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Easy Homeade Gifts For Teachers
When the kids were in school, my husband and I volunteered quite a bit. After being a chaperon, PTA chair, office help and baker, we gained an appreciation for the teacher’s and their dedication. Every year the kids make their teacher something special.
One of our favorites was a Simple Crayon Vase Craft which is one of my favorte easy homemade gifts for teachers. It is kid friendly and will only set you back about $5!
I love to give back in any way I can, even if just in a small way. The kids and I love to make homemade gifts for their teachers and principal. This year, we decided to make this really cute and clever Simple Crayon Vase Craft . It is so easy to make, very affordable and the end result is super cute.
All you need to make your Simple Crayon Vase Craft is:
- A small vase (we got ours from the Dollar store)
- 48 Crayons (you may need less or more, depending on the size of your vase)
- A glue gun or glue dots
- Ribbon
Step 1: Attach a glue dot, or a small dab of the glue gun onto each crayon. Line up the crayon with the bottom of the vase. Repeat until you have covered the whole vase.
Step 2: Cut a length of ribbon to fit around the vase and tie a bow. Fold it in half and make a crease. Attach a glue dot or spot of glue from the glue gun where you made the crease. This will keep the ribbon from slipping.
Step 4: Bring your ribbon around to the front and tie a bow. You may want to put a spot of glue on the sides if they seem to slip down. Now you are ready to fill your vase with some flowers or a nice succulent and give to your favorite teacher!
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Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
April 20, 2016 at 5:43 pmWith everything that teachers do for our kids, I think it’s important that we let them know they’re appreciated. I love this cute idea!
Jennifer says
April 20, 2016 at 6:25 pmWhat a cute idea! I have a friend who’s a teacher, and from some of the stories I hear, any teacher definitely deserves something like this.
lisa says
April 20, 2016 at 6:46 pmThat is such a cute teacher appreciation craft! I’m sure my kids would love to give these to their teachers.
Shauna says
April 20, 2016 at 6:58 pmNow this is an adorable idea, I have been driving myself crazy trying to come up with something for my Baby Miss’ Kinder teacher. This is really easy, too… which is a must for me. Thanks for sharing
Jeanette says
April 20, 2016 at 7:11 pmThat is adorable! I love making something for the teacher they deserve it after an entire year of teaching kids!
Angoe says
April 20, 2016 at 7:14 pmThat is so dang adorable, and incredibly easy! What a great idea for kids to make as the gift too!
Amy Desrosiers says
April 20, 2016 at 8:18 pmI love that I can recreate this for just a few bucks! I will have to make two for my girl’s teachers end of year gifts!
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says
April 20, 2016 at 8:59 pmGreat idea for an elementary school teacher appreciation gift, you could even leave one side open and put a picture of your child there too! (I was a Special Ed Teacher many moons ago!)
Nancy @ whispered inspirations says
April 20, 2016 at 10:00 pmWhat a cute idea! Nothing like a home made gift! Any teacher would love this!
Marcie W. says
April 20, 2016 at 10:03 pmThis idea is absolutely awesome and can really be treasured for years to come. I love that it does not cost a small fortune too!
Kathy says
April 20, 2016 at 10:40 pmI love this craft idea! I bet both of my daughters teachers would love one of these for on their desk. I might actually make them for my girls teachers! I love it!
Meagan says
April 20, 2016 at 11:18 pmWhat a practical and adorable way to show teachers how we care. Love this idea and it’s so easy that my kid could help me!
Cathi C says
April 21, 2016 at 12:31 amYour Crayon Vase is absolutely adorable! I have several teacher friends that teach my grandkids that I know would love this. I also know my grandkids would try to color something with the finished product. Ha! It would make for fun art!!
Inspiring Kitchen says
April 21, 2016 at 12:39 amOh, what a cute idea. This would make a perfect appreciation gift to the twins’ teacher.
Ryan Escat says
April 21, 2016 at 6:39 amThe colors looks like a good color to use. Kids would love this.
Bonnie @wemake7 says
April 21, 2016 at 10:04 amThat is super cute. I would love to make this with my kiddos for their teachers
Elizabeth Lampman says
April 21, 2016 at 12:14 pmThis is such a creative idea. I will have to get the kids to make one for their teachers. I like all the colors and it is so cute.
Up Run For Life says
April 21, 2016 at 1:28 pmThis is a super cute craft idea. I bet your child’s teacher would enjoy it too. I haven’t given teacher appreciation gifts in a very long time.
Britni says
April 21, 2016 at 7:15 pmThis is a very cute idea for teacher appreciating day gift. It would be fun to fill it with all sorts of school supplies, or maybe a good book for summer break!
Ashley says
April 21, 2016 at 10:26 pmWhat a cute and adorable craft! I love crayons, they’re so colorful!
parpar says
April 22, 2016 at 11:50 amWhat a unique idea and I love this so colorful. your so creative
ricci says
April 22, 2016 at 12:04 pmThis is such a great gift for a teacher!! I will keep this in mind in case I ever have kids…HA!
Shaney Vijendranath (youbabyandi) says
April 23, 2016 at 4:11 amWhat an awesome idea. To be honest I wouldn’t have thought about doing that but think I should for my daughter’s teacher just to say thank you!
Tatanisha Pitts-Worthey says
April 24, 2016 at 12:05 amWhat a beautiful gift this would make! This looks very easy to make that even kids can make it by themselves.
rika says
April 24, 2016 at 1:33 amThis is a cute DIY! We love Crayola products, I think this would make a nice gift for teachers and students
Mary Beth Elderton says
November 9, 2016 at 6:12 pmThis is so cute! What a great idea that the older kids could help with.
Dotty J Boucher says
November 30, 2016 at 5:35 pmWhat an awesome idea, I love this, what I really love is the thought behind it, I know for myself, I would rather receive a homemade gift than something store bought.
Veronica Lee says
December 20, 2016 at 7:08 amWhat an adorable idea! I love that it’s easy to make that even kids can do this.
mycraftingworld says
December 23, 2016 at 6:42 amThis is a great idea. We used something like it for a gift this year. Thank you for the idea.
Patti says
March 21, 2017 at 3:00 pmThis is such a cute idea for a child to make for his/her teacher! And as a retired teacher, I can say that any teacher would love to receive this homemade gift from one of their sweet students.
mycraftingworld says
October 10, 2017 at 7:00 amWe did make this for two teachers. They loved it. We did one with crayons and one with pencils.
Dana Rodriguez says
August 17, 2018 at 10:55 amThat is the cutest idea. I think any teacher would love this!
Lynne B says
August 18, 2018 at 3:02 pmThis is a wonderful and inexpensive gift for a teacher. I love that it’s so simple to do.
Michelle Ayers says
November 6, 2021 at 5:13 pmCute!