8/16/10

Back to School Teacher's Gift

Turn this:

into this:

Start the year off telling a new teacher that you appreciate them!
Easy, cute and useful!

How to Get This Look:
1. Make Green Bean Casserole and save the can of French Fried Onions
2. Wipe out the inside really good and make sure the can won't make the classroom stink! (maybe this wasn't the best choice of recycled packages on my part! Use what you have!) 
3. Cover the can with scrapbook paper & add embellishments- a ribbon, letters etc.
4. Buy a big pack of pencils while they are on sale for Back to School Shopping and SHARPEN them if they are not already. (You don't want to make the teacher sharpen all those by herself! Make your kids help!) 
5. Put the pencils in the can and send your child to school with a pretty little gift that is sure to make his or her teacher smile! 

14 comments:

  1. ChristinaAugust 16, 2010 at 4:41 AM

    I'm a teacher - and I would LOVE to get one of these from my students! Lucky teacher :)

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  2. MeganAugust 16, 2010 at 6:01 AM

    cute idea, and I bet so useful for a teacher! My favorite part is the part about the green bean casserole! YUM!!!

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  3. JillAugust 16, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    Very cute! I love the look of a whole brand new pack of pencils!

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  4. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaAugust 16, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    Fabulous! So cute and simple :)
    XO
    Kristin

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  5. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaAugust 16, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    Fabulous! So cute and simple :)
    XO
    Kristin

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  6. MJAugust 16, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    I love this idea! I have used cans for many projects but never thought of giving one to a teacher! Thanks for the great idea.

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  7. TeriAugust 16, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    Cute idea! :)

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  8. Life in RehabAugust 16, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    I just made one of these for my husband this weekend! He went from teaching computers to math, so it's his first year needing a pencil holder. Great minds...I love the touches you used, it's adorable.

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  9. Ms Bingles Vintage ChristmasAugust 21, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    Oh, this is so neat!
    I am sure anyone would love to have one around, very handy!
    Thank you for sharing~
    Leticia

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  10. ChristyAugust 21, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    This is precious! I love the letters you used for the name!

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  11. KimAugust 21, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    What a great idea! I'm following from Tatertots and Jello

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  12. Amy KinserAugust 22, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    What a great idea! Love it...

    Partying with you at Stephanie's.

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  13. Alison @ Oopsey DaisyAugust 25, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    Steph, this is just too cute! One of my favorite back to school ideas!! I featured it on my blog today. Here is the link:

    http://oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com/2010/08/wednesdays-wowzers-plus-housekeeping.html


    Thanks for the inspiration!
    ~Alison

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  14. TerrellSeptember 8, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    This is just amazing!! Sooo creative! Your blog is just amazing! I'd love to have you as a friend at Frou Frou Decor! I'd also like to invite you to link your wonderful creations up at my weekly party, Fabulous Friday Finds, every Friday! Hope to see you there!
    Hugs,
    ~Terrell @ Frou Frou Decor~

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