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53 Quirky School Supplies

From Rapper Quote Pencils to Ferocious Stationary Carriers

— August 29, 2014 — Life-Stages
With kids already counting down the days until they're back in school, now is the time to make sure they have all their essentials, and these quirky school supplies are offering a more eclectic approach to ordinary designs.

Allowing kids and teens the chance to express a bit more of their individual personality, these school supplies reference everything from elements of pop culture to unique food shapes, blending abstract interests with practical school products. From pencil cases that humorously resemble pieces of pita bread to those that pay tribute to infamous cartoon characters, these quirky school supplies will definitely make the classroom experience more enjoyable.

Adding humor and individuality, these school supplies will definitely get kids more excited about heading back to school.
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Brain-Stimulating Pencils
Brain-Stimulating Pencils
Scents of Peppermint are Infused in Pens to Help Brain Stimulation
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Notebook-Inspired Biscuits
Notebook-Inspired Biscuits
The 'Bake at 350' Composition Cookies Will Make Back-to-School Bearable
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Anatomically Correct Pencil Holders
Anatomically Correct Pencil Holders
This Lifelike Heart's Valves Double as a Pencil Holder
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Botanical Stationary Accessories
Botanical Stationary Accessories
Etsy's Maoiliosa Shop Creates Paper Wrapped Pencil Designs
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Masked Turtle School Supplies
Masked Turtle School Supplies
Shop Jeen's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pencil Case is Nostalgic
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Soccer-Themed Tape
Soccer-Themed Tape
This Playfully Printed Football Tape Scores on All Levels
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Iconic Cityscape-Inspired Erasers
Iconic Cityscape-Inspired Erasers
This Eraser Set is Modeled After the New York City Skyline
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Furry Stationery Fasteners
Furry Stationery Fasteners
'Squirrel Away Your Paperclips' Keeps Your Notes Cute and Tidy
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Ergonomic Implement Grips
Ergonomic Implement Grips
The Little Everyday Helper Wraps Around Utensils for Better Ease of Use
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Colorful Blocked Erasers
Colorful Blocked Erasers
Get a Fresh Start with this Toy Eraser Set
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Silly Comic Stationary
Silly Comic Stationary
The Selifusen Manga Post-It Notes are Fun and Quirky
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Fishy School Supplies
Fishy School Supplies
These Sushi Erasers Look Good Enough to Eat
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Superstar Back-to-School Bundles
Superstar Back-to-School Bundles
Beyonce Teams Up with STATE for a Line of School Supplies
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Attachable Tool-Like Erasers
Attachable Tool-Like Erasers
These Fun School Accessories are Great Tools for Your Pencil Case
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Punchy School Supplies
Punchy School Supplies
The Hole Punch Binder Makes Filing Teacher Handouts More Efficient
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Minimalist Corded Trays
Minimalist Corded Trays
Pocket by Margaux Beja Conceals and Reveals Objects at Once
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90s Teen Queen Pencils
90s Teen Queen Pencils
Unleash Your Inner Cher Horowitz with a set of Clueless Pencils
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Cosmetics-Shaped Highlighters
Cosmetics-Shaped Highlighters
Lipstick Markers Color Your World With Fake Makeup Madness
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Game Board Pencil Holders
Game Board Pencil Holders
These Creative Pencil Holders are Tic Tac Toe-Inspired
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Stationary-Wearing Wooden Birds
Stationary-Wearing Wooden Birds
This Peacock by Kamina&C is Naked Without Pencil Crayons
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Exposed Guts Pencil Cases
Exposed Guts Pencil Cases
The Split Fish Pencil Case Punishes All Who Steal Your Stationery
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Denim Pencil Cases
Denim Pencil Cases
This Back to School Pencil Bag is Made from Upcycled Jeans
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Rapper Quote Pencils
Rapper Quote Pencils
The Kanye Pencil Set Features Quotes Said by the Hip Hop Superstar
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Girly Literary School Supplies
