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DIY Chevron Pencil Holder Tutorial

This post brought to you by FrogTape. All opinions are 100% mine.

A few months ago, we found K the perfect little desk, and I have been slowly filling it with fun accessories. But I haven’t been able to find her a pencil holder that I really liked. Temporarily she had them on a small tray, but they were getting out of control. With school starting back up in just a few short weeks, I want to make sure her desk is ready for work. So I decided to make one. 

Taking inspiration from the desk lamp I found on clearance at Target (Wha-hoo!), I created a simple pink chevron pencil holder. With the help of FrogTape’s Shape Tape, this easy craft came together in about 15 minutes (plus drying time). 

DIY Chevron Pencil Holder
I love the look of painted glass, and have been wanting to find an excuse to paint glass for a while now, so this was a perfect opportunity. But I defiantly learned a few things for next time, and there will be a next time because I am now totally obsessed with painting on glass. It is easy and the final product makes such a statement!

Materials:

  • FrogTape’s Shape Tape
  • Glass jar or cup
  • Glass paint
  • Sponge paint brush

Frog Tape Chevron Craft Supplies
Decide on the placement of your chevron stripes and place the FrogTape® Shape Tape™. The backing on Shape Tape™ is split down the middle to help with application, so I was able to slice the tape in half easily along this line for the top and bottom pieces. 

Tip – over cut the Shape Tape™ to help line up the shape in just the right spot at a peak or valley. 

Frog Tape Chevron Craft
To paint, I spread a line of paint all the way around the glass. I started by spreading in clean lines. But I decided to change the look and sponged over my lines with a second coat to give it a more textured look (as you can see later). 

Frog Tape Chevron Craft
This is where I learned something very important about glass paint. I allowed the paint to dry for about an hour, and then removed the tape before baking in the oven. Big mistake. Glass paint becomes a film before “curing,” so it comes off glass very easily. When I hastily pulled off the Frog Tape, I realized that the film was solid across both the tape and the glass.

FrogTape®’s PaintBlock Technology did a perfect job making sharp, clean lines, but I peeled off the paint. Oiy! 

Once I realized what was happening, I was able to peel more carefully and preserve the paint. And with a new piece of FrogTape®, I was able to patch my hole. Next time, I will take the tape off after about 5 minutes because at that point the paint is dry enough not to run, but wet enough not to stick. 

Frog Tape Pink Chevron
After removing the tape, glass paint must be cured either by air drying for 21 days (who has that kind of patience?!) or in an oven. Follow the directions on your glass paint for curing instructions.

Chevron Frog Tape Glass Craft
My daughter loves her new chevron pencil holder!

Chevron Painted Pencil Holder Craft
And it works perfectly with the lamp that inspired the project.

Pink Chevron Lamp Pencil Holder
Now that I have completed this painting project with great success, I can’t wait to use FrogTape® Shape Tape ™to create something else! What would you paint with FrogTape®?

Giveaway – This giveaway has ended and the winner was notified. Thank you.

 

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  1. matt lehman says

    July 9, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    a window sill that could use a brightening

    Reply
  2. christine jessamine says

    July 9, 2014 at 4:07 pm

    this would be fun to use for my daughters purse

    Reply
  3. Samantha C. says

    July 9, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    My kids would love to make some pencil cases with this!

    Reply
  4. Candice says

    July 9, 2014 at 8:13 pm

    I would like to make a new decorative vase.

    Reply
  5. Kristin M says

    July 9, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    Pencil cases for the upcoming school year!

    Reply
  6. MARTHA says

    July 9, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    Maybe a lampshade also that’s so nice.

    Reply
  7. Gina says

    July 9, 2014 at 9:48 pm

    I have a large canvas that I would love to use the FrogTape on!

    Reply
  8. Bonnigene says

    July 9, 2014 at 10:21 pm

    i would paint the shelves in my craft room

    Reply
  9. June Ebinger says

    July 9, 2014 at 11:10 pm

    BABY FOOD JARS TO HOLD SMALL ITEMS.

    Reply
  10. Sally T. says

    July 9, 2014 at 11:24 pm

    I would like to try a lamp shade

    Reply
  11. Sally T. says

    July 9, 2014 at 11:49 pm

    I would love to do a lamp shade,I guess I would maybe
    start with something easier first though.

    Reply
  12. Kathie Craig says

    July 10, 2014 at 12:05 am

    I would like to decorate my boy’s bedroom doors.

    Reply
  13. Charley May says

    July 10, 2014 at 1:10 am

    a lamp shade

    Reply
  14. Holly Thomas says

    July 10, 2014 at 2:49 am

    I would like to do picture frames.

