The start of a new school year is always brimming with excitement. For kids, it’s the perfect time to reconnect with friends, organize their supplies, and maybe engage in some fun activities that spark creativity and imagination.
What better way to ease into the busy back-to-school season than with a colorful and easy craft project? Enter today’s stained glass pencil craft idea! It’s bright, creative, and engaging for kids of all ages.
This tutorial will walk you through everything you need to create this delightful suncatcher—from materials to step-by-step instructions and tips for extending the creative fun. Plus, it’s a perfect activity to keep kids entertained at home or as part of an art-focused classroom session!
Creative activities like the pencil suncatcher craft do more than entertain. They help kids develop important skills, build confidence, and express themselves. Crafts invite children to explore the intersection of art, learning, and community.
Plus, in the hustle and bustle of back-to-school season, a craft session provides a much-needed opportunity to slow down, relax, and enjoy time together.
Craft Supplies:
One of the best things about this craft is how simple and accessible the materials are. Most of these items can be found at home or in a local craft store.
- Pencil Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Yellow Cardstock Paper
- Tan Cardstock Paper
- Heart Paper Punch
- Craft Scissors
- Black Marker
- Clear Contact Paper
- Loose Craft Glitter
If you want to make this craft classroom-ready, pre-cut the shapes on cardstock to save time, especially if working with younger children.
Directions:
Follow these easy steps to create your pencil-themed suncatcher. Whether you’re working with one child or a group, the process is straightforward and adaptable.
- First print out the FREE pencil template above. You will want one pencil printable per craft.
- Grab your scissors.
- Trim out the pencil, as well as the rectangular center from it.
- Discard excess paper.
- Set aside the newly cut out piece.
- Grab your tan cardstock.
- Cut out a triangle for the pencil tip.
- Take the black Sharpie and draw on some “lead” onto the tip of the triangle.
- Set aside.
- Grab the yellow cardstock and heart paper punch.
- Cut out several heart shapes to be placed inside the pencil.
- Now grab your clear contact paper.
- Cut out TWO pieces that are bigger than the pencil and triangle cutout.
- Remove the backing from one piece of contact paper.
- Lay it on a flat surface.
- Place the TWO pencil cutouts, face down, on the contact paper.
- Next have children decorate the inside of their pencil with the heart cutouts, as well as glitter.
- Once they are done decorating the inside of the pencil piece, grab the second piece of contact paper.
- Peel off the backing and place it on top of the other piece of contact paper, moving your hand around to “squish” everything together.
- To finish off the Stained Glass Pencil craft, use your scissors to trim out the pencil/remove the excess contact paper.
- Then display proudly on a window with tape!!!
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