Girly Literary School Supplies
These Princess Bride Pencils Feature Quotes from the Beloved Novel
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Ergonomic Desktop Organizers
Ergonomic Desktop Organizers
These 3D-Printed Items Keep Your Desk Stylishly Tidy
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Retro Game Office Supplies
Retro Game Office Supplies
These Pac-Man Pencil Top Erasers Will Add Fun to Your Work Routine
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Avian-Flinging Ballpoints
Avian-Flinging Ballpoints
The Angry Birds Slingshot Pen Brings The Game Into Reality
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Unfurlable Hexagonal Pencil Cases
Unfurlable Hexagonal Pencil Cases
The Hive Pen Holder Keeps Utensils Tidy and Accessible at Once
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Cute Canine Cases
Cute Canine Cases
This Dog Zipper Pouch is Made to Look Like a Lovable Wiener Dog
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Deceptive Hybrid Writing Tools
Deceptive Hybrid Writing Tools
This Wooden Mechanical Pencil Combines Two Types of Writing Tools
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Fishy Stationery Sacks
Fishy Stationery Sacks
The Pencil Case by Anna Bajor is Cute and Cartoonish
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Animal Eyewear Cases
Animal Eyewear Cases
Carry Your Specks with These Cute Animal Glasses Cases
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Charming Stationery Cases
Charming Stationery Cases
The Marine Pencil Case by Mochithings is Cute and Colorful
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Ferocious Pencil Holders
Ferocious Pencil Holders
This Shark Pencil Holder is an Adorable Tabletop Accessory
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Perforated Pen Pouches
Perforated Pen Pouches
The Pointy Pencil Case Presents Several Ways to Store Your Utensils
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Optical Illusion Pencil Cases
Optical Illusion Pencil Cases
The Fakus Pencil Case Appears 3D
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Aromatic Candy Purses
Aromatic Candy Purses
Look Absolutely Irresistible with the Scented Chocolate Handbag
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Famous Movie Quote Pencils
Famous Movie Quote Pencils
These Pink Pencils Feature Hilarious Mean Girls Movie Quotes
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Musical Pencil Cases
Musical Pencil Cases
The Cassette Tape Pouch Makes Great Back-To-School Gift
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Corky Crayon Cases
Corky Crayon Cases
The Artgraf Pencil Holder has a Sense of Heritage
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Letterbox Stationery Sets
Letterbox Stationery Sets
Junior Mailbox Package Encourages Kids' Cursive Correspondence
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Raw Life-Like Accessories
Raw Life-Like Accessories
The Mackarel Fish Pencil Case Keeps Things Safe in Your Favorite Food
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Unravelled Zipper Sacks
Unravelled Zipper Sacks
The Zipit Bags are Practical and Fun to Use for School
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Crochet Coin Clutches
Crochet Coin Clutches
The Purse Pouch Collection by Anne-Claire Petit is Youthful and Fun
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Upcycled Denim School Supplies
Upcycled Denim School Supplies
Turn Old Jeans into Practical Pencil Cases with This DIY Activity
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Gamer Office Supply Holders
Gamer Office Supply Holders
The 'N64 Controller Desk Organizer' Resembles a Classic Gaming Console
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Sneaker Pencil Cases
Sneaker Pencil Cases
The Converse Pencil Case from CoolPencilCase.com Will Blow Your Socks Off
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DIY Minion Pencil Cases
DIY Minion Pencil Cases
The 'Crochet Minion Pencil Case' Resembles Villains from 'Despicable Me'
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Kitschy Date-Keeping Clutches
Kitschy Date-Keeping Clutches
The Vintage Calendar Purses are Adorably Homey
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Sparkly School Supplies
Sparkly School Supplies
These Bling Staplers are a Must-Have in Your Pencil Case
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Gangster School Supplies
Gangster School Supplies
Gun-Shaped Rulers Bring Unnecessary Violence to Classrooms
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Ferocious Stationery Carriers
Ferocious Stationery Carriers
This Shark Pencil Case by Minne Bites Devours Writing Tools
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Food-Inspired School Supplies
Food-Inspired School Supplies
The 'Pita Bread Pencil Case' Looks Absolutely Delicious
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