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This post contains affiliate links and/or images. I am so excited the kids are starting school soon. I am ready to get back to our routine. I also enjoy being a hands on mom in the classroom. I always volunteer to help wherever their teacher needs me. One thing I have learned from my years of helping out in the classroom is how many supplies are needed. Did you know teachers pay out of pocket for a large portion of their classroom necessities?
Each year, I like to make a basket for the kids’ teachers. I will fill it with things they need for their desk or the classroom. I know how messy kids can be, so I make sure to include cleaning supplies in the basket. I also make a cute craft to go in it as well. I think Mr. Powell is going to love his Mason Jar Apple Pencil Holder Teacher Gift Craft!
This year, I decided to add a few bottles of Windex®. I placed a bottle of the Windex® Original Glass Cleaner and the Windex® Vinegar Multi-Surface Cleaner. These are the two I use most at home, so I knew Mr. Powell could use them as well.
We headed to Kroger to stock up on the supplies for our basket. I was so excited to see a great promotion when you buy two bottles of Windex®. When you Buy 2 Windex® products, you also get $20 to shop at Shutterfly®! Disclaimer: Offer valid 7/15/17 – 12/1/17. Visit HERE for terms and conditions. Isn’t that fantastic?! What a great way to really capture those special back to school photo opportunities. This deal allows you to “Make Moment’s Shine” with Windex® and Shutterfly®!
What pictures would you capture with your $20 to shop at Shutterfly®? I can think of so many! I would definitely photograph their last trip to the water park and Henry’s 16th birthday party. I would also be sure to get a great shot of their first day of school in their new school clothes. With your Windex® Original Glass Cleaner, you can get rid of all those smudges and finger prints on the windows, doors and mirrors. Nothing ruins a great photo like a dirty window!
What do you use your Windex® products on at home? I use the Windex® Original Glass Cleaner on all of our glass surfaces. This includes the mirror and glass shower door in the bathroom, our front windows and the glass table on the deck. The formulation with Ammonia-D®, Windex® Original Glass Cleaner starts working on fingerprints, dirt, and other messes even before you wipe. I love how those surfaces really shine!
I also love to use the Windex® Vinegar Multi-Surface Cleaner. This Windex® cleaner is great to use as a bathroom cleaner, kitchen cleaner, tile cleaner, stainless steel cleaner, and much more. I love that the ammonia-free formula has no harsh vinegar smell. Just a fresh, clean scent.
So, for the fun addition to the kid’s teacher basket, I wanted to make a cute craft. That is why Caitlin and I decided on this adorable Mason Jar Apple Pencil Holder Teacher Gift Craft:. It was super easy to make. It only took a few hours. Most of that time was waiting for the paint to dry. If you already have Mason Jars at home, this craft will only cost you about $5. Awesome, right?!
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FPBd_Y-xS0]What you will need to make your Mason Jar Apple Pencil Holder Teacher Gift Craft:
Pint size Mason Jar
Smaller Mason Jar (optional)
Primer or white spray paint
Red spray or acrylic paint. I used a milk paint for a more antique look.
Green card stock or scrapbook paper
Twine or ribbon
Paint brush (if using acrylic or other bottled paint)
Scissors
Hole punch
Pencils, pens or markers
Candy (optional)
Chalkboard labels or clips (optional)
Chalkboard pen (optional)
Step One: Clean mason jar thoroughly with Windex® Original Glass Cleaner
Step Two: Paint your mason jar with primer or white matte paint. I recommend two coats. Allow to dry thoroughly in between coats.
Step Three: Paint your primed mason jar with your red paint. I recommend two coats. Allow to dry thoroughly in between coats.
Step Four: Cut two leaves from your green scrapbook paper.
Step Five: Write your kid’s teacher’s name on one of the leaves.
Step Six: Punch a hole at the top of your leaves.
Step Seven: Run your twine or ribbon through the holes and tie around the Mason Jar Apple Pencil Holder Teacher Gift Craft.
Step Eight: **Optional** Attach chalkboard label or clip onto the front of the Mason Jar Apple Pencil Holder Teacher Gift Craft. Using your chalkboard pen, write a fun saying!
Step Nine: Fill your finished Mason Jar Apple Pencil Holder Teacher Gift Craft with pencils, pens, markers, etc. We made a second, smaller jar to fill with candy.
