Peeking Rilakkuma

We've noticed one reoccurring theme on Instagram lately -- Rilakkuma peeking through our followers' planners! Take a peek at the weapons of choice, the Rilakkuma Bookmark Clip and the Rilakkuma 6-Clip Set! Whose planner is more your style? Let us know in the comments below!

@FiloCuteness' Rilakkumas, all in a row.

@FiloEyeCandi gives us a reason why these bookmarks are souseful!

@madewithlovecrafter shows off her Korilakkuma Bookkmark Clip!

Valentine's Day Giveaway from Cool Pencil Case!

Word on the street is that Cool Pencil Case is holding a huge Valentine's Day giveaway on Facebook! Care to join? Get in on the fun with by following the directions to win below!

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What's Your Polymer Clay Story?

From MyPetiteCakes to CoolRiceBunnies, we've had the privilege of working with some of the most talented polymer clay vloggers on YouTube. Some have inspired those to hone in on their own creativity with polymer clay. As the year comes to a close, we teamed up with PuddingFishCakes again -- not for another DIY eraser tutorial, but showing how you can use the Magic Spell Notebook as a scrapbook to document your best polymer clay work.

Check out the video below to see how she decorated the Magic Spell Notebook with stickers and stamps as well!

Don't leave yourself out. Let us know what's your polymer clay story! Submit your video to pr@coolpencilcase.com for a chance for your video to be shared by CoolPencilCase.com!

We Love our Cool Pencil Case Fans!

We've been getting a lot of Cool Pencil Case love from our awesome customers from all across the globe, and we wanted to share some of the great shots from Instagram! Check all of the posts out below. Send some love our way by tagging @coolpencilcase or #coolpencilcase on instagram too!

I Want My Cool Pencil Case Giveaway!

The excitement at the Cool Pencil Case office tends to run high during the back to school season. Can you blame us? We're around some of the coolest pens, pencils, erasers, pencil cases, and more all day! So we decided that we were going to spread the school supply excitement ASAP with our latest giveaway.

As you already know, our giveaways are really easy to enter. Head over to our facebook giveaway page, and enter by letting us know why you need a new pencil case. Want more chances to win? Post a photo of your current pencil case for five extra entries, and get your friends and family to vote for you for one extra entry per vote!

One new feature for this giveaway is that we're allowing you to post photos via Instagram! Just snap a shot of your pencil cases, tag @coolpencilcase and #IWantMyCoolPencilCase for your five extra entries.

The entry with the the most votes by August 4th wins! Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below. Good luck!

Kawaii Find: How to Make Rilakkuma Inarizushi!

At Cool Pencil Case, we're fans of Kawaii Kakkoii Sugoi. It's our favorite website covering everything Japan -- from new collaborations of our favorite characters to their most recent string of bento recipes. One of their most recent videos is our current favorite -- an easy recipe for Rilakkuma Inarizushi! Yes, we totally agree; the end result looks a little too cute to eat. But sometimes even the coolest kid in the class has to eat when he or she is hungry. With the simple ingredients to make this very kawaii bento, you may never look at Mom's peanut better and jelly sandwich the same way again. 

Vlogger Love

Have you checked out the latest vlogger reviews of our Create Your Own Eraser Clay? The creativity has been flowing around the web with some amazing results. Check out YouTube vloggers Hollycopter and CoolRiceBunnies, and their videos below for some inspiration!

Mother's Day Picks

Wow! Can we all agree that time has definitely passed by much too quickly? As we enter the good ol' month of May, everyone must all know that Mother's Day is just around the corner. Even CoolPencilCase.com has a thoughtful gift for mom. Yes, we know you have a cute pencil case in your shopping cart right now, but here are a few suggestions for Mom too for her special day!

Chrysanthemum Asian Pencil Roll Case

Pencil cases can be used for other things, especially with a design as sophisticated as this. Why not get this pencil roll case for mom to use as a makeup bag?

Rilakkuma Cord Holder

Whether she needs to keep her cords neat at home or on the go at the gym or work, this is the perfect little tool to keep organized in style!

Rilakkuma and Sentimental Circus Bookmark Clips

Have mom keep her coupons, bills, and more together in one place with these adorable new bookmark clips!

Catbus Pen Holder

This Catbus Pen Holder can keep her pens and electronics all together on the side of her desk! It's definitely a plus if she's a My Neighbor Totoro fan, too!

Totoro Mouse Pad

Get something as unique as Mom for Mother's Day. Every time she sees this mousepad, it will remind her of how thoughtful her son or daughter is!

