Whether you are Class Rep looking for ideas for Teachers' Christmas gifts, or want a last minute token present for someone, there is a place in your life for one of these Mini-Pinboard Teachers' Gifts. And the best thing about it is that even the least crafty person can handle the crafting. Mainly because you need only two things. 1. A frame. In my case these are from Poundland so they really are as cheap as you are ever going to get but … [Read more...]
Quick and Easy Thank You Teacher cards
Summer holidays are almost here and I have already shared several ideas for Teacher Gifts that you can make, so now's the time to make Thank You Teacher cards to go with them. The best thing about them is that they are quick and easy and don't require too many craft supplies. They literally take five minutes to make and I love the cute lined-paper look that they have. You just need: White card: in my case I used plain cards I bought in bulk … [Read more...]
{Teachers Gifts} How to make a Tea Bouquet
Last year the Teacher's Gifts were all about coffee. I had 14 of them to make from the funds collected as a Class Rep. This year, I don't have that pressure and so can take the time to create something a little more unusual. Which is why, when I spotted a Tea Bouquet on a recent trip to Holland, I bought one for Granny- the only tea lover on my corner of the world- and decided to replicate it for LBG's teachers. The key thing with this … [Read more...]
Gifts for teacher: Christmas Bark
Disclaimer: I am not advocating giving your child's- or even your- teacher a sound, or a lump of tree. I have read a lot about something called 'bark' which is not, so far as I am aware, a thing in the UK. Yet. Now that I have made it I think I may have to bring the whole concept to your attention. If ever there were a simple, pretty and tasty treat that is easy to make for teachers, doctors, nurses, bin men, lollipop persons, neighbours, … [Read more...]
Hamp it up: alternatives to the traditional Christmas Hamper
Hampers are a very traditional part of Christmas. As a child I clearly remember hoping that one day a basket-shaped parcel would land on our doorstep filled with treats for us to enjoy. Now that I am grown I have come to realise that it doesn't have to come in a basket to be called a Hamper. A Hamper is just an expression for a collection of gifts with one theme that you can give to your nearest and dearest in the season of giving, rather than … [Read more...]
Coffee Gift for Teachers
I posted a picture on Instagram of a Coffee Gift for Teachers at the end of the summer term which got a lot of comments and reshares. With Christmas and the end of term coming I have noticed a few chat threads relating to Teacher's Gifts so I wanted to share this with you as it is a really simple, yet thoughtful gift that anyone can put together. Best of all, it's inexpensive and would work for friends, family or as a Secret Santa- any … [Read more...]
Gifts in Jars: easy homemade gift ideas.
There are always jars in our home: we get through a lot of jam, pickle and chutney and though I make a lot of these things too, to refill them, I always have a few jars lying around without purpose. This time of year, my mind drifts towards Christmas and Gift Giving. It's nice to have a few gifts ready made 'just in case' and the humble jar is the perfect tool to have in your arsenal. Some things I often give as Gifts in a Jar are: Chocolate … [Read more...]
