I blame Megan @undomesticdiva – I was reading her blog, and she just happened to be blogging about making teacher gifts. I thought it was a genius idea, and something I could actually do, despite my personal lack of genius in the craft department. But I liked it enough to try. So I headed out and bought all the supplies and was ready – mind you this was WEEKS ago. Fast forward to today, the day before the end of the school year, and I decided to bite the bullet and actually go ahead with it.
I’m surprised to say that I really enjoyed doing it too – weird for me, but true. I’m kind of proud of myself, and thrilled that my little dude feels the same way, and is excited about sharing it with his teacher. I took some pics of the final product and would love to hear what you think!
Seriously – I’m going to do this every year from now on. Thanks Megan.
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*APPLAUDS* Holy shit. That is fantastic.
It looks fabulous! When I first read Megan’s post about the book Thank You gift, I had tossed the idea around of doing it but never did get there. I applaud you for getting it done!
That is so clever!!! It’s too funny, I haven’t done crafty stuff in a while, but over the weekend I had the urge to… and we crafted yesterday. Just glue and sequins and pom poms, but it can be so fun to do with the kids!
I love this! I’m so stealing it for next year! I’ve been itching to be crafty lately, you just gave me more inspiration.
Well look at you, fancy pants! That’s great!
That is adorable and so thoughtful!
She is totally going to cry. I was preschool and pre-K teacher for a few years – these sorts of things ALWAYS tugged at the heartstrings
Nice job Mommy!
That is really fantastic, such a great gift idea. Teachers LOVE this stuff, much better than some of those other hideous gifts we get
This is definitely the way to go and a good way to end the misery of teachers unwrapping snow-globes all over the country!
This turned out beautiful. Look at you go crafty momma!
Great idea!!! Good job! It looks wonderful!
Thats beutiful !!!
wonderfully done… hmm… gives me some ideas for my sister’s wedding !!!
WOW!That is brilliant!!!
I’m SO proud of you!! Isn’t that such a fun gift – I mean WOW! She’s gonna love it. Great job Mom and Nicholas!
That is AWESOME Maria! The teacher will love that and cherish it forever, I’m sure! Way to go, N!
It turned out AMAZING! Seriously! I love the paper and colors use chose… very bright and colorful and cheerful.
Very cool… I’m so excited to see someone else tried it!
I do these mostly for teachers’ gifts but you can also change them up to be grandparents’ gifts too.
That’s awesome, I love it. I’m sooo not a crafty person, but my daughter LOVES crafts. I think I could swing something like that. Very cool.
Good for you! Those are wonderful! And as a former middle school teacher, I can tell you that teachers LOVE getting stuff like this. I still display handmade gifts in my office from years ago.
What a great gift! I’m sure the teacher loved it, and your son will remember making them, great for everyone.
Looks fabulous!!! I want to do this too but I have to file away the idea until Grace is in school
Well, look at you! That is sweet! In 3 years remind me to ask you how to do this, ok?
That is awesome Maria! I did them too! The teachers love that so much more than anything…hand made is perfect.
Awesome! I love it – such a fabulous, thought out gift.
love the ‘sometimes I wish I was a fish’ hahahaha
Tara
AWESOME!! I bet the teacher loved it soooo much! (my, you sure are a crafty chick!)
Fantastic job!! Handmade crafts are always the best!! If ever you want to get more into stamping..just ask!
OOOH I love it!
that is so awesome! i am not crafty at all…but i may try that next year for Chloe’s teacher!
Holy cow – this is brilliant! You made this with your son? How cool is that? I am so not crafty but this makes me want to give it a shot at least. 4 years for me to practice for now. Yay!
Amazing! Such a good idea, and you did such a good job bringing it all together! I’ve got to remember this one!!!
WOW!! I’m so impressed.
And, if I was the teacher, I’d bawl like a baby. Such a neat gift. You must photograph every single one you do like this so that your kids remember!
OMG!! That is beautiful!! I actually have tears in my eyes.. that is sooo sweet!!
WOW, that is a terrific idea! Good for you for taking the plunge! His teacher is going to love it! ~Stephanie
That is so awesome! As a teacher, that would earn a spot of honor on my desk/bookcase for years to come. What a great way to remind her that she makes a difference. Well done
Too cute! I made one of these for my sister when she graduated from high school that was mostly blank, but had some inspirational type things in it. You can see it on my blog if you are feeling like taking a peek!
This is so amazing. I must do that next year!
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