Notebook Craze!

Anyone who has stepped foot into the Cool Pencil Case office already knows that our office supplies are anything but ordinary. No, regular sticky notes are not allowed. And of course, the yellow legal tablet is nothing compared to our cutout animal notebooks. Our to-do lists and reminders are suddenly much more fun to look our with pops of color and fun featured in each notebook and notepad. With a fresh new batch of new arrivals debuting this weekend, here are a couple of our favorites (new and old), that help us get our tasks done day after day!

Playful Striped Monsters Notebook ($3.85)

Looking for something simple and with just a tad bit of cuteness? Grab one of our new Playful Striped Monsters Notebook in one of our four color options!

Big Animals in the Zoo Cutout Mini Notebooks ($2.85)

If you don't write entire novels when tacking down notes, a mini notebook might be best for you. These new mini notebooks are cut in the shape of these adorable animals, including a cat, rabbit, bear, and elephant!

Kutusita Nyanko Paw Notepads ($3.25)

With eight different color options to choose from, these Kutusita Nyanko Paw Notepads are a fun way to remind classmates (and yourself) of quick to-do's and to bookmark pages in textbooks or personal planners!

Cool Pencil Case's Favorite April Fool's Day Pranks

Even today, as the Cool Pencil Case staff sit around the office, we can't help but wonder if there will be any pranks at our desks, during the next bathroom break, or in our lunch. But since we're all so nice to each other, we at Cool Pencil Case have all made truce and decided to leave all the pranking to the imagination via our holiday Pinterest board. Here are our favorite finds -- some that are even quick enough to do after school!

If you have your friends over after school, quench their thirst
with some not-so-refreshing Jell-O. 

Everybody loves a Tootsie Roll,  except when a Smartie is
rolled into its wrapper!

An irresistible caramel-covered apple? Don't let your eye sdeceive you.

Easter fun at CoolPencilCase.com!

Get those Easter egg baskets ready, because the Easter bunny is coming out in just a couple of days! Here at Cool Pencil Case, we've been in a very Spring-y mood, especially with some of our pastel-colored new arrivals. From cuddly plush pencil cases to little hatched creatures, it's definitely mix of school supplies you'd want to carry all year. Take a peek below to see the Cool Pencil Case staff picks just for this Easter craze!

Sentimental Circus Shappo Pencil Pouch ($16.85)

Chicklet Erasers $1.50 (each)

Rilakkuma and Friends Tin Pencil Cases $9.95

Rilakkuma Playing Cards (On Sale $4.85)

Polymer Clay Tutorial: UP House!

Yes, we love the Disney classics like The Lion King and Cinderella. You've got to admit -- over the past couple of years, Disney has released some amazing new school classics. One of our favorites is Up. It was a total tearjerker and kept a smile on our faces throughout the whole movie, so you can only imagine the excitement in the office when we came across this polymer clay tutorial from My Petite Cakes. Peep the video below and share with us how yours turned out!

Celebrating National Parfait Day with Our Parfait Eraser Collection

Summer has been officially over but that doesn’t mean we should stop eating our favorite cold desserts. With that said, this Sunday (the 25th) marks National Parfait Day! Don’t run over to your fridge or grocery store just yet, wait and see what we’re showcasing to celebrate this cool holiday!

 

Parfait erasers, anyone? Our Parfait Eraser Collection may look like a real parfait but don’t let the cuteness fool you. These parfaits are not edible though they sure make awesome erasers. Every eraser in this collection features: a bowl filled with strawberries, ice cream, and whipped cream to top it off. Add some creamy deliciousness to your eraser collection! These parfaits are just the thing to satisfy your pencil cases’ sweet tooth.

NEW ARRIVALS: Food Takes Over Cool Pencil Case!

Before we start this blog post off, we bid you some caution: No, none of these delicious-looking school supplies are safe for consumption. Still, that doesn't mean you can't pay homage to some of your favorite snacks while you're in the classroom. With that being said, leave your tastebuds out of it and indulge in some of Cool Pencil Case's pens, pencils, and erasers that only look good enough to eat!

Pocky Slim-Scented Pencil 5-Pack ($5.25) 

If you took a walk into Cool Pencil Case's office, you'd notice that Pocky is definitely one of our favorite snacks (next to Hello Panda, of course). We were super excited to see these Pocky pencils finally debut at CoolPencilCase.com. Besides the true-to-life colors of each of the four colors, they all smell absolutely delectable. The best part? You can enjoy each flavor (through writing) over and over since each order comes in packs of five.

