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Sugary School Supplies

Thrifty and Thriving Candy Pencils Will Make School a Sweet Experience

— August 21, 2012 — Lifestyle
Teachers who are preparing for the upcoming school season will love the Thrifty and Thriving Candy Pencils. This adorably crafty DIY will have the students awarding you with the title of Best Teacher Ever.

Using Rolo candies, the Thrifty and Thriving Candy Pencils tutorial ensures that the sweets will resemble the traditional lead writing instrument. These low-costs goodies use ingredients including a Rolo bar, a Hersey’s Kiss and Yellow and Pink Cardstock.

Simply glue the Hersey’s Kiss onto the Rolo Bar and secure the colored paper. In no time at all, teachers will have a perfect back-to-school present for students. These treats can also be given away on Valentine’s Day or as a reward for students who are showing improvement in their studies. Start the year off right and add a smile to even the shyest student’s faces with these sugary treats.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Candy Crafts - The trend of creating easy and fun candy-based DIY tutorials can inspire people to create new and innovative treats.
2. Sweets as Classroom Incentives - The trend of using candy as a reward for academic achievement can be extended to other non-classroom settings, such as employee recognition programs.
3. Low-cost Gift Ideas - The trend of using simple and low-cost materials in gift giving can inspire the creation of new affordable and creative gift options.
Industry Implications
1. Education - Teachers and schools can use the trend of DIY candy crafts as a fun and creative way to encourage student engagement and achievement.
2. Candy and Confectionery - Candy and confectionery companies can explore advertising and marketing partnerships with schools and teachers promoting the use of candy as incentives in the classroom.
3. Human Resources - Employee recognition programs can incorporate the trend of using candy as a reward for performance and achievement as a fun and low-cost option.
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