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Showing posts with label teacher appreciation. Show all posts
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!
Friday, May 3, 2024

"Brownie Points" Potholder Gift Idea

Friday, May 3, 2024

"Brownie Points" Potholder Gift Idea

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"Brownie Points" Potholders are a simple and sweet gift idea for your favorite teachers!



As the end of the school year is approaching, I'm always looking for easy and fun ways to thank teachers. This year, I used my Ikonart kit to create this "Brownie Points" Potholder gift for both my daughter's teachers and my husband's coworkers. This is a great gift idea, especially if you are a little tight on money but want to do something special. I found the blank potholders at Dollar Tree, and I'm so excited with how they turned out with the custom design on the front. I'm also sharing the FREE "Brownie Points" design so that you can make some stenciled potholders for yourself and your favorite teachers!

New to making reusable stencils? Here's how to Get Started with Ikonart!
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!
Thursday, December 14, 2023

Get Started with xTool S1 Laser Machine

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Get Started with xTool S1 Laser Machine

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Get started on your next creative adventure with the xTool S1 Enclosed Diode Laser Cutter machine!


Get Started with xTool S1 Laser Machine

I've been so excited to tell you all about the newest addition to my craft room: the xTool S1 20W Laser Cutter! Before this machine, I was using the xTool M1. I have absolutely loved this machine and have made so many laser projects with it. The biggest difference between this and S1 is that the M1 is is a hybrid machine with both a laser and a cutting blade. Since I use my Cricut more often for blade cutting, I've found that the S1 has really been the best machine for me. The machine is ready to use straight out of the box, and I'm going to show you how easy it is to start creating!
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!
Monday, July 31, 2023

Mini Thank You Gift Box

Monday, July 31, 2023

Mini Thank You Gift Box

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Treat your favorite teacher to a handmade Mini Thank You Gift Box filled with surprises!


Mini Thank You Gift Box

One of my favorite parts about back to school season and Teacher Appreciation week is coming up with creative ways to thank our teachers for all of their hard work! This Mini Thank You Gift Box was so fun and easy to make using my new Sizzix Big Shot Switch Plus machine, and I love that kids can even help put it together. Teachers are going to love receiving one of these gift boxes, and I've been so excited to show you how to make one. I'd love to hear what you think!
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!
Monday, January 16, 2023

Crayon Name Sign Teacher Gift Idea

Monday, January 16, 2023

Crayon Name Sign Teacher Gift Idea

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Create a custom Crayon Name Sign for a custom teacher appreciation gift idea!!


Crayon Teacher Name Sign

I love making things for my teacher husband to display in his classroom. This colorful Crayon Name Sign is such a great gift idea for teachers and would even be adorable kids room decor. It's so easy to make using an xTool M1 laser cutter, and can be customized to fit every teacher you know. Not only am I going to walk you through the process of making the sign step-by-step, but I'm sharing the FREE cut file so that you can make one, too!

New to laser cutting? Be sure to check out getting started with xTool Laser Machine!
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.
Friday, August 5, 2022

Heishi Teacher Bracelet Set

Friday, August 5, 2022

Heishi Teacher Bracelet Set

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Surprise your favorite teacher with a set of custom Heishi Teacher Bracelets!

Heishi Bead Teacher Bracelet Sets

Teachers are always working hard to make sure that students are learning and having fun. To show our appreciation, I made a custom set of bracelets for one of our favorite teachers to wear on back to school night. The bracelets are made with Heishi beads, which are small disc-shaped beads made of polymer clay (or sometimes shells or stones). These are so fun and easy to make - even the kids can help! I can't wait to show you how to make this unique and custom gift for your favorite teachers, and hope you feel inspired to try some out for yourself.
Thursday, August 4, 2022

Resin Pencil Keychains

Thursday, August 4, 2022

Resin Pencil Keychains

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Make a custom Resin Pencil Keychain as a fun gift for teachers or students!

Resin Pencil Keychains

Looking for a fun back to school project? These Resin Pencil Keychains are a lot of fun to make, and are the perfect size to attach to a backpack or to hook to your keys! Not only is this a simple project for resin beginners, but the keychains can be easily customized for your child or to give as a gift to your favorite teachers during Teacher Appreciation or back to school night.

New to resin? Be sure to check out Resin 101: Getting Started with Resin!

Monday, May 16, 2022

Scentos Marker Gift Cake for Teachers

Monday, May 16, 2022

Scentos Marker Gift Cake for Teachers

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Make a Scentos Marker Gift Cake for your favorite teacher or artsy kid!

Scentos Marker Gift Cake for Teachers

Looking for a creative and colorful gift idea? Why not gather a bunch of Scentos supplies and arrange them into a giant "cake"?! This is a fun gift for kids who would love a collection of scented markers, pens, and other supplies. Another great option is to give it to a teacher to use in the classroom! If you want to share a Marker Gift Cake with your favorite teacher, I have made a free printable card to attach to it as a way to say "thanks" for all that they do!
Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Free "This Teacher Survived" SVG Cut File

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Free "This Teacher Survived" SVG Cut File

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Calling all teachers! Download the FREE "This Teacher Survived" cut file and wear it proudly!

"This Teacher Survived" Shirt with Free Cut File

Teaching is a tough job, especially throughout this past year! Not only teaching in the classroom using masks and sanitizer, but also teaching virtually to make sure all of our kids are still able to safely learn new things everyday! This cut file is the least I could do to say thank you to all of the teachers that have put their lives on the line to help our kids, and I think it will be so fun for teachers to wear this on a shirt throughout the summer! Keep reading to see how I made this shirt in the post and grab the cut file so you can create something for all of the teachers in your life, too!
Thursday, August 20, 2020

Free "Teachers Have Class" SVG Cut File

Thursday, August 20, 2020

Free "Teachers Have Class" SVG Cut File

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Make awesome teacher gifts including this Teachers Have Class SVG!


Teachers Have Class Shirt with Free SVG Cut File

Are you ready for another great Totally Free SVG collection?! This month's theme is all about teachers, and we've got 14 FREE cut file designs for teachers to create fun shirts, or for anyone to use to make creative teacher appreciation gifts! All of these cut files can be used to create shirts, home decor, and more using your Cricut or other vinyl cutting machine.