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DIY Apple Pencil Holder

April 1, 2017

Looking for a unique teacher appreciate gift using scrap wood?  Make this super cute diy apple pencil holder for your favorite teacher, I’ll show you how down below.
DIY apple pencil holder
After all teachers do for our kids the least I can do is make a pencil holder!  Grab your scrap wood and let’s whip up this project today.
teacher appreciation gift idea
This apple pencil holder is a very generous size and holds a ton of pencils or whatever utensils you want to put inside.
Keep reading down below for the step by step instructions to make the apple pencil holder.

scrap wood apple pencil holder
First you will need this apple clip art pattern:
apple clip art
Click here for the printable PDF version.

Supplies:
  • apple clip art pattern printout
  • scissors
  • pencils (one for project and a bunch to fill the holder)
  • 1/2″ mdf or plywood scraps
  • jigsaw
  • miter saw
  • 1×6 scrap wood
  • 1/4″ plywood scrap
  • wood glue
  • nail gun & 1 1/4″ finish nails
  • wood putty
  • 1″ dowel @9″l
  • drill & drill bits
  • 2″ wood screw
  • red acrylic paint
  • off white acrylic paint
  • paint brush
  • wood stain or brown acrylic paint

how to make an apple pencil holder
Step 1: Cut out the apple pattern from the paper printout.

how to make an apple pencil holder
Step 2: Use a pencil to trace the apple pattern onto 1/2″ mdf or plywood, trace 2 apples.
apple shape cut from MDF
Step 3: Use a jigsaw to cut out the apple shapes then sand any rough edges smooth.

scrap wood parts for apple pencil holder
Step 4: Prepare the remaining scrap wood pieces as per the photo above.

how to assemble an apple pencil holder
Step 5: Attach the side pieces to one apple using wood glue and 1 1/4″ finish nails.  The shorter side piece goes on the side with the ‘bite’.

how to assemble an apple pencil holder
Step 6: Attach other apple piece to sides.  Use wood putty to fill in nail heads.

attach base to apple pencil holder
Step 7: Attach 1/4″ plywood base to sides using wood glue and 1 1/4″ finish nails.

insert stem for apple pencil holder
Step 8: Predril a countersink hole in the center of the base and dowel.  Attach stem using wood glue and a 2″ wood screw.
Step 9: Paint with acrylics as desired.
Fill with pencils and enjoy!
SHOP THIS PROJECT HERE:

apply pencil holder gift

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  1. Cristina Garay says

    April 20, 2016 at 4:43 PM

    LOVE it!

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