Inexpensive Thank You Gift

Sometimes just saying thank you isn't enough.  You want to show someone your love and gratitude with a gift.  A gift doesn't have to be pricey or extravagant it just has to show that you care.  Make these simple thank you mega tags with a seed packet attached.  It is a unique style gift and best of all every time the flowers bloom you will be thought of!  Visit my tutorial at Crafts Unleashed where I am a senior designer.

This craft is also perfect for an end of the year gift for a teacher or teacher's helper!

Duct Tape Cuff

Duct tape is a hot new crafting item!  It comes in a variety of colors and is really fun to work with.

Recently my good friend Sandy Sandler emailed me a link to Westcott's facebook page because she knows I love cuffs and thought I would be interested in the event/promotion they were having.  Westcott Scissors hosted at project table at Chicago Craft Social with designer Marisa Pawelko.  Marisa made some really creative duct tape cuffs using Westcott Titanium Bonded NonStick Scissors.

After checking out Wescott's facebook page I was inspired to make my own duct tape cuff.

First, I folded a long piece of duct tape in half so that it had no sticky sides, then I cut the duct tape at the ends to fit my wrist.

Next using my Cuttlebug I punched little flower shapes in the cuff.  Simple scrapbooking punches will work just, as well.

Lastly using my snap fastener I add two little snaps on each end.  Marisa Pawelko used velcro to finish her cuffs and it worked just fine if you prefer not to use snaps.  I just love the look of snaps!

Presto, easy fast made cuff!   Perfect inexpensive gift for birthday parties.

For more cuff projects check out Sandy Sandler's, Crafters 4 Kids, Felt Themed Cuff Bracelets. 

Canning Jar Teacher Gift Ideas

We love Classico Pasta Sauce at our home. The pasta sauce comes in nice large Mason Jars. When the jars are empty; I wash, remove the label, and store away for crafts.

Recently, I made several gifts using the mason jars. I needed some end of the year teacher’s gifts. I purchased several containers of trail mix. The brightly colored M & M’s screamed: “Teacher Theme”. I used teacher themed cardstock and wrapped a strip around the jars.

I attached a strip of “School Days” Morex Bobbin Ribbon around the edge of the can lid. Next, I added a cardstock circle on top of the lid. I then finished the gift by adding “ABC” letter punches and an apple with a brown pipe-cleaner stem.

I held everything on the Mason Jars with my favorite adhesive: Glue Dots.

I filled the “Teacher Themed” Mason Jars with trail mix and then placed the heavy jars into wine bags that I decorated with a “Teacher Theme”, as well. The wine bags work great, they are the right size and are meant for holding heavy bottles.

Teacher's Appreciation Gift

Links:
Getting Creative with Blank Cards
Gift Giving on a Budget - Teacher's Gift 
Jar Crafts for Kids
Scrapbooking Supplies

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