts to share with your besties or neighbors this weekend, use code “holiYAY” for 20% off through Monday 🎉🎄❄️
Here’s the thing about running a small business: Here’s the thing about running a small business: it’s SO fulfilling to see ideas in my head come to actual life on the planet, it’s rewarding to know my hard work is paying for Esthe’s dance class (or our cable bill so I can keep watching cheesy @hallmarkchannel movies), and it’s so incredibly humbling each time an order come through knowing that someone else believes in what I’m doing or loves what I’m making enough to want to put it in their home or give as a gift to someone they love. Like, still surreal kinda! 😭❤️ 
So a giant “I loveeee youuuuuu” on small business Saturday from this sappy, happy business owner that takes over every unused crevice of our kitchen table or island to paint trees this time of the year 😂 
And and and, use code “YAYsmallbiz” for 20% off in my shop this weekend through Monday night. 
Anddddd, please drop any handles of your business or other small businesses you love to shop at below 👇🏼 after all, we’re in this together and I love supporting other creatives! 💛
I mean, what else IS there for brunch on *the best I mean, what else IS there for brunch on *the best* day of the year: CHRISTMAS TREE DAAYYYYY!!! 🎄 ❄️ 🌲 and in case you’re wondering, yes, I did add egg nog to my coffee! 💛❄️
I have a date with this colorful scad of felt andd I have a date with this colorful scad of felt andddddd the @hallmarkchannel. Duh. What else is there to do on a Sunday afternoon!? 
Also, be on the watch for some new products launching this next weekend because, well, the more holiday, the better in my opinion! 🌲❤️
My name is Emily and I have a thing for decorating My name is Emily and I have a thing for decorating anything and everything that is house-shaped this year 😬 but in my defense, every little kid needs an added dose of plushy Christmas bulb whimsy and joy in their bedroom to the max. 
Because 2020. 
So I plan to string up 2 or 3 or 12 strands more. 
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