Paper Pencil Wraps

Add a personal touch to your writing tools with delightful paper pencil wraps!

These fun and functional wraps are perfect for gifting, back to school, or simply sprucing up your everyday stationery.

These paper pencil wraps are a creative way store your pencils. With just a few simple steps, you can transform a piece of paper into a functional and handy paper pencil case.

Whether you’re preparing for back-to-school season, planning a party favor, or simply looking for a fun DIY project, these wraps are an excellent choice.

They not only make your pencils look stylish but also allow you to express your personality and creativity.

You could even use them to store candies like lollipops, or even candy canes! These paper pencil wraps also work great as chopstick wraps.

These wraps are perfect for Valentine's Day gifts, birthday party goodies, or even just a thoughtful gesture for a friend.

You can use decorative paper, scrapbook paper, or even recycled paper to create unique designs that stand out.

With the flexibility to choose your colors and patterns, you can easily create a set that complements any theme or event.

Making paper pencil wraps is a straightforward process, ideal for both beginners and experienced crafters alike.

All you need is a square sheet of paper, some glue, and your favorite pencils.

Let's get folding!

Other DIY desk organizers and stationery you just have to make include this DIY triangle desk organizer, cube desk organizer, mini paper drawers, and triangle origami box.

Why You'll Love This Pattern

• Simple and quick to make, perfect for beginners.
• A fun way to personalize everyday items.
• Ideal for gifts or party favors.
• Encourages creativity with color and design choices.
• Great for enhancing fine motor skills in children.

Skill Level

★☆☆☆☆ (Very Easy)

Materials Needed

• Square Paper: Use any decorative paper, scrapbook paper, or recycled paper (recommended size: 6 inches x 6 inches (15cm x 15cm) or larger). This will make a medium sized pencil wrap.
• Glue: Craft or school glue for securing the paper.

Paper Type & GSM

Lightweight paper (around 70-100 GSM) is recommended for easy folding and wrapping. Consider using patterned paper for a fun and eye-catching effect.

Instructions

Step 1: Start with the color you want your wraps to be facing down.

Step 2: Fold the paper in half from left to right.

Step 3: Unfold previous step.

Step 4: Fold the left edge to meet the centre crease.

Step 5: Fold the right edge to meet the centre crease.

Step 6: Unfold previous 2 steps.

Step 7: Fold the top left corner to meet the centre crease.

Step 8: Fold the top right corner to meet the crease nearest to it (first crease from the right).

Tips For Success

• Choose a thicker paper for added durability, especially if the wraps will be used frequently.
• Use decorative scissors for an added flair along the edges.
• Personalize the wraps with drawings, stickers, or messages before wrapping.

Other Paper Crafts You Might Like To Try:

• Square Origami Box (With Interlocking Lid)
• Origami Lucky Stars
• Jumping Origami Snake
• Paper Crane
• Paper Yarn Flowers
• Origami Star Bowl

Helpful Origami Tips

If you're curious to learn more about origami, you might like to look at our basic guides on how to make some common origami folds.

Start with the valley fold and mountain fold—these are the foundation of most origami models.

Once you're comfortable, you might like to try the petal fold for 3D shapes, and explore the bird base and square base for more complex designs.

The water bomb base is also great for creating inflatable or geometric models, like this inflatable origami rabbit.