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Stationery addict
I remember at the start of every new term after the long summer holiday, the one thing that would make going back to school worthwhile was the thought of buying myself a brand new furry/shiny/fluorescent pencil case. (I think this makes me a stationery addict). And of course, it would need filling with pens, pencils, giant rubbers and highlighters in every colour possible. (Corrective fluid was also high on my wishlist, that is until it received a whole school ban. Oh, the smell and the mess!) Stationery envy in the classroom was a very real thing during my school days!
What do you buy a stationery addict?
Do you know a teenager who is addicted to stationary? It’s the little things that count when you are trying to muster up the energy to start writing that essay. Things such as a good novelty rubber, tropical themed sticky notes and curiously shaped paperclips all colour coded whenever possible. These lovely treasures help make the thought of actually doing some revision slightly more bearable! So if you are looking to encourage a teen in your life to make a start on their assignment here are a few stationery ideas to motivate them into action.
1. Desk Tidies
This ceramic, parrot pen pot should cheer up any messy desk.
Do you ever struggle to remember where you put your pen down? Then this skull pen pot might be just what you’re looking for!
We love this cactus desk tidy. Not only is it a handy pen pot but happily it also provides a solution to store elastic bands and paperclips!
This is our favourite desk tidy. The solid concrete pen holder/plant pot combines organisation with a cute, decorative succulent plant. Just perfect.
2. Paperweights
Continuing with the cactus theme are these mini concrete paperweights. They come in a choice of raw concrete, gold or copper. Be sure to keep everything in its place, no more losing those important notes!
3. Washi Tape and holders
Wild washi tape and cute plywood animal holders. This set includes a giraffe, leopard and zebra. Go wild with your washi tape!
4. Squirrel Pens
Who knew that squirrels would make such fun ballpoint pens? They are available in pink, white, green and blue. When they are not in use they make lovely free-standing, interesting ornaments decorating your otherwise boring desk!
5. Note Pads
Is there anything cooler than a Kayne hardcover journal?! Take notes in style as this notepad is available in lined, graph or blank pages.
We could definitely make use of this set of notebooks during our meetings! The table tennis bats even have rubber on the playing surface! WE LOVE THEM.
6. Cork Stationery
There is something nice about the feel of cork. This tape dispenser does the job, no need for scissors (or teeth!)
Not only can you keep your pins safe and tidy in one place, the plant pot also doubles up as handy storage. This sweet cork cactus desk tidy can also be used to attach your important memos to, no more excuses for forgetting that important thing!
7. Post-it Notes
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Who doesn’t love a post-it note? Write it down, stick it up, never forget a thing! (Link in images)
8. Dog Tape Dispenser
What a cute way to store your sticky tape. We love that this sausage dog will also keep your paperclips safe with its magnetic nose! This product comes with the dog bowl and two rolls of sticky tape.
9. Colouring Pencils
Colour in the grown-up way with these rather stylish Orla Kiely pencils, 12 in total. They come in a matching tin case also displaying the famous Ela Elephant design.
10. Pencil Sets
The perfect gift for a stationery addict. This set of 5 Hp graphite pencils come in 5 different colours with 5 different phrases:
#STATIONERYADDICT
#STATIONERYGEEK
#STATIONERYMAD
#STATIONERYNERD
#STATIONERYLOVER
If you know someone who is a little reluctant to write, this ‘Nope’ set of 6 pencils is the gift for them. Each pencil displays 6 different excuses for a lazy person not to use them!
Nope
Why bother?
Not today
Meh
Please don’t talk to me
Go away
11. Pencil Cases
Maybe not a pencil case to use at school but it might just be the thing to encourage your teen to get organised at home!
A posh pencil case. Perfect.
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I adore this selection Lynne. Both myself and my 11 year old love a bit of stationery! We really enjoyed getting everything last year ready for the off to Secondary School last year. It’s certainly become a real big thing and there are so many delicious things to choose from. I’m glad we’ve moved on as I was getting a bit tired of Smiggle Mania!! We’ve recently resorted to taking old stuff from home at the moment because the current trend seems to be for the boys to pinch and hide the girls stationery which is a pain and another blooming ‘phase’ which I’m sure will pass as these things do. I am, of course, on strict instruction to ‘say nothing’. You know how it is with these things. Thanks for joining us again at #tweensteensbeyond
Stationery is my guilty pleasure! My daughter is also 11 and I think that I may have passed my love of everything stationery onto her. I too am glad that the scented rubber phase seems to have come to an end, now we can talk sophisticated stationery together! #teenstweensbeyod
Reading this has made me realise that I am a lover of concrete! What a discovery to make in your fifties! I just live that pen holder with a succulent in it. It’s lovely to have a plant on your desk. And the little concrete cacti are so sweet. Brilliant idea for a post. Thanks so much for sharing with us at #TweensTeensBeyond
Who knew that concrete could be so beautiful? I could go quite concrete crazy myself!
Oh whatever your age you cannot help but get hooked by stationery! It is a girl thing though for sure. Some great ideas here. #TweensTeensBeyond
There is nothing quite like a new pencil case!