These non-stationery items mimic school supply designs, infusing a bit of classroom nostalgia across various industries. Products like pencil-shaped cheeses to stationery-charmed jewelry prove that pencils, notebooks and erasers are inspirational for creators in other industries.
Many electronics have incorporated scholarly style. A gadget screen wiper by Japanese company Tent1000 looks identical to a chalkboard brush. The Pencil Touch Screen Stylus by SuckUK is shaped, colored and detailed to look like a wooden pencil. Now this isn't too far-fetched, since both pencils and styluses are long-stemmed and pointed. But what about household items like salt and pepper shakers? The Signature Dish Grinder set resembles jumbo pencil ends. Bringing school supplies into your kitchen may seem like a peculiar idea, but these shakers are cute and carefree.
31 School Supply-Shaped Finds
From Pencil-Shaped Household Items to Notebook-Inspired Foods:
Jen Chae — Jul 20, 2013 — Art & Design
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Notebook-Inspired Manicures
The Cute Polish 'Back to School' Manicure is Adorable
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Stationery-Inspired Bangles
The ‘Write On!' Jewelry Collection is for Creative Journal
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Writing Implement Earpieces
These Magic Pencil Earphones Make a Creative Pair of Audio Accessories
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Preppy School Supply Manicures
These ‘Ruler Nails’ Will Make You Stand Out in the Clas
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School Supply-Inspired Sweets
The Bakerella Pencil Push Up Pops are Academically Adorable
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Upcycled Novel Lamps
These Reading Lamps are Made from Stacks of Unused Books
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Book-Inspired Tables
Micth Steinmetz Presents Literary Furniture
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School Supply Shoes
These 'Pencil Me In' Flats by Jeffrey Campbell are Perfect for a Teacher's Pet
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Multi-Purpose Gadget Sleeves
The Portfolio iPad Leather Case is Sleek and Professional
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Scaled-Up Stationery Organizers
The Uncap Pen Holder Collects its Own in an Orderly Custom
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Journal Smartphone Cases
The Dodo Notes for the iPhone 5 Makes Memo-Taking Simpler
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Eraser-Branded Cloths
Kirei Towel Packaging Channels Cleanliness for Creative Merchandizing
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School Supply Stockings
The Ashi Dashi Back to School Socks are Education-Oriented
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Pencil-Shaped Cheese
This Creative Food Packaging Design is Sharpened Instead of Grated
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Scholarly Stationery Holders
This Pencil End-Shaped Tool Cleverly Holds Pencils and Paperclips
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Retro Height Calculation Charts
Keep Track of Growth with the Wooden Ruler Measuring Stick
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Ruler-Inspired Chronographs
The Linear Clock by Audun Ask Blaker Measures Out Time
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Chalky Mountain Murals
The Tacita Dean 'Fatigues' Installation is Breathtaking
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Notebook-Inspired Phone Protectors
The Kate Spade Notebook Case Keeps Users Organized
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50-Caliber Bottle Openers
These Authentic Deactivated Bullets Open All of your Favorite Brews
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Notebook-Inspired Biscuits
The 'Bake at 350' Composition Cookies Will Make Back-to-School Bearable
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School Supply Veggie Peelers
The Karoto Giant Pencil Sharpener Makes Food Prep Fun and Fast
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Size-Promoting Billboards
The Volkswagen Up! Outdoor Campaign is Creative & Cute
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Chalkboard Brush Screen Cleaners
This Screen Wiper Looks Like a Chalkboard Brush
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Notebook-Inspired Bag Tags
Moleskine Luggage Tags are Perfect for On-The-Go Writers
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Scholarly Sweets
These Back-to-School Marshmallow Pops Give Kids Reasons to Smile
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Bookish Confection Branding
Unwrapping Chocolate Books Packaging is a Story with a Happy Ending
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Scribbler Salt Dispensers
The Frank Kerdil S & P Set Will Sprinkle Creativity into Your Cooking
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Hybrid Analog-Digital Styluses
The LunaTik Touch Pen Traverses Easily from Paper to Tablet
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Deceptive Book Planters
These Outdoor Planters are Made from Cutout Vintage Books
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Pencil-Inspired Styluses
This Pencil Touch Screen Stylus Looks Like a Traditional Pencil
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Multifunctional C-Shaped Illuminators
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Nostalgic Cosmetic Cases
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Polluted Air-Created Pencils
Wunderman Thompson & Otrivin Create the Pollution Capture Pencils
Eco-Friendly Hardwood Accessories
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Creativity Time Capsules
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Illuminating Home Display Pedestals
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Desktop Contemporary Accessories
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Rechargeable Cosmetic Pencils
Faber-Castell Cosmetics' Protopia Pencils are Refillable
Snackable Back-to-School Lunches
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Cookie Tin Beauty Palettes
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Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
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Sea Creature Study Desks
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Happy Desk Salad Kits
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Playful Kid-Friendly Baking Kits
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Japanese Bento-Inspired Stationery
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Candle-Shaped One-Hitter Glass Pipes
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Decorative Holiday Marshmallows
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Walnut Shell-Created Tableware
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Monochromatic Cartoon-Inspired Kitchen Sets
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Retro 3D-Printed Bags
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Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
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Snack Chip-Inspired Chairs
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