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This beautiful pencil holder, designed by Tonya Gunn, who owns Natural Earth Farm with her husband, was published in our Spring 2009 issue, complete with step-by-step instructions.

The original one featured in Spring 2009 issue is slanted.

To buy one of these pencil holders visit Natural Earth Farm’s Shop.

I recently I asked Tonya to make a bigger one to give as a holiday gift.

Tonya also made a log style to giveaway with a Lyra pencil set and drawing supplies from Palumba Toys!

Here’s our Giveaway courtesy of Palumba Toys:

Lyra Rembrandt 36 assorted colors

Lyra Pencil Sharpener

Pack of Premium Drawing Paper (75 sheets 9.5″ x 12.5″)

Small Painting/Drawing Board – 11.5″ x 15″

The winner will receive the above package valued at $85 from Palumba Toys, plus the above Birch Log Pencil Holder from Natural Earth Farm, valued at $25.

To enter drawing please leave a comment before Sunday (January 21, 2011) 8 p.m. EST. The winner will be announced on Monday.

Our winner for this giveaway is Molly: “i could probably make the handy little pencil holder but who’s got time with all the fantastic kid crafts we see? it’s a lovely set. thank you for offering!”

This wonderful wooden Helping Tower by Anna White is a great treasure for those of you with little ones at home, helping in the kitchen and doing crafts together. The tutorial comes with detailed instructions and mechanical drawings.