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Back to School Teacher Gift

Surprise your new teacher with this easy Back to School Teacher Gift!

Back to School Teacher Gift from Krafts and Kiddos

Hello Juggling Act Mama readers, Happy Monday! I am Heather from Krafts and Kiddos. I am beyond thrilled to be here sharing my first post as a contributor here at Juggling Act Mama. I enjoy getting crafty with the kiddos and sharing fun activities for the family. Today, I am excited to share with you a back to school teacher gift that we made for the upcoming school year. Can you believe it’s time for school already? 

By using some simple and inexpensive items, you can create a heartfelt back to school teacher gift. This back to school gift is simple to create and it doesn’t break the bank either, which is great for busy parents. You can put this together in under an hour, using items you may already have at home. Even better, I’ve also created a back to school printable just for you. A perfect addition for any teacher gift.  
  
Teachers can use these pencil vases in so many different ways, storing rulers, pencils and pens, or for flowers. This teacher gift is so adorable  and it’s simple to create.
 
Are you ready to create a super cute and unique gift for your child’s teacher? Then let’s get started.

Back to School Teacher Gift

You’ll need:
Back to School Teacher Gift from Krafts and Kiddos
1. A 16 oz canister. An old oatmeal container works, or even a coffee canister that is 16 oz size. We used an old oatmeal canister.
2. At least 4 dozen wooden pencils. You may not use them all, but better to have a few extra. Back to school sales are all over the place right now, perfect spot to pick some up pencils for a good price.
3. A few pieces of raffia.
4. A hole punch
5. Our free back to school printable. You can download here
6. Hot glue gun
7. Scissors
8. Flowers (optional). You could even fill your canister with pens, or rulers. Anything your teacher might enjoy. 
Steps
Back to School Teacher Gift from Krafts and Kiddos
1. Peel your 16z. canister, clean it out, and dry.
2. Add a line of glue from top to bottom, then glue the pencils one by one, onto the canister. Making sure to cover the whole canister with pencils.
Back to School Teacher Gift from Krafts and Kiddos
3. Measure your raffia, then cut the piece you need that is going to be wrapped around the canister a few times. Next just wrap your raffia around the canister at least 3 – 4 times.
Back to School Teacher Gift from Krafts and Kiddos
4. Now you can grab your free printable, and cut out one apple shape for your gift. 
You can download and save your printable here
Back to School Teacher Gift from Krafts and Kiddos
5. Stamp a hole at the top of the apple, using a hole punch. 
Back to School Teacher Gift from Krafts and Kiddos
6. Now you can attach the apple printable to the raffia by pulling it through the hole you just punched, and tying a knot to hold it into place. If the raffia looks too long, you can just trim it down to size. 
Back to School Teacher Gift from Krafts and Kiddos
Back to School Teacher Gift…Completed
This is a simple, yet unique gift to create for any teacher, guaranteed to put a smile on their faces. We can’t wait to bring ours to our favorite teachers in just a few weeks. 
Back to School Teacher Gift from Krafts and Kiddos
Back to School Teacher Gift from Krafts and Kiddos
Do you want more back to school inspiration? I love sharing printables with you, so stop by and download this free back to school printable.
You can check them out here.
Back to School Printable from Krafts and Kiddos
I hope you enjoyed learning how to create a unique gift for your child’s teacher. Who wouldn’t enjoy a nice heartfelt gift, especially from a student at the beginning of the school year.
I’m really looking forward to stopping by next month to share more crafts and activities for the kids. Thanks for having me today. Enjoy your week!
Krafts and Kiddos
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  1. Maureen says

    This is a fabulous idea for back to school or an “ANYTIME” gift. Almost too cute to give away!!! Thanks for sharing and blog on!!!!

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    • Heather Acampora says

      Thanks Maureen, it’s a fun back to school gift. You’re right… this could be given out anytime throughout the year, any teacher would love! We can’t wait to give ours out next week.

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  2. Heidi says

    Love this idea, Heather! My favorite part is that pencils are something you’d be giving to the class anyway. Why not make it fun? Pinned.

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  5. Cathy @ Our Mini Family says

    Woohoo!! So glad you linked this up the best from your blog this week at our Bewitchin Projects block party! Be sure to come back again on Sunday starting at 6am EST over at OurMiniFamily.com to link up your projects again–the linky party runs from Sunday to Thursday each week :D



    ~Cathy Mini~

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    • Heather says

      Hi Adrian! Thanks for stopping by I’m glad you like our easy to make + inexpensive teacher gift. Adds a lot of color to any teachers desk for the whole school year.

      Reply

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