Construction Paper Craft Pencil Toppers

DIY: Cute Construction Paper Pencil Toppers

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Ask a preschooler or kindergartener if they love to write, and we bet you won’t get a straight yes! After all, learning to write is not easy. It takes time and a lot of practice via different writing activities and handwriting books. To make writing fun for the little ones and build a love for their writing tools, help kids make their own pencil toppers!

Pencil toppers are a great way to add an element of fun and excitement to regular pens and pencils. Kids love to write more when their pencils are adorned with beautiful toppers. And showcasing their prized possessions to everyone boosts their self-esteem to another level!

So, let’s see how to make easy pencil toppers with construction paper, as it is one of the most readily available craft materials.   

5 Cute construction paper pencil toppers to decorate your writing tools and brighten your desk!

1. Leaf Pencil Topper

Things you’ll need: 

  • Construction paper (your choice of colors)
  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • Tape
  • Glue

Steps to follow:

  • Take a 3-inch wide piece of construction paper. We have used teal and red for this craft. But feel free to use any color you like. 
  • Fold the paper to form a middle crease on both pieces of construction paper and cut them in half. 
  • Make another fold on each of the pieces. You will now have four small pieces of folded paper in all. 
  • Use a pencil to draw a leaf-like outline on each of these pieces. 
  • Cut them out with the help of scissors. 
  • Your leaves are now ready. Assemble the topper by placing the pencil’s unsharpened end on one leaf and applying tape to secure it in place. 
  • Now apply some glue close to the leaf’s margin and place the other leaf of the same color on top of it. Press the leaf with your fingers so that both pieces adhere properly. 
  • Wrap the base of the leaf with some tape so that the topper doesn’t fall off while writing. 
  • Once secure, use scissors to create tiny cuts all over the leaf. 
  • And your leaf pencil topper is ready! Make a similar one with teal-colored paper so you have two beautiful and feathery toppers for your pencils. 

2. Rainbow pencil topper

Things you’ll need: 

  • Construction paper – white
  • Colorful markers or crayons
  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • Tape
  • Glue

Steps to follow:

  • Gather all the supplies mentioned in the list above. 
  • Take a piece of white construction paper and draw a cloud.
  • Make another cloud at a short distance from the first one. 
  • Draw funny facial expressions on both clouds.
  • Join the two clouds with a rainbow arc. 
  • After you complete making one, draw a similar one next to it. 
  • Use a black marker to outline the clouds and the rainbow arcs in both drawings. 
  • Fill the arcs with rainbow colors using your set of colorful markers or crayons. 
  • Cut the shapes out with a pair of scissors to get two colorful rainbow toppers. 
  • Cover the topper completely with tape to protect it from wear and tear. 
  • Trim the excess tape off the edges so that the topper looks nice and neat. 
  • Next, keep the topper upside down and place the closed end of the pencil on it. 
  • Secure it with a small piece of tape, and you’re done! See how lovely these toppers look on the pencils?

3. Bow Pencil Topper

Things you’ll need: 

  • Construction paper – white and red
  • Markers
  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • Glue

Steps to follow:

  • Tear or cut out a 3-inch wide strip from full-size white construction paper.
  • Fold the strip vertically to form a middle crease. 
  • Open the fold and cut the paper along the crease to get two thin paper strips of equal width. 
  • Take one strip and fold it once, as shown in the image. 
  • Now make another fold so you obtain an M-shaped form when you see it from the side. 
  • Draw two slanting lines close to the corners of the folded paper. 
  • Cut along these lines to get a shape as shown below.
  • Now open the fold once and make similar cuts on the other end of the paper. 
  • You will obtain a series of shapes, as shown above when you open the paper strip entirely. 
  • Hold the right end of the strip and fold it in such a way that the first node aligns with the middle node. 
  • Similarly, fold the left end of the strip and align the last node with the node at the center. 
  • Use a little tape to hold the folds together. Turn the paper over to reveal a beautiful bow. 
  • Now, cut out a thin strip of red construction paper and wrap it around the bow’s center. Use a little glue to fix the strip’s end in place. 
  • Give some definition to the bow by puffing up the bow’s folded portion. 
  • Once that is done, turn the bow around and attach it to your pencil or pen with the help of some transparent tape. 
  • Finish off your adorable construction paper pencil topper by adding small red polka dots to the flat areas of your bow topper for an extra pop of color and charm.

