My first pencil packs in 2024! Operation Christmas Child ❤️💚

[@NikiChicote]

how fun! i love them, and yes, they're like a mini shoebox! great job Denise! 💖💖💖

[@drogers]

Thanks Niki! I love doing these and I know there will be just the right box that needs them!💕

[@byrdfeed9071]

Fantastic pencil packs, Denise! The tins make them so special ☃️🩵❄️

[@drogers]

Thanks Trish! I love those tins!

[@valswain]

These are so fantastic, Denise! I made up some Christmas pencil packs as well but I ran out of Christmas pencils and then started on Valentine’s Day ones. ❤. Today, though, Trish found a DT with a bunch of Christmas pencils left so I had her pick up three more packs for me. My DT’s were cleared out. TFS. These are amazing quality fillers!

[@drogers]

Yay for Trish finding more and sharing! So sweet! Teamwork!💕

[@occland8864]

Super cute, Denise. ❤✏️

[@drogers]

Thank you! 😊

[@debrabarr6097]

Those pencil packs are extra special! The kids will be so thrilled to receive them . 💕

[@drogers]

I hope so! Thanks Debra!

[@tracystoaks6573]

These are wow pencil packs. They are filled with great items and lots of love from your sweet heart❤. Love to show Christ love to these kiddos 😊

[@drogers]

Thank you so much Tracy! 🤗

[@tracystoaks6573]

@@drogers you're welcome. Do you mind me asking what you paid for those beautiful tins.

[@drogers]

@@tracystoaks6573they were .63 on DT after Christmas clearance.

[@ceciliadaniels-odum7703]

Great job. I have been packing pencil packs using the zippered mesh bags. My stores in Newberry County, South Carolina don’t have the sales you find. That’s okay. I purchase what I find and l pack where I’m planted…..

[@occland8864]

This may be a filler item, but very well may be the wow gift. Packed full with a variety of items and of course with love. ❤️

[@RachelP-tn6rm]

Each one is a treasure trove! The recipients will love them.

[@drogers]

I hope so! Thank you! 😊

[@Etan-5]

These are amazing! Truly a box within a box.

[@drogers]

Thank you !☺️ I hope they find the perfect box!

[@denise5457]

Adorable fillers! Thanks to people like you, word is getting out. The most consistent thing I saw during my volunteer time at the PC was pencil packs/pouches. Probably 3/4 of the boxes I touched had them. And some came in filler too... in zipper bags, tennis ball containers, etc. ✏️✏️✏️ ❤️

[@drogers]

Awww… thanks Denise! And we still need more!

[@maritzacopping3309]

Love these tin pencil packs. They look so special. Can’t wait to see more.

[@drogers]

Thanks Maritza! 🥰

[@marieterry625]

I am so thankful you posted this video, as I’m continually searching for pencil pack and filler ideas. Loved these!

[@drogers]

Glad it was helpful! I love getting creative with pencil packs! 🥰

[@DandyLight]

These are delightful! Love your yearly goal and your dedication to this ministry. Thank you, Denise! God Bless you!

[@drogers]

Bless you too and thank you! 🙏🏻

[@BLESSEDandOCCobsessed]

Love this. Yesterday I came across a DT with lots of tins left over. I think I may run back and grab them. Thanks for inspiring me once again!

[@drogers]

You are so welcome! Have fun! I love those tins!

[@Jeannete-k9w]

These are so nice!

[@drogers]

Thank you! 😊

[@bluffcitybounty2122]

Good job, Denise!

[@drogers]

Thanks Morgan!

[@eveb446]

Lovely!

[@PamsPackingOCCshoeboxes]

These are truly a Wow pencil pack. They are so cute. I just recently joined Pencil Granny & Friends and started making pencil packs for filler. My small Dollar Tree never does Clearance, also didn’t have those tins. I need to find a bigger Dollar Tree! Thank you for posting this, it is very inspiring.

[@drogers]

You are welcome and I’m so happy to hear you joined the Pencil Granny & Friends! It’s a wonderful group!

[@christinebarber8311]

I never saw those tins!! How lovely!!! These are amazing Denise!!!

[@drogers]

Thanks Christine! ❤️

[@ששבריבוע]

Those are amazing packs :) :) I'm super excited to see your boxes this year💕

[@drogers]

Hey Math! Good to see you!

[@jettj6088]

You’re fantastic! It’s so kind that you help out other 📦.

[@drogers]

Awww thank you. So sweet of you.

[@poppinin9823]

I made up some Christmas ones as well - using up the extra things I bought for our kids church kids (5x7 composition books, coloring books/crayons, fidget spinner/popper, Snowman Pencils and Stickers, and elf fling toys - along with all the pencils/pens/erasers/sharpeners). Got 30 for the first 24 challenge from Pencil Granny and friends. So glad I got involved with them, thanks to you bringing light to the need and the great group.

[@drogers]

Those sound amazing!!! Great job and I’m so excited to hear you have joined the Pencil Granny & Friends! It’s a fun, and positive group! The kids will love those packs!

[@dalehighnote6958]

These are exceptional. I purchased some as well. Tins are my favorite! TFS. Missed your puppy.