    Reply
  15. ken ohl says

    July 10, 2014 at 4:03 am

    love to do our nieces bedroom lamp shade

    Reply
  16. Debra Hall says

    July 10, 2014 at 7:39 am

    i have been thinking about doing this to the light fixture in my bedroom

    Reply
  17. Dorothy Teel says

    July 10, 2014 at 8:09 am

    I have some mirrors that I would love to paint stripes on with the Frog Tape, thank you for asking

    Reply
  18. Laura says

    July 10, 2014 at 8:40 am

    I have a book case in my sunday school room that I would love to spruce up with a cool design!

    Reply
  19. Cynthia R says

    July 10, 2014 at 9:22 am

    I would use frog tape to make some cool designs on a plain white shower curtain.

    Reply
  20. Laurie says

    July 10, 2014 at 10:42 am

    I would use frog tape on a wooden crate I just purchased!!

    Reply
  21. Susan says

    July 10, 2014 at 10:50 am

    I would love to make a set of glasses like this

    Reply
  22. Vicki Wurgler says

    July 10, 2014 at 11:39 am

    a flower vase

    Reply
  23. D Schmidt says

    July 10, 2014 at 7:25 pm

    My children would love to use it to make collage projects.

    Reply
  24. Katherine says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:28 am

    My son brought home a huge spindle that holds wire I would use it on that

    Reply
  25. Angela Cash says

    July 11, 2014 at 9:59 am

    I have collected numerous wooden wine boxes over the years and I would love to use Frog tape to decorate them with paint.

    Reply
  26. Tempestt says

    July 11, 2014 at 10:37 am

    I would use frog tape on photo frames.

    Reply
  27. michelle oakley warner says

    July 11, 2014 at 9:52 pm

    wow thats pretty neat, i so want to get a set of glasses and try it out. i just might have to, looks so neat, you could do so much. i think im going to do some dinner glasses and see what happens with those.

    Reply
  28. Heather B says

    July 11, 2014 at 11:44 pm

    This would be so much fun to decorate my daughters room. I think I would also use it on mason jars!

    Reply
  29. Kimberly Schotz says

    July 12, 2014 at 12:19 am

    I want to decorate a jar for dog treats

    Reply
  30. Crystal T says

    July 12, 2014 at 10:06 am

    I have been on a kick painting random walls in my house with stripes (with standard frog tape none-the-less), so I would continue the trend an paint an accent wall in my house!

    Reply
  31. saminder gumer says

    July 12, 2014 at 10:44 pm

    i would paint the window sills in my home.

    Reply
  32. Robin Wilson says

    July 13, 2014 at 7:20 am

    I’d love to create a fun custom canvas for my niece’s pink and purple and lime green bedroom!

    Reply
  33. Melissa S says

    July 13, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    I would use the wave tape to do an abstract painting for my bathroom.

    Reply
  34. Julie says

    July 13, 2014 at 8:31 pm

    my mini glass dresser

    Reply
  35. Patricia Wojnar Crowley says

    July 13, 2014 at 8:57 pm

    I’d like to paint a chevron design in the girls’ room!

    Reply
  36. Helga says

    July 13, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    I would use it to make containers look brighter.

    Reply
  37. Tammy S says

    July 14, 2014 at 9:46 am

    I would paint my daughters book shelf in her bedroom. I love how this lamp turned out.

    Reply
  38. Trisha W. says

    July 14, 2014 at 10:45 am

    My daughter would like to get creative with this but I do like the idea of decorating some mason jars for storing pencils, cotton balls, etc.

    Reply
  39. theresa J says

    July 14, 2014 at 11:49 am

    I have some chairs that I would love to paint

    Reply
  40. Natalie F says

    July 14, 2014 at 1:44 pm

    This is really cool. I have never heard of shape tape before. I would probably buy some canvas and make some custom art for my kids room. I’m sure I would think of many other uses too, maybe a pencil holder as well.

    Reply
  41. Natalie Brown says

    July 14, 2014 at 5:23 pm

    Hi! I love how easy this project is! As I just moved into my own place, I’ve been doing different decorating projects. I would probably paint some vases and make a make-up brush holder. Too fun! Thank-you!!

    Reply
  42. Karen T Gonyea says

    July 14, 2014 at 10:17 pm

    I would love to glam up some boring storage boxes !!

    Reply
  43. Monique Rizzo says

    July 15, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    An outdated jewelry box my daughter has.

    Reply
  44. Mihaela Day says

    July 15, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    I would like to try a lamp shade

    Reply
  45. Kelsey says

    July 15, 2014 at 3:17 pm

    Wow! I love how you put that together. The lampshade is TDF, too! Great project!

