Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week and I’m very fond of teachers and all of their hard work! My entire family is in education and I know first hand how hard they work to teach, nurture and inspire young minds. I love Aubrey’s preschool and adore her teachers, so I want to make sure we show them just how much we appreciate them next week.
I wanted a non-edible gift for one of the days and thought a simple bouquet of flowers would be perfect.
First, I rounded up some supplies.
I bought several packages of ABC magnets a while back at the dollar spot at Target (I knew I’d find something to use them for eventually). I have tons of mason jars and decided to use those as the containers. I needed something to put in the center to hold water and the flowers so I went on a hunt to find a small narrow container. The kids got bubbles in their Easter baskets and they happened to be the perfect size, I just peeled off the label.
I placed the bubble container in the center and stuffed the magnets around it. Next, I filled the container with water and added the flowers.
Finally, I added a bow and a darling “Thank You” tag from DimplePrints. You can download their free teacher printables here.
A sweet and simple thank you to let Aubrey’s teachers know how much we appreciate all they do! With an added bonus, they can use the magnets in the classroom once the flowers are gone. 🙂
Here are some of my projects from the past, in case you need some more inspiration. Click on the link for more details.
Mariah
Owner at Giggles Galore
- National Donut Day Tags
- Farmhouse Carrot Patch Easter Mantel
- DIY Scroll Christmas Wish List Ornament
- Bunny Gift Card Holders
- Heart Pop-It Valentine with Free Printable Tags
- DIY Painted Pegboard Jewelry Organizer
- DIY Leather Luggage Tags with Cricut Knife Blade
- 20 Summer Crafts for Boys
- DIY Fiesta Invitation for Cinco de Mayo
- 30 Easter Egg Decorating Ideas
- DIY Graduation Cap Balloon Gift
- Tin for Ten – A 10th Anniversary Gift
How cute is this?! In a former life I was a teacher and this is a great gift!
That's awesome!! Such a neat idea.
Visiting from Just a Girl!
THis is adorable! Cute, easy, and inexpensive (but meaningful). I love it!
Jen
Scissors & SPatulas
Totally great idea!!!
This is so cute. I'm always looking for teacher appreciation gifts. Thanks!
followed you over from TT&J. I am a teacher and this is an adorable gift. I hope I get such great gifts!
I love this idea for teachers!!
Love all of these ideas!!
The Pretty Packages Party is going on now. I'd love for you to stop by and share your beautiful teacher gift.
http://blackberryvine.blogspot.com/2011/04/pretty-packages-party-9.html
Smiles!
Jami
As a 5th grade teacher I would absolutely LOVE to have something like this on my desk! Great idea!
LOVE LOVE LOVE the Alphabet Flowers!!!!
Kerri
I am always looking for a nice teacher appreciation gift, since I used to be a teacher I know how they could use a little appreciation! Come and link this to Workshop Wednesday. It would make a great additon to the party!
I absolutely adore this idea and shared it on my blog with a link to yours. I hope that is ok! Thank you for being so creative and sharing it all with us!
marcicoombs.blogspot.com
Love the idea! Thanks so much for linking it to “Crafts for Under Twenty-Somethings” Thursday blog party.
Just wanted to let you know that I featured you on the “bear rabbit bear” facebook page today!!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bear-Rabbit-Bear-Craft-DIY-and-Product-Review-blog/147483145329051
Thanks for linking up! Hope to see you next week!
So glad that I found you blog! I am a teacher and love your ideas! Looking forward to following you!