Ball Pint Jar, Regular Mouth, Set of 12, (16 oz)
FolkArt Home Decor Chalk Furniture & Craft Paint in Assorted Colors (2 oz), 36303 ImperialLoew Cornell 841 20-Piece Foam Brush Set, 2-InchDixon Ticonderoga Wood-Cased #2 Pencils, 48-Count, Yellow (13922)Ben Collection 1/4Liquid Chalk Markers for Chalkboard Signs, Blackboards, Glass, Windows – By VersaChalk (Bold, 1 Marker)Fiskars 8 Inch Softgrip Scissors Straight, Stainless Steel (01-004761J)American Crafts 377876 Dark Green Vine Core’dinations 12 Pack of 12 X 12Miraclekoo 12 Mini Retangle Chalkboard Blackboard with Wooden Blackboard Clip Message Board Signs and Labels ClipsDARICE 1936-90 Hemp Cord Set, 10-Pound by 170-Feet, Assorted, Natural
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What classroom or teacher supplies do you like to donate to your child’s school? I would love to hear in the comments below!
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Dana Rodriguez says
September 15, 2017 at 11:15 amThat is such a cute idea. I think any teacher would love this!
Mary Songer says
September 15, 2017 at 1:40 pmI haven’t had a child in school for years but my nephew is a teacher and so is his new bride. I think I’ll use your ideas to make them each a basket for the new school year. Thanks for the idea.
Cynthia R says
September 15, 2017 at 2:49 pmI love mason jar craft ideas, this is really cute.
Barrie says
September 15, 2017 at 5:06 pmHow creative! What a great idea as a gift for teachers!
Christina A. says
September 15, 2017 at 8:59 pmThat really is so cute and easy–I love it! I love the items you thought to put into the basket too!
mycraftingworld says
September 16, 2017 at 6:59 amThis is so cute. I was thinking of how I could change it a little for the Sunday School Teachers. They would love something at Christmas. Thank you.
GiGi Eats says
September 16, 2017 at 9:40 amOmg I just realized that CRAFTS and such might have to be a thing in my life when/if I have kids!! Gah! GOOD THING my husband is crafty! hahaha!
Sarah L says
September 16, 2017 at 10:56 pmGreat idea for teacher’s gifts. Fun craft for the kids.
Mary Songer says
September 17, 2017 at 3:30 pmVery cute idea. I have a lot of teachers in my family and also friends. I love getting ideas for basket gifts. People seem to love theme baskets as gifts. They also are good to donate for charity raffles.
Lowanda J says
September 17, 2017 at 5:29 pmThank you so much for understanding how much educators put into school supplies. Each year, we spend hundreds of dollars out of pocket and yet we still have parents that complain. I love the mason jar gift you made. I’m not that crafty, but this is such a cute idea.
Wendy Thao says
September 17, 2017 at 11:49 pmThis is such a great and adorable idea to do . I am going to have to try this with my nieces .
Blair villanueva says
September 17, 2017 at 11:50 pmWhat an adorable diy 🙂
You are so creative and thoughful as well.
Robin rue says
September 18, 2017 at 4:24 pmThat is absolutely adorable. What teacher wouldn’t love that?
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
September 18, 2017 at 4:43 pmThat is such a super cute idea! I love to send a gift to my kids’ teachers every year. They do so much for our kids!
Bill Sweeney says
September 18, 2017 at 4:45 pmThat’s a perfect idea for a teacher’s gift. I think it’s important that we let our teachers know how much they work they do means to us.
Colleen Lanin says
September 18, 2017 at 4:49 pmThe kids and I are SO making one of these for their teachers! I think it’s the perfect way to honor the work that they do for my kids and for all of the other kids in their classes.
Sherry says
September 18, 2017 at 4:49 pmThis mason jar craft is such a great idea. I have friends that are teachers and this would be something they would greatly appreciate.
Shannon Gurnee says
September 18, 2017 at 4:54 pmThis is a super cute gift idea for the teachers! I bet the kids would have a blast making it as well.
Sarah Bailey says
September 18, 2017 at 5:01 pmThis is such a cute idea for a teachers gift, I can imagine it is well used as well by any teacher that receives it.
Tracey says
September 18, 2017 at 5:03 pmI love this idea! It’s one of those crafts that aren’t hard to do, but look like they are hard to do, if that makes sense…aka my kinda craft!
Jeanette says
September 18, 2017 at 5:18 pmOh my gosh I totally am stealing this idea! I love this! My kiddos teacher will love this too!
tara pittman says
September 18, 2017 at 5:33 pmWhat a cute pencil jar. I am sure teachers will love this gift.
Melissa Chapman says
September 18, 2017 at 5:46 pmGreat craft for kids that use so many pencils in the early grades. It is so nice of you to help out the teachers with a basket of supplies.
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
September 18, 2017 at 6:15 pmThis is a really cute idea. We homeschool, so I’m the only teacher 😉 but I’d love to have one sitting on my desk.
TColeman says
September 18, 2017 at 6:24 pmThis is such a cute and simple idea. I know so many teachers that would love to have this.
Lori Geurin says
September 18, 2017 at 6:29 pmI taught for years and it’s true that teachers often spend their own money on supplies and things for the students. This is such a cute idea that any teacher would appreciate!
