# Mason Jar Pencil Sharpeners This Pencil Shaving Jar Keeps Track of All Your Hard Work By Janelle Savel | Published 2014-02-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaving-jar References: [ckie](http://www.ckie.com/products/sharpener-jar) & [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2014/02/05/creative-calculation-with-sharpened-pencils/) If you find yourself lacking motivation and getting critical of yourself, the pencil shaving jar is a little reminder of how much effort you put into your work. Designer Craighton Berman fused a pencil sharpener on the lid of a mason jar to create this nifty [inspirational](https://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/quote-display-device) shaving jar. Berman use to teach a sketching class, and noticed that although his students were showing effort, there were not a lot of results. The outcome led to a jar which indirectly keeps track of all your accomplishments as a result of long day and hard work. Once the jar is filled up with shavings, you can use it [a reference and inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grateful-jar) to remind yourself of how far a little effort can take you. This is perfect for any artist, writer, illustrator or anyone else that requires a pencil sharpener and a kick of motivation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Motivational Tracking:** Creating products that track progress and provide motivation based on effort and accomplishments. - **Inspirational Repurposing:** Finding new uses for everyday objects to inspire and encourage productivity. - **Creative Workspace Accessories:** Designing innovative tools and products to enhance the work environment and promote creativity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Stationery and Office Supplies:** Developing new and inventive products for the stationery and office supplies industry that combine functionality and motivation. - **Home Decor and Interior Design:** Exploring opportunities to integrate motivational elements into home decor products to create inspiring workspaces. - **Personal Development and Productivity:** Supporting individuals in their personal growth and productivity journey by offering innovative tools for motivation and goal tracking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Pencil Sharpener](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-pencil-sharpener.md) - [Vertical Pencil Sharpening Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-sharpener-1.md) - [Spinning Desk Sharpeners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferfereh.md) - [Self-Sharpening Coloring Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-colouring-pencils.md) - [Mindful Writing Ritual Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qui-magnetic-pencil-system.md) - [Gamified Writing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otona-no-yaruki-pen.md) - [Encouraging Reminder Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-goal-this-week-mug.md) - [Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-drop-pencil.md) - [Modernized Desktop Pencil Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grovemade-x-blackwing-pencil-kit.md)