Chewy Candy Eraser Packs ($4.25)

Our photographer had tons of fun shooting these new Chewy Candy Eraser Packs. This shot was her personal favorite because it pretty much invites you to grab your favorite pack from the tray. Like we said, none of these chewy candy erasers are edible, but we can only imagine the "oohs" and "aahs" once you pop out with one of those Jelly Bean erasers in class!

CoolPencilCase is Celebrating Hello Kitty’s Birthday!

Bring out the cake, balloons, and candles, we have a special event to celebrate…Hello Kitty’s birthday! Can you guess how old she’s turning? Today, Hello Kitty will be turning 38! To celebrate our favorite kitty’s birthday, we’re going to share with you some of our cutest Hello Kitty products. From pencil pouches to planners, which one of these HK items will you be seeing in your order today?

[ 1 ] When lead in your mechanical pencils is running low, refill your mechanical pencils with Hello Kitty 0.5 mm Mechanical Lead Refill. Available in Strawberry Fields or Pink Bows, these cases come filled with 20 pieces of 0.5mm lead.

[ 2 ] Organize in Hello Kitty style with Hello Kitty 4-subject Slim Organizers. Whether it's homework, notes, etc., these 4 tab separators will easily sort your papers. The slim design also allows you to put it in your backpack, binder, and more! Now, which design to choose... Hello Kitty Apple or the Hello Kitty Master Chef? Hm.

[ 3 ] We can't celebrate without our Hello Kitty Clear Pencil Pouch. Whoever said that what's in our pencil pouches should be kept a secret? Hello Kitty doesn't agree. Showcase your writing tools in this cute yet simple pencil case. Fitting up to 20 pens, what will be kept in your Hello Kitty Clear Pencil Pouch. Maybe some HK mechanical pencils?

[ 4 ] With Hello Kitty's face right on the front cover, these Hello Kitty Wallet Planners are hard to resist. Being wallet sized, these planners are able to fit anywhere, from your back pocket to your purse! Plan out your days, weeks, and months, with images of Hello Kitty on every page. These planners even come with a sleeve for your pen, how convenient!

[ 5 ] Check out the Hello Kitty 6 Color 0.7 mm Retractable Ballpoint Pen! With six different colors, you now have more color options to write with. Covered in adorable pinkness, this ballpoint pen is too cute to pass up. There's even a jewel of Hello Kitty herself right at the end of the pen.

[ 6 ] Hello Kitty Moving Clip 0.5mm Mechanical Pencils will make writing a bit more fun. With a clip of the kitty herself, Hello Kitty will be moving back and forth every time you use this mechanical pencil. Available in pink or red, no matter what color you choose, cuteness is surely included.

[ 7 ] Bring out your creativity with this Hello Kitty 24 pc. Artist Crayon Set. Packaged in a Hello Kitty carrier, you can take this crayon set with you anywhere. Show your artistic skills by blending different colors or through art projects for school. With 24 different colors, what will be your next masterpiece?

Plan Away: New 2013 Monthly Planners at Cool Pencil Case

We at the Cool Pencil Case office have something to admit: We're sticky note abusers. Close to every task is successfully completed with the help of sticky notes on our laptops, bulletin boards, and gel pen love notes on our left hands. 

So you can only imagine the looks on our faces once our new 2013 Monthly Planners came straight through the office door. From Sentimental Circus to Rilakkuma, all of the San-X cuteness we could handle is now available at Cool Pencil Case. With our cute monthly planners, all of our tasks are now written down in their appropriate days of the week! Sayonara, sticky notes!

One of our favorite monthly planners features none other than Rilakkuma. The plush cover features a sponge-like texture -- something we can resist! We don't suggest using to clean any dishes, though -- leave it in its protective cover to use all year long!

 

The plastic cover does a lot more than just protect this cute planner. Inside, you'll find an extra flap to hold your identification cards, library cards, and more. 

 

If you're a fan of Rilakkuma like the gals at Cool Pencil Case, we're sure you'll appreciate all the fun templates inside this monthly planner. With every turn of the page, you'll see that Rilakkuma and Korilakkuma are featured in their best themes. Rilakkuma Meets Honey? CHECK! Rilakkuma's Chocolate and Coffee? CHECK! Rilkakkuma in Paris? (our personal favorite) DOUBLE CHECK!

 

Another fun feature about this monthly planner (as well as the other five offered in our new arrivals section) are all of the quirky templates towards the end of the planner. Sure, there are room for scribbles and doodles in the note section -- but how often does a weekly planner include a reflexology chart maps of Japan's major subways? 


