Posts Tagged ‘teacher’s gifts’
Hello, it’s me. . . Do you even remember me? I am the slacker that always has every intention to blog, but everything else always gets in the way! I am “planning” on blogging once a week, but don’t hold your breathe. Haha! I hope you have all been well. I’ve been up to the same old thing, you know. . having a baby, dealing with broken bones, getting kids back to school, back in soccer, and everything else September is throwing at us! Thank you for coming back to listen to my craziness. Now to the good stuff. . . .
This post has been one year in the making, yes, ONE year! Oh, my! How sad is that? I was shopping at one of my favorite places, Trader Joes, last September. (BTW, they have these stickers this year too!) I’m always inspired by all of their creative packaging. It’s totally my style. We were checking out at the register and the kids asked for stickers. I was blown away with how cute they were. Truth be told, I’ve always loved stickers. I use to have a collection when I was younger. As I’ve aged, nothing has really changed. I still love stickers. In fact, I was so inspired by these stickers that I designed my own.
I’ve used these stickers on my children’s backpacks as bag tags (just laminate, punch, and ad a bag tag), on their notebooks, on lunch boxes, for teachers gifts, etc. I’ve also used these tags as a foundation to design teacher appreciation tags. They are super cute too! Hopefully I can blog about those too.
You keep coming back for one reason or another, right? Well, it’s because I am so kind. Haha. Are you ready to be the recipient of my generosity? It’s that time again! I am offering these tags as a FREE Download. Yes, FREE! Just for you because I love you and I feel totally guilty for neglecting you for so many months. You can print these out and write on them. If you have Photoshop or Illustrator, you can just add a new text layer and add your own text.
In the photo above, I took a glass vase from the Dollar Tree, two or three packs of pencils (also from the Dollar Tree), added a red bow, and one of these labels. Super cute. Super easy! Enjoy!!!
I am also selling the “fillable” versions in my Etsy shop. You will be able to type directly in the spaces provided.
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“Property Of” Free Rectangle Downloads:
Black Composition Notebook White Notebook Paper and Tape Cork Board Yellow Notebook Paper Old Library Label Apple Grid*****
“Property Of” Free Square Downloads:
Black Composition Notebook-Square White Lined Paper and Tape-Square Yellow Notebook Paper-Square Apple Grid-Square*****
In case you are like me and want to know what fonts were used (of course you can use your own favorite fonts too!), here is a list of the fonts I used for the name portion.
Fonts I used:
Black Composition Notebooks- Teletype Lined Paper Design-Schoolhouse Cursive B ( i can’t seem to find this one) here is a similar one Life Lessons Cork board – Rm Typerighter Old Yellow paper–Caflisch Script Old Book Label- Century (you should have this on your computer) Apple- Collegiate-Normal
Last year, I had these lofty plans to make Skyler’s Preschool Teachers personalized cards. I’m sure teacher’s are constantly writing notes to other parents, etc. I thought they would come in handy! Well, let’s just say being pregnant with Emerson put a bit of a damper on my plans. This year, I have a bit more energy and really wanted to give the teacher’s a thank you gift. Plus, I have to butter them up since they are going to have Jackson next year. Should be interesting!
I came across this cute apple on istockphoto last year and was super happy it was still there! I created these simple, yet functional cards. Here they are. . .
What do you think? Do you like it?
Wait, did you see the back? Cute, right?
Guess what? You can have them too. Here is the download for the teacher thank you card. Also, here are the printable envelope bands download too. For the note cards, paper bands, and envelopes- I had my cards printed 2 per sheet at Office Depot. You can print these at home to cut down on the cost. I printed them on cardstock. Cut them down the center along the dotted line. You can leave them as is or crop them. I took a quarter of an inch or so off one side, as well as, the top and bottom of the card. I cut them at home with my paper cutter and scored them. I printed the envelope bands at home, so that was free, right? I also had a ton of envelopes. This price will just depend on how many cards you decide to print. I also don’t think you have to include envelopes either!
So, I came across this post on one of the blogs I follow called The Sweetest Occasions. It was a guest post from PaperCrave featuring Milk + Cookies DIY Downloads. I thought they were adorable and would be perfect to add to the teacher’s gift.
I contacted Kristen from PaperCrave. She is absolutely wonderful! She made a few changes for me to her files to fit my theme. I think she is incredibly talented and I was so happy that she was so nice! Thanks Kristen!
Here are the downloads that she created! Aren’t they wonderful?? Please contact me if you have any questions on assembling them, but Kristen gives detailed instructions on each piece.
Do you think your children’s teachers will like them too? Download your milk carton favor box (it says goodies on it), here is the one that says “cookies” on it, if you would rather use that one. Here is the blank recipe cards or if you want to use the one I did with with Martha Stewart’s Cookie recipe that’s fine too! Download the customizable report card template too.
I had all the ingredients to make these cookies in my cabinet so it didn’t cost me a thing. Plus, my family got to eat all of the extras. Just a note, I could fit 4 cookies in each box. I separated the cookies with parchment paper like Kristen recommended! They fit perfectly. I think I will give each teacher a couple of boxes.
I also went to the Dollar Tree to get a few other items to add to the gift.
They matched my theme, so I had to get them! Skyler helped pick them out too. There were several different pads to choose from, so I let him decide. He was really cute and definitely had an opinion.
Here is another shot of the complete package!
Want to know where I got these items? Here’s the list. Let me know if I left anything out! Keep in mind I split these between two baskets. The cost of each was $9 and I didn’t even use a 40% off coupon at Michael’s and the baskets were regular price. Basket-Michael’s Craft Store, Red Note Pad- Dollar Tree, Apple Note Pad-Dollar Tree, Pencils-Dollar Tree, Old Fashion Candy-Dollar Tree, 100 Grand Mini Candy Bars-Dollar Tree (I have a confession on this one. They just looked so good that I had to open them. I ended up eating more than I had to give. Oops), Shredded paper in bottom of basket-Dollar Tree.
Please contact me if you have any questions. I am happy to share anything with you! Also, if you already gave your teachers’ gifts this year, save this idea for next year.