Claudia Krusch says
September 18, 2017 at 6:49 pmThis is such a cute idea for my Teacher friend. I already have all the supplies I need to make one. I will have to give it a try this week.
Heather Johnson says
September 18, 2017 at 8:00 pmWhat an adorable teacher gift for fall! I totally want to make some just to display in my house!
Gingermommy says
September 18, 2017 at 8:02 pmThis is such a great gift for a teacher! Very festive and totally adorable.
Nancy at Whispered Inspirations says
September 18, 2017 at 8:03 pmWhat a great idea for your kids teachers. I love this so much. I am going to have to make this soon!
Elizabeth L says
September 18, 2017 at 8:03 pmHow cute is this? Very creative and would totally make an amazing gift for a special teacher in your childs life.
Karen Morse says
September 18, 2017 at 8:05 pmI totally appreciate gifts like this from students! It’s adorable and it’s made with love as well. I think it’s a fun craft to do and it’s really useful as well!
Nailil says
September 18, 2017 at 8:07 pmThis is a great idea. I like how you put together this gift box. Love the mason jar use too
Liz Mays says
September 18, 2017 at 8:21 pmThis is such a cute pencil holder and it’s always nice to have extra uses for mason jars. The labels are so cute!
Cassie says
September 18, 2017 at 8:31 pmThis is such a cute craft idea and the perfect gift for a teacher! My mum was a teacher and I used to love all the presents she got!
AnnMarie John says
September 18, 2017 at 8:38 pmTeachers are amazing and they deserve the best gifts! I like to give my children’s teachers gifts that they can use in the classroom as well. This looks perfect!
Pam says
September 18, 2017 at 8:48 pmThis is such a cute craft and a sweet teacher’s gift. I love usi mason jars for crafts.
Carol Cassara says
September 18, 2017 at 8:58 pmThere’s nothing like making a teacher feel special with a simple but beautiful gift like this! I love it! It’s really easy to make as well.
Mitch says
September 18, 2017 at 9:30 pmWhat a great teacher gift idea. Also, this is a very creative DIY project! And, I would make one for my son, his pencils need a holder, they are all over his desk and our table!
Felicia says
September 18, 2017 at 9:37 pmOH my goodness this is adorable. I love the idea for teachers or really for anyone!
Rachel says
September 18, 2017 at 10:31 pmThese are super cute. Just think of all the different variations that could be made.
Amy Desrosiers says
September 18, 2017 at 10:44 pmI love these apple mason jars. What a cute gift idea for back to school.
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
September 19, 2017 at 12:24 amThis is a cute idea! What a thoughtful gift for teachers! I will definitely try this!
Crystal says
September 19, 2017 at 12:41 amWhat a sweet way to say thank you to a special teacher. I have exactly one zillion mason jars at home, so this will be so easy for me to create.
Jenni says
September 19, 2017 at 2:35 amThis is such a great idea! I love DIY gifts for Teachers appreciation.
Jade says
September 19, 2017 at 3:23 amLove this blog post! Fab Idea Mason jars are just the handiest things! Thanks for such a wonderful insight!
Victoria Moore says
September 19, 2017 at 3:35 amOh my gosh, this is SO cute! Super Pinterest-y <3 <3 <3 I LOVE it!
Ra'Nesha says
September 19, 2017 at 5:23 amI love the idea the jars are very inexpensive and super simple to make. Good gift idea!
Shoshana Sue says
September 19, 2017 at 6:15 amThis is such a creative craft and I will get my children to make one for their teachers as part of the year-end gift.
ramon says
September 19, 2017 at 8:15 amI’m actually thinking they look great in the kids bedroom. Really bright and cheery, kids would love that.
brianne says
September 19, 2017 at 9:06 amWhat a great idea to give as a back to school gift. I bet my kiddies would love making it too!
Thu Nguyen says
September 19, 2017 at 11:45 amLove the way you are creative and give out new idea. That pencil holder made from jar bottle is so cute that I want to have one for myself. And maybe I will make one lol. Thanks for your sharing.
Jessica Joachim says
September 19, 2017 at 12:16 pmThese are absolutely adorable! My daughter just started Pre-K this year, and I love getting ideas of what to gift to her teachers!
Crystal Carder says
September 19, 2017 at 12:50 pmI know a ton of teachers who would love this pencil holder! It looks so easy to make too, I think my kids could definitely help.
Nicole Aguilar says
September 19, 2017 at 2:23 pmCute! I know a lot of teachers that would love these for their classes.
Miljana says
September 19, 2017 at 3:11 pmMason jars are really popular…. And I love them too. This is so cute! 🙂
Misty Nelson says
September 19, 2017 at 3:25 pmAdorable idea that would be so great for teachers or just a cute idea to corral all the pencils, pens and markers for your child’s desk at home. I love your DIY ideas, you are so creative
Dogvills says
September 19, 2017 at 4:54 pmMy kids are all grown so we are past that stage of making teacher gifts. However, one of my good friends is a pre school teacher and she could use these in her classroom. I am making some of these apple mason jar pencil holder and giving it to her to help out. Thanks for the DIY crafting idea.