4. Star Pencil Topper

Things you’ll need: 

  • Construction paper – yellow
  • Glue
  • Ruler
  • Pencil
  • Scissors
  • Black marker

Steps to follow:

  • Pick a sheet of construction paper and make markings at a distance of 3.5 cm each, starting from one end of the paper. 
  • Using the markings as a guide, draw straight lines along the length of the paper with the help of a ruler and a pencil. 
  • Cut the paper along these lines to obtain three same-width paper strips. 
  • Glue the ends of the three strips together to form a long paper strip to work with. 
  • Make a bow shape as shown in the figure above. 
  • Insert one end of the strip through the gap formed and pull it out completely. 
  • You will obtain a pentagon-like shape when you pull both ends of the strips and arrange them neatly. 
  • Fold the smaller end of the strip over the pentagon and insert the end into the pocket formed in the structure. 
  • Now, keep folding the longer portion of the strip, following the sides of the pentagon, and continue until you get close to the end. 
  • Push this end into the pocket formed on the hexagon. You can see how this is done in the images above. 
  • Cut off the excess, if you have any, and glue the end if you like. 
  • Place the hexagon over the leftover construction paper and trace its margins using a pencil. 
  • Cut this out and apply a little glue to one of its sides. 
  • Stick the paper on the hexagon and draw a winky smiley on it using a black marker. 
  • Make a small V-shaped cut on the hexagon and insert your pencil in it. 
  • Define the star shape by pressing the midpoints of each of the hexagon’s sides. 
  • And your star topper is all set on your pencil. Show it off to your friends, and let your creativity shine as you write and draw with this delightful writing tool!

5. Butterfly Pencil Topper

Things you’ll need: 

  • Yellow construction paper or any color of your choice
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Crayons
  • Pencil
  • Black marker

Steps to follow:

  • Make yourself two small squares out of a large piece of construction paper. Divide one of these squares into two smaller pieces of paper. 
  • Fold the large piece of paper and draw a butterfly wing on it.
  • Similarly, take a piece of smaller paper, fold it in half, and draw a small butterfly wing on it. 
  • Use a pair of scissors to cut out the butterfly wings—one large and one small. 
  • Beautify the wings by adding fine black lines using a marker. Now fill the sections with color using an orange crayon. 
  • Take another small piece of yellow paper and roll it on one end of your pencil. 
  • Put some glue on the end and press it firmly to seal it properly. 
  • Press the portion of the rolled paper that extends out of the pencil to form a flat portion. 
  • In the next step, cover the small set of butterfly wings with tape and cut off the excess. You just need to cover the smaller wing and leave the larger wing as it is. 
  • Apply glue to the midline of the smaller butterfly wings and attach it to the large wings. 
  • Once the wings are held together, turn them over and place the flat yellow portion of the pencil on top of them. 
  • Turn the pencil and see for yourself how beautiful this butterfly topper looks! 
  • Make as many of these toppers as you would like.

Wrapping up,

Pencil toppers make the writing and drawing experience enjoyable for kids. These can be made in a variety of shapes, colors, and designs, allowing kids to add an element of personalization to their writing tools. Pencil toppers can also support sensory stimulation. All you need to do is use a variety of tactile elements with unique textures to enhance the sensory experience for kids.

DIY pencil toppers along with a DIY pencil holder are fun activities to boost fine motor skills wherein kids also get to express their artistic flair. Plus, having distinct pencil toppers helps kids quickly identify their writing tools when everyone around them has the same kind, reducing the chances of mixing up or getting lost.

As you can see, pencil toppers have many functional and creative benefits for kids. So, why wait any longer? Go get the kids and make a handful of creative toppers to elevate their writing experience and never hear them say “I don’t want to write” ever again!

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