…and post about books.
These origami pencils will adorn my classroom door, with a wonderful quote from James Dyson, the vacuum cleaner inventor. “The computer dictates how you do something, whereas with a pencil you’re totally free.”
Not that I dislike computers.
But, pencils and one’s own imagination should never be underestimated.
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I love your pencils! But I'm not sure I agree with the quotation. Every medium has inherent limits – I'm no more free with a pencil than I am with a computer. In fact, I might be less free with a pencil when my arthritis starts acting up and my hands cramp!
Did I say I love your pencils?
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I feel the woes of arthritis kicking in myself, Linda, and I wonder how long I'll be able to fold ornaments for my Christmas tree or items for my classroom.
Still, I marvel at what was done before technology took over our world. The paintings
of the Renaissance, the classic novels of the 20th century (and earlier), the inventions made by those with only a pencil and a far more acute mind than mine.
Thank you for enjoying my little hobby and affirming it. xo
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The pencils are beautiful. I love these little things you do on your blog. Just so much fun and definitely brightens up my cloudy winter days down here in Tassie.
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I love that quote! And what great door decor.
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I love your pencils and the quote. I hope you have a wonderful class this school year.
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Beautiful pencils! I can still write letters with a pen or pencil (my knees ache, but my hands/fingers are ok), but typing on my computer is so much quicker (and neater!). Have a wonderful time with all of your new students. We're having a grand time showing our grandaughter the sights around the Black Hills & Badlands. Photos on Facebook. 🙂
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Lovely! And later on you can share with them the story of the pencil 🙂
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I love this! It definitely seems like a worthy way to spend your time 🙂 That quote is definitely one to remember.
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Fantastic pencils! 😀
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So cute!!!!
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Lovely pencils and quote!
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origami is addictive. they realy should have a disclaimer 😛
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I'd like to have one of those pencils. Mjh
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Awesome – in so many ways – Awesome idea, awesome pencils and awesome quote!
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Beautiful pencils, Bellezza! And I love James Dyson's quote! Thanks for sharing! Hope you are having a wonderful start to your school year.
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Going to pass this on to my mom as this might be perfect for her classroom too! They look really colourful and cheerful.
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Adorable pencils! How nice for the children to have a decorated door.
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Another eye catching post…have a great first few weeks of school…with all the excitement of settling in…
I liked the quote too..computers are definitely amazingly useful but handcrafted items hold a special appeal nowadays and always.
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The children who are walking into your classroom are so lucky! Have a great year!
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Love those pencils! I was not,am not a teacher, but probably should have been. New pencils, a paper decorated shoe box and new box of crayons are still some of my favorite things.
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http://www.davidairey.com/dalton-ghetti/
This link is to an image I think you might like…with pencils as art…and if you scroll through some of the other art this designer has posted I think you might find some origami as well…
Happy creating…
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I love it!! I bet pencils are now adorning classroom bulletin boards throughout the book blogging world. 😉
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