Head over to CoolPencilCase.com to see the rest of our 2013 monthly planners. Word on the street is that Sentimental Circus, Tarepanda, and Kerori also have a monthly planner dedicated to each of them!

New Arrivals: Animals Galore!

Meow! Roar! Quack! Does your favorite animal make any of these sounds? It’s animals galore on our New Arrivals page! From kittens to bears, you may be seeing more than one of your favorite wildlife on our newest pencil cases!

Ever wish you could bring your kitten to school? With our Rugby Kitten Plush Pencil Pouch, you now can! At 18 inches in length and stripes all around, this extra long pencil pouch isn’t only fun and playful but can hold up to 10-12 pens or pencils. With a soft, snuggly exterior and bright paws, these Rugby Kittens will remind you of your loyal pet waiting for you back home.

Maybe you’re the type of person that may want to showcase your favorite animal in its simplicity. No worries, Little Animal Pencil Pouches fulfills that personality type perfectly. These simple yet chic pencil pouches include an animal brooch of the following animals – polar bear, hedgehog, duck, penguin. Their bright and perky color schemes are another thing that will immediately catch your eye.

Last but not least, Beni Bear Tin Pencil Case has made his way into our newest arrivals. A bit different from our flat surface designed pencil cases, there’s a pop out of Beni bear on the lid. Additionally, you’ll see that there are two layers to this pencil case, more than enough space to hold your school essentials. The only question is, which design will you choose to see Beni Bear and his bouquet of flowers on?

Inspired: Chrysanthemum Asian Pencil Roll Case

Besides some cool pencil cases and school supplies, we know that fashion is another extension of your personality in the classroom. Since the some of the girls at CoolPencilCase.com see the connection, we decided to create a look based on our popular Chrysanthemum Asian Pencil Roll Case. We took the rich, dark hues of the maroon trim and found the perfect blouse, along with a creme lace short that complements the Chrysanthemum print. Since it's Fall, a bit of gold accessories go a long way, as well as the steel cap combat boot that's totally in trend right now. Just like a purse, you can match your favorite pencil cases according to your outfits at school! What do you think of this look we put together for school?

Giveaway at Super Cute Kawaii!

 

One of our favorite blogs is Super Cute Kawaii. Every day, we at the Cool Pencil Case check this blog for all things fun, the newest in kawaii, and even join a giveaway or two. Our Rilakkuma Deluxe Set was reviewed this past Monday, and Marceline of SCK loved it! She loved the fun ridges at one end of the ruler as well as the surprising red tint of the wooden pencil after sharpening.

 

To help spread the fun, Super Cute Kawaii is hosting a CoolPencilCase.com giveaway! One lucky winner will win a Rilakkuma Deluxe Set in the color of his or her choice! Don't worry, entering is easy -- simply leave a comment on their blog post with your answer to the following question:


"Which items at CoolPencilCase.com would make a perfect gift set?"

For extra entries:

1. Like the Cool Pencil Case Facebook page
2. Follow @coolpencilcase on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway.

Hurry! This giveaway ends on September 15th at 12 PM BST! Good luck to all!

Top 5 Reasons to Follow @coolpencilcase on Instagram

1) Be the First to Know

Our instagram fans were the first to know about Cool Pencil Case's new arrivals a couple of weekends ago. That means that know that you're barely finding out about our uber cool butterfly pencil pouches, our instagram followers are already sporting them at school.

2) Our Favorite School Supplies Might Become Yours Too.

Take for example, the Parisian Sky Butterfly Pencil Pouch. After we posted these two color options across Cool Pencil Cases's facebook, twitter, and tumblr via instagram, our the soft pink option sold out. Connection maybe?

3) Find Out New Things About CoolPencilCase.com

If only all of our packages could come gift-wrapped with a pretty bow! 

Actually, it's quite possible with our Gift Wrap my Entire Order option. For a small fee, we'll gift wrap a package for a special someone in some very kawaii gift wrap. We bet you didn't know about this before we posted the finished product on instagram!

4) Fall in Love with Our Cool Pics 

We all know that instagram has some really fun photo filters, making us look like photo pros we always wished to be. The people at the Cool Pencil Case office came across the photo app, Phoster, which turns regular ol' photos into dynamic photos using pre-made templates. Take a look at some of the fun we've been having with this app!

5) Our Office Pets are Awesome!

Whether Rommie's causing some havoc or if our dog, Cole, is picking the next big pencil case on CoolPencilCase.com, you'll see why it's never a dull moment at the office!

So what are you waiting for? Follow us on instagram at @coolpencilcase!