DIY Pen & Pencil Pouches Canvas Bags

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Whenever I see cute pen and pencil pouches at a store, I can’t help myself, I always want to buy them.

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When I’m traveling I always seem to have at least one pen and pencil pouch as well as another for other art supplies like travel watercolors and mini sketchbooks.

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Making your own DIY zipper pouch is a great project for all ages and it also makes for a great back to school project or teacher appreciation gift.

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Supplies

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Start by cutting out a heart shape. I used card stock. I just let the heart sit on the bag.

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Dip a toothbrush in the pink acrylic ink, or apply it to the tooth brush using the bottle dropper, and start flicking the paint onto the left side of the bag.

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DIY Pen & Pencil Pouches Canvas Bags

Whenever I see cute pen and pencil pouches at a store, I can’t help myself, I always want to buy them.

When I’m traveling I always seem to have at least one pen and pencil pouch as well as another for other art supplies like travel watercolors and mini sketchbooks.

Making your own DIY zipper pouch is a great project for all ages and it also makes for a great back to school project or teacher appreciation gift.

Supplies

Start by cutting out a heart shape. I used card stock. I just let the heart sit on the bag.

Step 1:

Dip a toothbrush in the pink acrylic ink, or apply it to the tooth brush using the bottle dropper, and start flicking the paint onto the left side of the bag.

Step 2:

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