{FuN} Last Minute Teacher Gift Idea!

These were some FuN key chain wristlets that my sis-in-law whipped up for our teachers this year.  She used two different styles of 1.5 size ribbon {that she bought @ Hobby Lobby} ...and a strip of Warm n Natural quilt batting to place  in between both ribbon layers. 

First she sewed both ribbons together on the outsides...then using a safety pin attached to a strip of Warm n Natural...we worked it through the sewn strips of ribbon {to give it a little more cushioning}.  Then singed the frayed edges of ribbon...then folded them over 3 times...and placed in the key chain and used a clamp to clamp the metal together. { Boy I really hope that made sense :) }

Then I found a picture of a key online...and printed it out and used as a template to have my kiddos trace on some scrapbook paper.  Then they cut out...and wrote their little thank-you notes on the back.  We made one for each their teachers and and their bus driver. 

My sis-in-law purchased her clamp key ring hardware online somewhere...but for the life of me...I can't remember the site...Uggg... but I know you can purchase some on Etsy.   Does anyone else know where to find them??

Anyways...they were a BLAST to make...and would really make a FanTasTiC gift for anyone!

Happy Crafting!

{FuN} Teacher Necklaces!

Here is a FuN...and SUPER easy necklace that i made for my kid's teachers this year.

First I printed out their teachers names on card stock. Then I put a piece of clear packing tape over the names {I'll explain in a minute :)}

Then I cut out the names...
Then I used these AWESOME {Fragments} from Tim Holtz... that i bought @ JoAnns! They were on sale...but if they are not...use your 40% off coupon. You get a TON of different sized pieces in one pack!

Check out this awesome video where Tim Holtz demonstrates how to use Fragments:
{head down and hit pause on the music list before starting :) }

Then... I used a little Diamond Glaze {you could also use Glossy Accents} to glue the names onto the Fragment. The reason why I put clear packing tape over the names...is because I didn't want the printer ink to bleed when I added the glaze.

Then...I added more Diamond Glaze over the whole Fragment...then stuck it to a piece of scrap scrapbooking paper. Then let dry...then trim paper around Fragment. I also sanded the paper edges to give it a more finished look.

Then...I drilled a hole...

And added an o-ring...and whatever cording that was left over from these.

Also...I added a little jewel to the bottom corner using E-6000 adhesive.
And there ya have it!!
So SiMpLe and CuTe!!
You could have a TON of Fun with these...and make these for ANYONE by personalizing them however you'd like!!

Happy Crafting!!

Teacher Appreciation Ideas! {CuTe}

It is CraZy to think...but the end of the school year is almost here...and if you are like me...I ALWAYS wait till the last minute to think about what I am going to do for my kids teachers. So...I decided to get on the ball this year...started searching...and came across these VeRy CuTe ideas @ Secrets of a Super Mommy ...and loved them!!

Here...Angela etched the teachers last name in the jars...and then filled with goodies...

...and here...she wrote the teachers name vertically...and had her son write words that describe his teacher next to each letter. { Sooo CuTe}
...and here...she made a FuN movie night gift! Perfect for a busy teacher!!
Aren't those great?!!
For more info on these FuN gifts... and to see other great ideas...go HERE!


Angela...thanks so much for sharing these FaBuLouS ideas!!