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Showing posts with label back to school. Show all posts
Showing posts with label back to school. Show all posts
Friday, July 18, 2025

Free "Game Over: Back to School" SVG Cut File

Friday, July 18, 2025

Free "Game Over: Back to School" SVG Cut File

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Get the kids excited to go back to school by making something together using this FREE "Game Over: Back to School" SVG Cut File!


Free "Game Over: Back to School" SVG Cut File

Summer is already coming to an end, which means it's time to get ready to head back to school! Kids aren't always excited about the fun and games of summer ending, so I designed this FREE "Game Over: Back to SchoolSVG cut file that can be put on almost anything! For more back to school inspiration, I've got a list of 25 more FREE SVG cut files listed at the end of the post so that you can create all kinds of shirts, mugs, hats, tote bags, and more. I can't wait to see what you create using this design and your Cricut machine!
Friday, April 18, 2025

Free "Weird Teacher" SVG Cut File

Friday, April 18, 2025

Free "Weird Teacher" SVG Cut File

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Weird teachers are the best teachers! Make something creative with this FREE "Weird Teacher" SVG Cut File!


Free "Weird Teachers" SVG Cut File

Some of my favorite teachers from when I was in school were the "weird" ones. You know, the ones who just did things differently and made the classroom a fun environment to be in. For all of those weird teachers and the ones who love them, I'm sharing this FREE "Weird TeacherSVG cut file for you to create shirts, tote bags, and so much more. There are even 24 more FREE creative teacher SVG cut files listed at the end of the post so that you can create even more projects. I can't wait to see what you create using this design and your Cricut machine!
Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Personalized Composition Notebook Gift Box

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Personalized Composition Notebook Gift Box

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Create a Personalized Composition Notebook Gift Box filled with goodies to thank your favorite teacher!


Custom Composition Notebook Gift Box

Teachers don't get enough appreciation, and one of my favorite ways to thank them is with something specially made just for them. When I was thinking of what to gift our favorite teachers this year, I had a cool idea but just couldn't find what I was looking for. In true Artsy-Fartsy Mama fashion, I decided to make it myself!

To bring this project to life, I combined wood cut with my xTool S1 laser cutting machine and custom stencils created my Ikonart kit to add the design. This Personalized Composition Notebook Gift Box turned out even better than I imagined, and we can't wait to pack these boxes full of surprises to thank our favorite teachers!
Friday, September 6, 2024

Personalized Teacher Sticky Note Holder

Friday, September 6, 2024

Personalized Teacher Sticky Note Holder

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Help your favorite teachers stay organized with a Personalized Teacher Sticky Note Holder!


Personalized Teacher Sticky Note Holder

No matter how hard they try, teachers often misplace sticky notes and other small office supplies right when they need them. Not only is this Personalized Teacher Sticky Note Holder adorably eye-catching, but it's a great way to keep a pad of sticky notes, a pen or pencil, and paper clips all in one convenient place! Made of wood and painted to look like a sheet of paper, this holder is easy to make using the xTool S1 laser cutting machine. It's a lot of fun to to assemble, and will definitely make a great gift idea for your favorite teachers!

New to laser cutting? Be sure to check out how to get started with the xTool S1 Laser Machine!
Monday, August 19, 2024

Pencil Arch Earrings

Monday, August 19, 2024

Pencil Arch Earrings

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Every teacher will love wearing a pair of these Pencil Arch Earrings to school!


Pencil Arch Earrings

Pencils are one of the most important supplies to have in the classroom, and are a classic icon for teaching. Teachers everywhere are always looking for fun ways to dress up, and I think that these Pencil Arch Earrings are the perfect accessory for the first day of school! Made of wood and painted with vibrant colors, these earrings are easy to make using the xTool S1 laser cutting machine. Handmade jewelry is a lot of fun to to assemble, and always makes a great gift idea! Hopefully this tutorial will inspire you to give handmade jewelry a try and to treat your favorite teachers with something special.

New to laser cutting? Be sure to check out how to get started with the xTool S1 Laser Machine!
Friday, August 9, 2024

Resin Crayon Pencil Cup

Friday, August 9, 2024

Resin Crayon Pencil Cup

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This handmade teacher Resin Crayon Pencil Cup looks great on a desk and is the perfect gift for teachers!


Resin Crayon Pencil Cup

The kids will be heading back to school soon, and you may be looking for ways to organize supplies or want something unique to gift to the new teacher. Made with just resin and REAL crayons, this vibrant Crayon Pencil Cup is a great project for resin beginners, and makes such a statement when placed on display on a desk. You can fill the cup with your favorite school supplies, like pencils, pens, colored pencils, crayons, or even use it as a vase. It's also fun to fill with all kinds of treats and other surprises before gifting to a teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week or back to school night!
Thursday, July 18, 2024

Free Printable Back to School Coloring Bookmarks

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Free Printable Back to School Coloring Bookmarks

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Start the school year off right and encourage more reading with these Free Printable Back to School Coloring Bookmarks!


