DIY Teacher Gifts

If you are Super Organized Mom, then you probably will have no need for this post THIS year. I'm guessing that a few of you are more like me and have procrastinated on putting together Holiday Gifts for the teachers. Come on, admit it.. it's okay, you're in good company!

Here are some ideas to spark your creativity beyond the usual candle or coffee mug...

snow globe gift card holder via thecreativemama

chalkboard platter via flyawayhome

homemade vanilla extract via bethanyactually

oreo truffles (+printable!) via thetomkatstudio&

 check out these chocolate chip cookie dough truffles!

diy coasters via hostessblog

diy bird nest necklace via sarahortega

button ornament via leslieashe

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check out our DIY Ornament post too! 

personalized soap dispenser via designmom

giftcard card via skiptomylou

cinnamon bun popcorn via outbestbites

try these flavors too:  pb cup, fruity candy

painted porcelain via showtellshare

vanilla bean sugar scrub via goodlifeeats

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try these too:  peppermint sugar scrub, lemon salt scrub

What are your teacher gift plans this year?

Teacher Gifts (part 2)

I'm sure you're already all done whipping up your oodles of teacher gifts, right?! Well, just in case, I'm here with addition 2 of teacher gift ideas. I'm still debating on what I'm doing for the kiddos various teachers, but I'm hoping to nail it down this week, so I'm not too stressed out at the end of the month.

I am really loving this idea from house on hill road. she created these sweet cozies and put gift cards inside the coffee cups! The papers sticking out are notes to the teacher from her kiddo! CUTE!

Bake at 350 has this cool idea using edible markers on homemade iced cookies! How cute would your child's art look on a stack of these?!

Stamped metal jewelry is really hot right now... the clean look of this one by Hannah Design is so lovely, isn't it?

Colored pencils just make me happy, I'm not sure if the kids' teachers would feel equally excited, but if a bouquet of these found their way to MY desk, I'd be a happy girl! No Fuss Fabulous explains how to make the bouquet.

What about a plaque? This one by natural alphabet, spells out teach in photos! You could also whip up your own DIY version by going on a little letter hunt with your camera! Or what about having your kids make the shapes of the letters using their bodies and then taking a pic!

Here's another gift that you could easily DIY as well. You can find these metal water bottles at lots of stores these days, then you'd just need to find paint that would adhere well and withstand washings. Or better yet, just visit jjspaintworks and let her whip one up for you!

This one isn't exactly a teacher gift, but you could use the same process of these painted plates to customize one for your teachers. Gourmet Mom on-the-go used these porcelain markers to create hers.

Now don't forget that pretty much EVERYONE loves food gifts! There are countless things you could bake up and dress up for gifts. Here are just some ideas to get your started....

How about Mini Apple Surprise Pies.....

Or these Apple Brownies...... oh that Gourmet Mom knows what she's talkin' about, huh?!

Here's another cool resource that gives you loads of recipes and ideas for gifts in jars *CLICK*

I hope these have helped spark some ideas for you! Regardless of what you end up giving your teachers, just be sure to let them know how much you appreciate all they do for your kiddos... I know ours have gone above and beyond this year!

xo

Lauren

Teacher Gifts (part 1)

The end of the school year is quickly approaching for many of our kiddos. If you're like me, you're beginning to panic about finding or creating the perfect gifts for the teachers.

Let's see if we can round up some cute and crafty ideas that will knock their socks off!

How sweet are these monograms by Wild Wyoming Girl?! I love the added little details she's added here. You can find a tutorial complete with photos over on here blog.

OH MY DOODLEY GOODNESS! Wouldn't this make such a sweet group gift!? Visit aedrieloriginals to check out her beautiful work!

OMG a PENCIL vase!!! I about fell over from adorable shock when i saw this over at the 2 Clever Blog! She says, "It's just a bunch of #2 pencils around a Crystal Light canister thingy {you could use a OJ can too}. We used 3 white rubberbands to hold them in place and a piece of cardboard taped on the bottom to hold them up. You could glue them on but I like the idea of the teacher being able to use the pencils for her class when the flowers fade away."

 

You just CAN'T go wrong with food gifts can you?! Not only do these look delish, but beautiful to boot! Check out inchmark's post on this for more on this beauty!

And did i mention you can NEVER go wrong with food?!?!?! *droooool* If someone EVER brought me a plate of these puppies..... well, let's just say, it wouldn't be pretty! ;) Hop over to Cookies and Cups for instructions and to do some more oooh and aaaah'ing.

Well that wraps up installment #1 on Teacher Gifts, I'll be back with more ideas soon! And if you have a brilliant idea that you've found, please let us know!

ox
Lauren