Tuesday, May 17, 2011

DIY Tuesday: Rustic Pencil Holder


I don't know about you, but I've seen a lot of rustic accessories and tableware popping up all over design blogs lately. The wood cake stand is one of my favorites, and I'm hoping to be able to make one soon so I can share the DIY with you!

I love the idea of bringing the outdoors in through rustic or organic design elements. Which is why I was thrilled when my husband made me this wooden pencil holder. The piece of wood is one that his friend found by a river bank. My husband just added a few holes to it, sanded down the edges, and made it into a functional decorative piece for my art room.







Click below to get the tutorial...it's super simple!



Rustic Pencil Holder
Materials & Tools Needed
Hand saw
Small slice of wood either from a large branch or tree base (mine is a piece of poplar about 6" in diameter)
Drill (with a drill bit size of about 7/16")
Sand paper

Step 1. Using a hand saw, carefully cut your wood piece to the desired height.

Step 2. Drill holes into the top of your wood piece. You can drill in a pattern or randomly.


Step 3. Sand down the edges and add pencils.
(I told you it was simple!)


59 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    This is so very cute! I love it! Thanks for stopping by today! :) ♥- Katrina

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  2. Save the Date for CupcakesMay 17, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Love this! So pencil chic;)

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  3. GloriaMay 17, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    it looks fantastic AND it's useful - love this idea!

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  4. KjrstenMay 17, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    you're my hero.

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  5. Crystal and Todd StewartMay 17, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Another creative work of art!

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  6. Simple SageMay 17, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Andrea I LOVE this, Amber just told me about your blog so I decided to check it out yesterday, and then I saw your comment on Little Green Notebook today, small world!
    -Kristin

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  7. tedMay 17, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    I love it! What a great idea. Can you make me one?

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  8. CV LoveMay 18, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    So beautiful!I love the idea

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  9. AnnaMay 18, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    seriously, I loooove this so much. can't wait to read more of your site. :)

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  10. AprilMay 25, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Great photographs! What kind of camera?

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  11. Katie LewisMay 25, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Super awesome. So simple and charming.

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  12. Andrea @ strawberry-chicMay 25, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    April, my camera is a Canon Rebel t1i, and I love it!

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  13. Jennifer DeDonatoMay 30, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    COOL BEANS! I love it...so want to do this.

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  14. MariolonzaJune 8, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    So cute this idea!!!

    Mariolonza

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  15. Michele TJune 22, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Neat idea! Love it, thanks for sharing.

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  16. blue fruitJune 26, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    What a brilliant result - the combination of the rustic timber with the colour pencils is fabulous.

    I have been hoarding the most wonderful branch that I found in the garden after a storm - and now I have the perfect use for it! Thank you for the idea and inspiration (and instructions too!)

    Greetings from an interior designer in Oz.

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  17. LeaJuly 13, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    I completely love it!!! Thank YOU for inspiration!

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  18. ann-helens hjemJuly 17, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    How Cute and great design!

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  19. Rivki LockerJuly 17, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    I came across this on Creative Jewish Mom. Brilliant and adorable!

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  20. SabrinaJuly 17, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    LoooVe This so much, I really want one :)
    Great blog. Following you :)

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  21. ~CharJuly 18, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Super fun. YAY POWER TOOLS! My boys will love this one. Thanks!

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  22. KarinJuly 22, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Thanks for sharing this project! Love it!

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  23. Joann@womaninreallifeAugust 20, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Looks like my husband has another item on his honey-do list!

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  24. Malvini FFAugust 30, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Absolutely fabulous!
    Short AB.FAB.

    v

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  25. heatherSeptember 5, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    what an adorable idea!

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  26. ochweySeptember 15, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I love it! I hope my boyfriend will lend me his drill :) Wonderfull idea!

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  27. LilyNovember 7, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Beautiful and very simple. Now I just have to find a drill to borrow....

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  28. KristenDecember 18, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    This is sooo great!! and simple to boot! I can't wait to do this project. I absolutely love it.

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  29. Chrissy Farnan Hoot DesignsJanuary 9, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    Ohh I just love this tutorial - Pinning right now!!

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  30. Atelier CagoulesFebruary 17, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    This is soo beautiful! I am thrilled about the colors... so I posted it on fb:
    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Atelier-Cagoules/308862099131323
    Thank you!

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  31. Patricia VillamilFebruary 26, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    wow, this is fantastic, I'm a pencil freak!

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  32. DarleneMarch 2, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    This is so cool. I did a post on my blog about your tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

    http://cinnamonpink.typepad.com/cinnamon_pink/2012/03/rustic-pencil-holder-from-strawberry-chic.html

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  33. tifleurMarch 3, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    awesome! cute idea!
    I have made an article on my blog with your idea. It will publishe tuesday. Tell me if you like.

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  34. Susanne HaunMarch 28, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    I like this idea and I will request my father to make this for me....

    Greetings from Susanne from Berlin

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  35. AnonymousMay 4, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    Thanks for the inspiration. I made mine. You can see it at http://judyisokay.typepad.com/judyisokay/2012/05/rustic-pencil-holder.html

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  36. KaminiJuly 8, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    Oh what a neat idea. Am borrowing for my post on Monday, if you don't mind. Neat blog, full of great ideas~Kamini

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  37. VioletCloudletAugust 19, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    It's amazing idea! Thank you for sharing it!

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  38. UnknownOctober 31, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    Haha,we had the same ideea:
    http://fiicreativ.blogspot.ro/2011/07/suport-de-pixuri-buturuga.html
    I'm curious,i see ur blog is .ro
    Romanca?

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  39. AnonymousNovember 29, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    This is so beautiful and so amazing! My wheels are turning! I LOVE IT!

    http://www.thesitsgirls.com/get-paid-blogging

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  41. ABIMarch 1, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    I absolutely LOVE this!!! :D

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  42. UnknownFebruary 20, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    This has been on my to do list for ever!!! I just adore it! Shared here http://siayla.blogspot.ca/2014/01/got-wood-try-these-wood-crafts.html

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  43. AnonymousNovember 19, 2014 at 1:14 AM

    Worldcraftindustries
    Wow..It's simple super, What a great idea.I Love it :) Really.

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    This is very chic. Love the rustic style. Thanks for posting this awesome pencil holder diy projects.

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    So cool! Excellent diy project.

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