Free Printable Back to School Coloring Bookmarks

The start of a new school year can bring up a lot of big feelings. These Free Printable Back to School Coloring Bookmarks are a fun way start the first day and to create excitement for learning. There are six different designs that are all ready to be colored in. Once finished, these bookmarks will be a great way to encourage kids to keep reading, which is such an important skill.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Free Printable Back to School Activity Pack

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Free Printable Back to School Activity Pack

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Keep the kids entertained AND learning with this fun and FREE Printable Back to School Activity Pack!


FREE Printable Back to School Activity Pack

Looking for something to get the kids excited about starting a new school year? This FREE printable Back to School activity pack comes with 6 fun-filled coloring pages, activity worksheets, and puzzles for kids of all ages! Not only is the activity pack an entertaining activity, but it's also educational - which is always a bonus when finding ways to keep kids busy. 

The pack is a great activity in the classroom, for kids at home, and at homeschool parties or playdates. I had a lot of fun putting this pack of worksheets together, and hope that you have a blast using them. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your colored pencilsmarkers, or crayons and let's get started!
Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Free "Bruh We Out/Back" School Teacher SVG Cut File

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Free "Bruh We Out/Back" School Teacher SVG Cut File

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Start and end the school year in style with this set of FREE "Bruh We Out/Back" School Teacher SVG Cut Files!


Free "Bruh We Out/Back" School SVG Cut File

It always fun for me to create fun shirts for my husband to wear on both the first and last day of school. Lately, all of the kids have been calling everyone around them "bruh", so why not let the teachers in on the fun and incorporate it into a design for them to wear to welcome the students back? This FREE design file comes with both back to school and last day of school SVG cut files to create all kinds of projects using your Cricut (or vinyl cutting machine) like shirts, mugs, signs, totes, and so much more!
Monday, April 29, 2024

Teacher Appreciation Resin Apple Jar

Monday, April 29, 2024

Teacher Appreciation Resin Apple Jar

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Thank your favorite teacher with a handmade Resin Apple Jar filled with goodies for Teacher Appreciation Week!


Teacher Appreciation Resin Apple Jar

Do you know why teaching is symbolized with an apple? As early as the 16th century, teachers were gifted with apples as a token of appreciation, but they were also given as payment. Nowadays, giving your teacher an apple may not be as exciting as it used to be, but this Resin Apple Jar is a great substitution. Made with resin and sparkling glitter, this apple jar can be filled with anything you'd like to give along with the jar (think small treats, paper clips, and other small objects) for your favorite teacher. When closed, the jar can be put on display on the teacher's desk as a reminder of how appreciated they are!
Friday, August 11, 2023

Painted Teacher Appreciation Clipboard

Friday, August 11, 2023

Painted Teacher Appreciation Clipboard

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Make the classroom a little more colorful with a custom painted clipboard for your favorite teacher!


Teacher Appreciation Painted Clipboard

It's back to school season, and I love sharing fun and simple gift ideas that you can make for your favorite teachers! Not only is this clipboard a budget-friendly teacher appreciation gift idea (I found mine at the dollar store!), but it's a lot of fun to make using Kwik Stix Tempera Paints and can easily be done by kids or parents. It would also be sweet to pair this creative gift with a hand-written letter from your child to thank their teacher.
Friday, August 4, 2023

Apple Resin Shaker Keychain

Friday, August 4, 2023

Apple Resin Shaker Keychain

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Treat your favorite teacher to a custom Apple Resin Shaker Keychain!


Resin Apple Shaker Keychain

Creating with resin is one of my favorite hobbies, and I especially love making all kinds of shaker keychains! If you aren't familiar with shakers, they are a charms made of resin that are filled with small beads and shaped sequins that move around inside when "shaken". This Resin Apple Shaker Keychain was made with UV resin, which is a new medium for me. I had a lot of fun learning throughout the process and absolutely love the result. This is a great beginner project, and a fantastic gift idea for teachers to receive at back to school night or during Teacher Appreciation week!
Thursday, August 3, 2023

Free Printable Back to School Color by Number Worksheets

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Free Printable Back to School Color by Number Worksheets

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These Free Printable Back to School Color by Number Worksheets are a fun way to practice number fluency!