    Reply
  46. Shirley Martin-Tutolo says

    July 15, 2014 at 7:44 pm

    I would do a picture frame and lamp to match for my granddaughters room

    Reply
  47. beth shepherd says

    July 15, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    I have a flower pot that I would like to paint.

    Reply
  48. Jessamine D. says

    July 15, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    I would paint my daughter’s small laptop table. 🙂

    Reply
  49. Lindsey says

    July 15, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    I’d love to decorate all the boring plastic bins we have toys in! Much cuter to store

    Reply
  50. rondah says

    July 16, 2014 at 1:15 am

    I’d paint a checkerboard top on an old end table

    Reply
  51. Virginia Rowell says

    July 16, 2014 at 7:38 am

    So many things, I think I would start with some plain vases I have and dress them up.

    Reply
  52. Tamara N says

    July 16, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    I am going to use the frog tape to paint striping on my bathroom walls. I’m so tired of plain white.

    Reply
  53. Jan Hammersmith says

    July 17, 2014 at 9:10 am

    I will use it when i paint the bedroom

    Reply
  54. beth says

    July 17, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    some cool effects in the dining room

    Reply
  55. Alpa says

    July 17, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    i would paint a disney cartoon for my 1 year old girl as she loves watching cartoons.

    Reply
  56. Dawn Keenan says

    July 17, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    I’m not really the painter, but my son would come up with something awesome to paint in his room. He does that all the time.

    Reply
  57. Sarah B says

    July 18, 2014 at 1:53 am

    I have a plain wooden wooden box that I bought specifically for painting but plain stripes just seemed to boring. This would be perfect!

    Reply
  58. Ann B. says

    July 18, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    I think I will spruce up some of my old flower pots…

    Reply
  59. tina reynolds says

    July 19, 2014 at 9:45 am

    I would be painting my two boys room

    Reply
  60. Leela says

    July 19, 2014 at 7:59 pm

    A lamp.

    Reply
  61. natalie yeoman says

    July 19, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    i would like to use this on mu desk to make it colorful its just black right now

    Reply
  62. Carol W says

    July 20, 2014 at 6:25 am

    I will give this to my daughter to make something. She is always hard at work making something

    Reply
  63. Shana Elliott says

    July 20, 2014 at 10:11 pm

    I am sure my daughter and I would find an awesome craft on Pinterest to make with the Frog Tape!

    Reply
  64. Dianna Thomas says

    July 20, 2014 at 10:54 pm

    I think also that will let Jesse paint his own pencil holder using the frog tape– great craft for him

    Reply
  65. Erica B. says

    July 22, 2014 at 12:49 am

    I’ll paint a table.

    Reply
  66. Kimberly Hilbert says

    July 22, 2014 at 8:01 am

    I have a chair I was thinking about painting. This gives me a cool idea to make it unique.

    Reply
  67. Becky T says

    July 22, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    Great tip 🙂 love the blog

    Reply
  68. Lori Walker says

    July 22, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    I’ll paint my dog’s dish.

    Reply
  69. Laurie Emerson says

    July 22, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    I have some plain clear drinking glasses. I would paint these to brighten them up and match some of my dishes.

    Reply
  70. Rebecca Lock says

    July 22, 2014 at 10:10 pm

    I want to paint picture frames.

    Reply
  71. Melanie Comello says

    July 22, 2014 at 11:36 pm

    I would paint a glass set and a picture board 😉 for starters lol.

    Reply
  72. Tina Marie says

    July 23, 2014 at 1:08 am

    I will paint a lampshade with the Frog Tape. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  73. Connie Tucker says

    July 23, 2014 at 4:15 am

    I’d like to paint my old sewing machine cabinet

    Reply
  74. Janice Crespo says

    July 23, 2014 at 6:39 am

    I would probably be painting some designs on the storage shelves for my grandson.

    Reply
  75. Carissa Joslyn says

    July 23, 2014 at 8:23 am

    I would tackle my book shelve, first! its hideous to say the least! Then My oldest sons room needs a make over into a more of a boys room and less of a toddler room

    Reply
  76. Sonya says

    July 23, 2014 at 10:41 am

    My son’s been asking for stripes and zig-zags in his room. This would be perfect!

    Reply
  77. Stephanie Galbraith says

    July 23, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    We will paint some trinkets in my daughter’s room.

    Reply
  78. Lindsey says

    July 23, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    My spare bedrooms!

    Reply
  79. susan smoaks says

    July 23, 2014 at 7:20 pm

    i would use the frog tape on the lamp shade

    Reply
  80. Lisa Vanhook says

    July 23, 2014 at 10:17 pm

    Two plain grey lamps, along with the shades..

    Reply
  81. Rosalie says

    July 25, 2014 at 10:55 pm

    I would paint a frame

    Reply

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