Cindy Ingalls says
September 19, 2017 at 6:25 pmIt’s a shame that teachers have to spend so much of their own money to buy supplies for our kids. I love the idea of making then a gift basket filled with items they can use throughout the year.
Shannon// You, Me &DC says
September 19, 2017 at 8:21 pmWhat a cute craft! If I was a teacher I would love this!
Terri Steffes says
September 19, 2017 at 10:22 pmI’m a former teacher who would have loved this in my classroom! Super cute idea!
Sarah L says
September 19, 2017 at 10:32 pmThe colors could be changed up for different occasions.
Veronica Solomon says
September 20, 2017 at 12:33 amVery cool! I know teachers would love this! And it keeps them organized
Heather says
September 20, 2017 at 12:03 pmWhat a cute gift idea! And I had no idea that windex had a multi-surface solution! That is awesome, and I am definitely going to check it out since I just ran out of my spray!
Ana De- Jesus says
September 20, 2017 at 3:21 pmWindex look like they have a fantastic cleaning range. I love the apple design of the mason jars and they are a great way of holding pencils!
Jean says
September 20, 2017 at 5:22 pmThis is such a cute idea! As a teacher, I would love to receive this (its also a great idea to give my colleagues!).
Lynne B says
September 20, 2017 at 9:04 pm::sigh:: I wish your blog was around when my children were school-age. This would have made perfect teacher gifts!
Patrice Walker says
September 20, 2017 at 10:38 pmSuper fun and easy! Just make sure to include the pencils, because Lord knows teachers buy 1000+ each year and they all go missing lol! nice share.
Katy {ashadeofteal} says
September 20, 2017 at 10:44 pmThis is such a cute teacher gift! I also had no idea Windex had a option with Vinegar, I need to go get that ASAP!!! I’m always cleaning with vinegar.
Dhemz says
September 20, 2017 at 11:41 pmoh, my gooness! What an awesome and a neat idea. Thanks for sharing!
Heather says
September 21, 2017 at 10:02 amWhat a great teacher gift! My daughter is in third grade and I’m always looking for fun teacher gifts!
Kaity } With Kids and Coffee says
September 22, 2017 at 12:02 amSuch a cute idea!! And so smart to add some Windex to the gift. Supplies are always a wonderful thing to contribute to a classroom.
Nicole says
September 22, 2017 at 12:53 pmThis is such a great gist idea! My son is not quite old enough to be in school yet, but this is a perfect gift for any teacher! I’ll definitely be trying this out, even if it is just for a fun craft time! Thanks for sharing !
Lynnette Joselly says
September 22, 2017 at 2:22 pmthis is a cute DIY project. Maybe I can do a gold version for my home office
mycraftingworld says
September 27, 2017 at 7:36 amWe liked making this so much that the girls want to make something like this for Christmas. We are still thinking of ideas. Thank you for giving us inspiration.
Mary Songer says
September 27, 2017 at 9:03 pmI spoke to several teachers I know and they agreed with you. Windex would be a welcome gift. Kids can be messy and spills happen. Desks get dirty. I would add a roll or two of paper towels to the gift.
Sarah L says
September 29, 2017 at 10:48 pmI like doing this in the Spring with spring colors.
Kenia says
September 30, 2017 at 10:53 pmThis is a great idea and I’m going to make it for my twins teachers.
Sarah L says
October 4, 2017 at 10:50 pmWould make a fun craft for Christmas presents.
Nena Sinclair says
October 5, 2017 at 7:42 amWhat a great idea! This is a perfect craft project that I can do with my grandchildren. Thanks for sharing!
Zoey says
October 9, 2017 at 4:02 amWhat a cute craft idea! I think these would look so cute on a teacher’s desk!
ohmummymia says
October 9, 2017 at 4:49 pmwhat a lovely idea. I’m always amazed what you can do with all those mason jars
Katie Bellamy says
October 10, 2017 at 5:34 pmThis is such a cute Back to school craft!
Barrie says
October 24, 2017 at 5:44 pmThis is too cute and so sweet to give to a teacher. I love how unique it is and you know teacher’s prefer handmade to store purchased!
stella methvin says
February 15, 2018 at 9:55 amI love this. I have made ornament holders fro veggie cans to match the lightbulb ornament for teachers at Christmas. But love this for other holiday gift giving times.
mycraftingworld says
February 22, 2018 at 6:51 amWe are making more of these the kids Sunday School class for gifts for Easter. I am not real sure what we will add but it will be cute, I am sure.Thank you for an idea that keeps on giving.