Free Printable Back to School Color by Number Worksheets

I can't believe it's already time to head back to school! Math has a reputation for not being the most fun subject for everyone, so I've put together this set of Color by Number Worksheets. This FREE printable set is not only great for practicing number fluency, but it's a whole lot of fun for kids of all ages! The printable is a wonderful activity for parties, use in homeschool/classroom settings, or as a creative way to pass the time. All you need are some colored pencilsmarkers, or crayons!
Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Teacher Appreciation Pencil Gift Card Holder

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Teacher Appreciation Pencil Gift Card Holder

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Thank your favorite teacher with a wooden Pencil Gift Card Holder!


Teacher Appreciation Pencil Gift Card Holder

It's almost time to head back to school, and you might be wondering how to show your new teacher some appreciation. Gift cards might seem like an impersonal gift, but I've asked around and gift cards are actually something they really want! To make the gift even more special, you can package the gift card in a custom wooden Pencil Gift Card Holder! This project is easy to make using the xTool M1, and I'm sharing the FREE laser cut file so that you can make a custom wooden gift card holder for your favorite teachers!

New to laser cutting? Be sure to check out how to get started with the xTool Laser Machine!
Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Free Printable Back to School Activity Page

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Free Printable Back to School Activity Page

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Kids will love this Free Printable Back to School Activity Page filled with puzzles and coloring activities!!


Free Printable Back to School Activity Page

This FREE printable Back to School Activity Page will be great way to keep little hands (and brains) busy and excited about starting the first day of school! Both kids and adults alike will enjoy solving the school-themed brainteasers and coloring! The printable is a fun activity for homeschool/classroom settings, parties, or as a creative way to pass the time on a rainy afternoon.
Thursday, July 20, 2023

Free "Nacho Average Student" SVG Cut File

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Free "Nacho Average Student" SVG Cut File

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Head back to school in style with this FREE "Nacho Average Student" SVG Cut File!


Free "Nacho Average Student" SVG Cut File

Back to school season is just around the corner, and we've put a collection of FREE cut files together to help you get ready for it. My contribution is this punny "Nacho Average Student" SVG Cut File that is fun for kids of all ages! There are so many things you can create with these school-themed cut files using your Cricut (or cutting machine), like shirts, school supplies, mugs, signs, and so much more! I can't wait to see what you create!
Monday, July 10, 2023

DIY Glitter Pens

Monday, July 10, 2023

DIY Glitter Pens

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Create a sparkling new set of Glitter Pens for the office or back to school!


DIY Glitter Pens

If there's just one thing to know about me, it's that I absolutely LOVE glitter! I'm often covered in it (unintentionally), and use it on just about any crafts that I can get away with. Needless to say, when I saw Color Made Happy's glitter pens, I just HAD to give it a try! I am so happy I did, because these are my favorite new accessory to use in the office, and will make my daughter her own set for back to school! They are SO easy to make, and there are so many ways to customize these pens to fit your style.
Monday, July 3, 2023

No-Sew Felt Taco Pouch

Monday, July 3, 2023

No-Sew Felt Taco Pouch

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Store your favorite school supplies in a handmade No-Sew Felt Taco Pouch!


No-Sew Felt Taco Pouch

There are so many creative things you can make using felt, and it's always a lot of fun! Using my latest pattern, kids of all ages can make their very own Felt Taco Pouch! While this is a simple no-sew project, it can also be assembled using embroidery floss if you'd like. This adorable pouch is a fantastic pen or pencil pouch to take to school, or to keep your money safe when used as a wallet.
Saturday, August 6, 2022

Wood Rainbow Display Sign

Saturday, August 6, 2022

Wood Rainbow Display Sign

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This Wood Rainbow Display Sign is a vibrant piece of decor to hold your favorite cards, photos, and more!

Wood Rainbow Display Sign

Rainbow decor is all the rage right now, and I am so excited to share this colorful creation with you. As soon as I spotted this large, unfinished wood rainbow at Target, I knew it belonged in a classroom! Teachers always love receiving handmade decor, but we decided to take this a step further and added a little bit of storage so that they can put their favorite little items on display. I love how vibrant the Kwik Stix paints are on this project, and can't wait to show you how fun and easy they are to use!!

100+ Creative Back to School Crafts

100+ Creative Back to School Crafts

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Get ready to head back to school with 100+ Creative Back to School Craft ideas!

100+ Creative Back to School Crafts

From new clothes to teacher gifts, there are so many creative handmade projects you can make for heading back to school! To help get you inspired, I've compiled a fantastic list of OVER 100 creative school-themed craft ideas including DIY school supplies, cut files, printables (including First Day signs), teacher gift ideas, and so much more! There is definitely something for everyone in this list, and I'd love to hear what your favorite ones are.