DIY Wooden Pen and Pencil Boxes (12 Pack)

DIY Wooden Pen and Pencil Boxes are a decorate-and-use craft where kids create their own wooden supply box, then use it to store pencils, markers, small treasures, and all the “important stuff” that must be protected at all costs.

Create A Personalized Wooden Pencil Box Kids Will Use Every Day

DIY Wooden Pen and Pencil Boxes are the perfect craft when you want kids to make something they will actually use. Each wooden box is unfinished and ready to decorate, which means kids can paint it, write their name on it, add patterns, or create a whole theme. Once it is finished, it becomes a real storage box for pencils, pens, crayons, small craft supplies, or tiny treasures.

This craft is a favorite for classrooms because it works as a back-to-school project and an organizational tool. Students can decorate their boxes on day one, then use them all year long to keep supplies neat and easy to find. It also works beautifully for camps and after-school programs because kids love taking home something practical that feels personalized.

DIY Wooden Pen and Pencil Boxes also make a great gift craft. Decorate one for a teacher, a parent, or even a friend, and you have a handmade keepsake that is useful and thoughtful. It is basically a craft that stays in rotation instead of getting lost in a drawer somewhere, and we love that.

Why This Decor-And-Store Craft Is A Winner

• Functional pencil box kids can use daily at school or at home
• DIY-ready wood is perfect for painting, coloring, and personalization
• Great for back-to-school crafts and classroom organization
• Makes a thoughtful, handmade gift for teachers and parents

Product Highlights

• Everyday Organizer – Perfect for pencils, pens, crayons, and small supplies
• DIY-Ready Wood – Smooth unfinished surface is easy to decorate
• Back-to-School Favorite – Great for classroom projects and supply stations
• Gift-Worthy – A handmade keepsake that is actually useful

What’s Included

Pre-assembled wooden pen and pencil boxes, ready to decorate.

This Craft Is Great For

• Schools: A back-to-school organization craft. Perfect for classroom projects where students create personalized supply boxes they will use all year long.
• After-School Programs: A practical, decorate-and-use craft. Great for kids who love personalizing projects and taking home something they can actually use daily.
• Camps: A fun camp keepsake craft. Perfect for indoor craft time and projects that campers can use for supplies, treasures, and camp memories.
• Recreation Centers: A functional craft project. Great for group programs because each child can make a unique design and leave with something useful.
• Home: A desk and homework helper. Great for kids who want to organize their supplies and decorate something that stays on their desk.
• Nursing Homes / Senior Centers: A meaningful gift craft. Great for intergenerational crafting where kids make decorated boxes as keepsakes for parents or grandparents.
• VBS: A take-home keepsake organizer. Perfect for storing memory verses, small crafts, and VBS treasures in a decorated box.

How to Get Started

• Lay out wooden boxes and decorating supplies
• Paint or color designs on the outside of the box
• Add names, patterns, and extra decorations once the paint dries
• Let everything dry thoroughly before placing supplies inside
• Fill with pens, pencils, and school supplies for everyday use

Tips for Decorating and Using

• Add names on the lid so boxes never get mixed up in classrooms
• Use patterns and bold colors for a fun desk look
• Decorate the inside lid with a message or drawing for a surprise detail

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You can also explore more organization-friendly crafts in our Classroom Organizers collection.

Order Your DIY Wooden Pen and Pencil Boxes Today

DIY Wooden Pen and Pencil Boxes are the craft that keeps on giving. Kids decorate them with pride, then use them every day like a tiny personalized supply vault. It keeps desks cleaner, supplies easier to find, and honestly, it makes kids feel like they have their life together. We support that.