Teacher Appreciation

This is the last day of Teacher Appreciation Week.  My kids wanted to take their teachers something (since I have 3 in school - 2 are in middle school and have multiple teachers - I can only do so much).  Yes, we did 10 pair of scissors.

I saw this idea on Crap I've Made and Char has an excellent tutorial.

I purchased my scissors from Hobby Lobby and they were made a little different from the scissors that Char used.  Not a big deal, just a little more work.  Char said that she got her scissors at Dollar Tree - I went there later to look for some and I found a pretty good selection - they are easier to decorate and less expensive too.  I now have several that I am going to keep on hand for a later use (see last paragraph).

I am pleased with how they turned out.  My 2 oldest boys helped with it.  It's too big of a job for little kids.  They seemed to be proud of the scissors.

The tag says "You are a cut above the rest."  What teacher doesn't need scissors?  And since they are so different - hopefully they will be returned if borrowed (although they are so cute - they might not be).

I really like the black handled scissors with apples (my son used it for his only man teacher).

This would be a great gift for scrapbookers, crafters or anyone that uses scissors (and don't most people at some time or another?).  They have so many scrapbook papers out there that you can fit anyone's personality (just choose a small print).  I love scrapbook paper - I use it for so many things that aren't even related to scrapbooking.  (It makes good origami paper among other things.)

Teacher Appreciation Week

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. This is what I did for each of my kids' teachers (I have 2 in school)...

Being on a limited budget I can't do as much as I would like. I went to the Dollar Store and got them each 5 or 6 items in a theme (I did a picnic theme, Lee's teacher got all red items and Champ's teacher got all blue items).

They each got...
a party bucket,
a set of condiment bowls,
a set of tumblers,
a set of waterless ice cubes,
a plastic table cloth,
and a squirt bottle.
(Sorry, I forgot to take pictures.)

I wrapped each item in matching tissue paper and curling ribbon and I had 'Thank You' notes especially for teachers (Dollar Store also). I had the boys sign 5 cards each and inside each card I included a summer recipe. They boys have taken their teachers a gift each day this week (they will take one tomorrow also). At the end of the week the teachers will have 5 summer recipes, and a beginner set of picnic items.

Last year each day I sent a mug (they all matched) with something in it...
...chocolate covered spoons (homemade),
...homemade hot chocolate mix,
...flavored teas,
...flavored coffees,
and the last day they got a plate (that matched the mugs) with homemade breads, cakes on it.

At the end of the week they had a set of 4 mugs and matching plate/platter (and goodies they could eat).

I also like what Skip To My Lou did this year. You can check it out here. I might do that next year.