[@drogers]

Thank you! I love those tins too! Oh trust me… puppy was there. That’s why I had to start and stop so many times! He was getting into trouble! 😂😂😂

[@melissaflores5466]

These are absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@drogers]

Thank you sweet friend! Hope you are well! 💕

[@LKJagoda]

These are just wonderful filler packs!! Great start to the new year! I will have to try to get to dollar tree and see if mine has any of those nifty tins on clearance!

[@drogers]

Thanks Lynette! You know how much I enjoy doing pencil packs! The tins are perfect!

[@fedwards2023]

Hi Denise, These are awesome pencil packs. I love the little Christmas craft kits. And the peak at your pencil pack supplies and organisation. Here in AU it is Back to School season; The new school year starts in Feburary. So, I have been impatiently waiting for the switch over of Holiday to school stock. Got some great online 25-cent deals on pencil pack basics, including pencil cases (bags/pouches). I am looking forward to starting my 2024 pencil packs. TFS ✏️🖊

[@drogers]

Wow! It’s so interesting that the school schedule beginning February! Quite different from the US! Oh I bet you’re so excited for those items and deals to come out! I’m still snagging after Christmas clearance! It’s always a fun time to shop! Those little craft kits were such a deal! No glue required and perfect for these! Thanks for watching Fiona!

[@dianaragub-schwartz4416]

I've been watching your videos recently. Your voice is so calming. Plus you inspired me to make trips to the store to check out good deals. I usually prepare my OCC boxes around october and spend a lot for ny toys and stuff. Now I'm making sure to always be on the lookout.

[@drogers]

Awww…,thank you so much! Shopping year round is definitely helpful for your budget! Thanks for watching!

[@batmansboxes4936]

Hi friend and HAPPY NEW YEAR!! As always love your pencil packs! The tins are a very special item! Love that you found a bunch to make these fantastic packs! Not going to lie, every year you inspire me to make pencil packs which I do, but somehow, I give up🤣🤣

[@drogers]

JEANNIE!!!! You are back! How’s it going my friend? Happy New Year to you too! Yes, I’m a pencil packing crazy lady but I know how bad it is needed! Let’s chat sometime!

[@batmansboxes4936]

@@drogers yes, I needed a KZbin break🤣. Been a crazy holiday! I’ll reach out soon!❤️

[@kimmclean9933]

Great Christmas pencil packs! ✏️ They will love them! ❤️ I am working on my pencil packs too! 😊

[@drogers]

Thanks Kim! Glad to hear you are working on yours too! I really enjoy it! 🥰

[@AishaMBudgets]

Wow! These are great!

[@drogers]

Thank you! 😊

[@Lisa-eo9gd]

You make at least 1000 pencil packs?! That is fantastic!!! I am looking for ways to diversify my OCC efforts. I think getting school notebooks at Back to School sales is an easy way to do that. I also collect plush that is marked down after holidays. You are inspiring me to do more! Thank you!

[@drogers]

1000 is my goal and I’m almost there!!!! I love doing fillers too. Back to school composition books are a great idea! Additional plush is always needed too! Thank you for packing filler that will be such a blessing! 🥰

[@GraceMurdick]

Great idea Denise

[@drogers]

Thank you!😊

[@patpitt7079]

Love these tins…only found 2😳. Denise, where did u get labels you put on back of tin?

[@drogers]

Thanks Pat! I got them from Artistic Direct which has now merged with Current.

[@primarinaprincess]

Currently in the process of organizing my shoebox workshop so I won't know what I have in terms of inventory until it is all sorted out. But if it is possible to pack some pencil pouches for filler, I will try to do so.

[@drogers]

Sounds great! Thanks for considering it! 💕

[@DeborahMWells]

I've only made one so far for 2024 to try some new bags. Our Christmas company just left so I'll be ready to get going on OCC in a day or two but I'll be missing my 20 month old grandson!

[@drogers]

How blessed you are to have a precious grandson! I’m still praying for one! Good luck when you start packing! It’s so fun and so needed! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@bernievandewalker1420]

Great video, I bought some tins like yours and I was wondering if crayons would be ok inside the tins or do you think heat would melt them?

[@drogers]

Yes, absolutely fine to put crayons in them! They are so cute and fun to fill up! Go for it!

[@Lunafalls]

You could put in markers, if you're worried about crayons.

[@suzanne8264]

Hi, Denise. I am constantly trying to figure out storage space. Where do you store completed pencil packs/ completed shoeboxes?

[@drogers]

I have boxes EVERYWHERE in my house!🤣Under beds, basement, garage… you name it! Now they are overflowing into the dining room! All I can say is I’m glad I have an understanding hubby! 😂

[@suzanne8264]

@@drogers Lol!

[@ceciliadaniels-odum7703]

Great job. I have been packing pencil packs using the zippered mesh bags. My stores in Newberry County, South Carolina don’t have the sales you find. That’s okay. I purchase what I find and l pack where I’m planted…..

[@drogers]

And that’s perfect Cecilia! We pack where the Lord leads us! Bless you!