These little flags can fit over your pencils or pens.
They can be plain or have small appliques (sewn or glued on).
Some ideas for a holiday applique might be:
pumpkin, bat, heart, flower, leaf, snowman, Santa face, 4-leaf clover, Sun-face with Rays.
You might also put a short name or Initial on it.
For Halloween or Birthday parties, they would make cute party favors.
The basic flag is very easy and can be made in about 10 minutes.