I can not even begin to tell you the number of electric pencil sharpeners I've burned through. For years, I swore by a particular brand of industrial sharpener because it outlasted the rest, but even that one eventually burned out. I just accepted it as a way of life until I started reading about this miraculous pencil sharpener all over blogland from Classroom Friendly Supplies.
With its glowing reviews from people I really trusted and a price tag of about half of what I was used to paying for my usual electric sharpener, I didn't hesitate to order one. {If you're a blogger, check their site for a great blogger review program.} I will admit, I had to watch the video on the website more than once to get the gist of how to use it, but the kids definitely caught on faster than me! Just as the website promises, the sharpener is quieter than any other I've ever used, either electric or manual, but what I was not expecting was the amazingly long and sharp point!
You can see that I wrote "front" on mine (which is a little worn off from use). This was before I found a good place to secure it down using the enclosed clamp. A little tip - I added a strip of heavy duty velcro under between the pencil sharpener and the table before securing the clamp which has really improved the grip.
I fell so in love with the sharpener, that I've ordered 4 more to give as gifts and have at home. I was hesitant to turn this sharpener over to the kids because, well...I love it! And we know what happens to pencil sharpeners in the grasp of curious 7 year olds. But I have to say, I taught two kids how to use it and they were in charge of teaching the others how to use it. They were super protective of it. I should have taped them giving their little how-to-sharpen workshops because they were adorable!
I have two in my room. One for the kids and one for me. I have one at home and sent one to my husbands school which as resulted in the same kind of sharpener envy that people didn't even know was possible!
I love this little guy so much, I'm buying another one to give away! But this time, one of my lovely blog readers will have the chance to give him a home. That's some love right there. Enter using the Rafflecopter widget below. The entries are pretty simple. Follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and/or the blog depending on how many times you would like to enter. If you already follow me in all of those places, yay! You can just click the boxes. If not, you can either follow the link from the widget or use the links on the right to lead you to my Facebook and Pinterest accounts and to follow via email or Bloglovin. Good Luck & Happy Sharpening!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
With its glowing reviews from people I really trusted and a price tag of about half of what I was used to paying for my usual electric sharpener, I didn't hesitate to order one. {If you're a blogger, check their site for a great blogger review program.} I will admit, I had to watch the video on the website more than once to get the gist of how to use it, but the kids definitely caught on faster than me! Just as the website promises, the sharpener is quieter than any other I've ever used, either electric or manual, but what I was not expecting was the amazingly long and sharp point!
You can see that I wrote "front" on mine (which is a little worn off from use). This was before I found a good place to secure it down using the enclosed clamp. A little tip - I added a strip of heavy duty velcro under between the pencil sharpener and the table before securing the clamp which has really improved the grip.
I fell so in love with the sharpener, that I've ordered 4 more to give as gifts and have at home. I was hesitant to turn this sharpener over to the kids because, well...I love it! And we know what happens to pencil sharpeners in the grasp of curious 7 year olds. But I have to say, I taught two kids how to use it and they were in charge of teaching the others how to use it. They were super protective of it. I should have taped them giving their little how-to-sharpen workshops because they were adorable!
I have two in my room. One for the kids and one for me. I have one at home and sent one to my husbands school which as resulted in the same kind of sharpener envy that people didn't even know was possible!
I love this little guy so much, I'm buying another one to give away! But this time, one of my lovely blog readers will have the chance to give him a home. That's some love right there. Enter using the Rafflecopter widget below. The entries are pretty simple. Follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and/or the blog depending on how many times you would like to enter. If you already follow me in all of those places, yay! You can just click the boxes. If not, you can either follow the link from the widget or use the links on the right to lead you to my Facebook and Pinterest accounts and to follow via email or Bloglovin. Good Luck & Happy Sharpening!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Want and this one in picture is my favorite color
ReplyDeleteI've been very intrigued by this sharpener but have yet to try it out!
ReplyDeleteI've been very intrigued by this sharpener but have yet to try it out!
ReplyDeleteThis is the BEST pencil sharpener!
ReplyDeleteGreat review, I am wanting or maybe needing one of these. I shared your giveaway on my blog.
ReplyDeleteKristi
disneymum.wordpress.com
Thank you for having this give-away! I've heard all the reviews and am intrigued.
ReplyDeleteLisa L.
TGIF- Third Grade Is Fun
I just bought one at the beginning of the summer, but after your review I think I need 1 (or 2 or 3) more! I love how well they sharpen! And thanks for the tip about the velcro, I will do that when I get back into my room to set it up.
ReplyDeleteI have had the same (lack of) luck with electric sharpeners. My firsties are hard on them lol! This one looks great!
ReplyDeleteLindsey
These are great!!!! Well worth the money and I didn't have one. single. problem. And today, while I was in the library (maybe snooping to see what was in boxes...or checking out some books, whichever...) I found a box of 20+ of these! My principal bought all of us one! Thanks for the velcro idea!
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What a great give-away! This pencil sharpener has been on my wishlist for about a year.
ReplyDeleteRita
Awesome give-away! I bought one last summer and somehow one of my kids broke it this year. I did my best fix, but it's just not the same.
ReplyDeleteI really hope I win! I've been dying to try one of these babies but don't have enough blog followers to participate in the review program...
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Mrs. Jones Teaches :o)
I just received this pencil sharpener as an end-of-year gift from one of my students. It is the best!!!! I can't decide if I should bring it to school or keep it at home so I can sharpen my pencils? Thanks for the photos. I could not figure out how to secure it to a desk. That helped a lot.
ReplyDeleteI have had my eye on this sharpener for a while now! I would love to win it!
ReplyDeleteLindsay
Live Laugh & Learn in Second Grade
Wow, would love to win it. Have a broken down sharpener in my room; have to send students across the hall to sharpen their pencils. What a wonderful addition this sharpener would be!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win. My sharpener is always broken!
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