Category Archives: Teacher Appreciation

You’re the STAR of our ….. Gift Tag

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I made this last week for my girlfriend for father’s day. I loved it so much I wanted to have a regular one too- because dad’s are the star of our family but so are others There are many ways you can use this tag.  I have included a few here. It would be a…

Thanks A Latte – take 2

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The year is wrapping up. Only a few more days. I wanted to redo the “Thanks A Latte” gift. Since my kidlets are with new teachers and I haven’t given this gift to them yet. Starbucks cup, $5.00 gift card, filled it also with kisses and added cute stickers on the bottom of the kisses…

You’re an AWesome Dad!

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Working on my father’s day basket still. Adding some of his favorite root beer. But to keep the tradition going for all the items in his basket having something clever and corny on it. Made a tag for his drinks. I love it so much, I think I am going to make some for some…

Thanks for helping me bloom – Teacher Appreciation Week 2011

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This is the last gift my kids teachers will be getting. I followed the flower instructions from the website MADE. I loved out it came out. Chad sprayed them all. He is an even spray painter. I would have drips all over the silly thing. My best friend saved me a bunch of coke bottles….

Sweet Teacher candy bar – Teacher Appreciation 2011

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Last minute gift. I made a wrapper similar to this for my children’s school PTA. It was on a much thinner candy bar that they gave out to all the teachers and staff this week. I wanted to have one myself that would fit a Hershey bar. I could use it at the end of…

Smart Cookie – Teacher Appreciation 2011

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I found this great post for weddings– however I wanted to do another Smart Cookie for teacher appreciation week.  SEE OUR OTHER COOKIE POST. I loved how this looked like a cafe cookie. Very classy! I made the cookie recipe the wedding website suggested. I used a 1/4 cup measuring cup to make sure I…

Apple of our eye – Teacher Appreciation 2011

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Isn’t that cute? We just got done making 101 of them!! That is ALOT. We volunteered to make one for the entire staff at our children’s school for the theme “apple” for that day. I can’t wait for them to get them tomorrow. You start off with the basic rice cereal treat recipe. 10 oz…

Grass is greener – Teacher Appreciation Week 2011

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I got this idea from Eighteen 25‘s website. I loved the entire thing. So I wanted to do this for our children’s teachers and special staff for teacher appreciation week. I used mugs that came in new dishes set that I didn’t want. I am not a fan of mugs. I have my own special…

Mint to Teach – Teacher Appreciation Week 2011

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Teacher Appreciation week is HERE!!  My favorite week. Here is one of the projects my kids are giving their teachers this week. I used plastic test tubes and mint candies. I already know I am going to get questions about where I got my test tubes. HAVE NO FEAR!! I will show you where I…

Seed of Knowledge – Teacher Appreciation 2011

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I can’t believe this is my last teacher appreciation post! Where has the week gone. So many fun ideas have been shared. Make sure you go see them all. Most of them came with free printables for you. I hope you loved all the freebies as much as I enjoyed sharing my ideas and inspirations….

Breath of FRESH Air – Teacher Appreciation 2011

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This gift I made for family and friends for Christmas. However I am remaking this gift and going to give it to the teachers along with a clever tag to add to it. Air freshener Homemade of course. It is SOOO EASY TO DO. Extremely easy to do. The breathable fabric I use is burlap….

Fortunate to be my Teacher – Teacher Appreciation 2011

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I loved this idea from eighteen25. This is a very inexpensive gift as well. I got the take out box from my local craft store. The fortune cookies came from my local grocery store in the ethnic food area. I used while almond bark and sprinkles. Dipped 1 end of the fortune cookie into the…

Thanks a latte – Teacher Appreciation 2011

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I got the teachers 5.00 gift cards to the local coffee house. Then asked them also if I could have an empty cup and sleeve as they usually serve their hot drinks in for each card. They were MORE than happy to. This is one of my FAVORITE gifts I gave a few years back!!!!…

Candy is in the Mail – Teacher Appreciation 2011

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Another fun gift is Candy in the Mail- Mailbox for the teacher. These really cute mailboxes were available during Valentine’s Season at Target. 1.00 each. Adorable. I also used my Silhouette Machine to cut out names of the teachers to put on the mailboxes along with the hearts. And since Brooke signs since she is…

Extra Special Teacher – Teacher Appreciation 2011

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This is a fun one to make. You can do it with out the bag and just a nicely wrapped pack of gum or a full pack of gum 3 pack. Up to you. Let me share how I made the bags. I love making them. I get a canvas bag from my local craft…

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