I hope you all have enjoyed the projects shared by myself and the team for the May Release!
We have all been hard at work creating some eye candy for you all to help you get inspired by what you can do with the templates, stamps, and paper!
Today Katie has a super project to share with you all!
Here is what Katie Cotton had to say
A lot of times I’m making gifts for my super crafty friends, but it’s always tricky at what to make or give them that they might actually need! Making a card maker a set of cards is sometimes a little silly when they make them already! So i decided to turn the trendy tool tote into a super cute….
Now go Check out Katie‘s blog!
Now it is my turn!
That say’s it all doesn’t it?
This sentiment is from the Lunch Box Love Notes Additions set!
Gift for teachers should be
1) From the heart! Truly it isn’t how much money you spend, it is always the thought that counts. IF someone can’t appreciate something “from the heart” then they aren’t worth giving anything to the next go round. I have done that in the past when things have gone unappreciated, and didn’t feel bad at all!
2) Handmade: whenever possible! This doesn’t mean you have to BAKE 100 cookies! Prepackaged / store bought is acceptable and often preferred (from what I have heard). Also things your own children can do to partake is an added bonus for YOU and teacher alike.
3) Practical-honestly does a teacher REALLY need another coffee mug? Not likely! BUT some COFFEE is a good idea. Of course organization is always a extra plus too.
4) Consumables! Those are always nice and welcome too.
All of that tucked into one thoughtful and functional gift!
That being said I think note-cards, notepads, and anything you can get at an office supply store is a great gift idea for teachers! Even gift cards to office supply places or bookstores!
Going with that theme if you want something that has ALL the qualities from 1-4 I mentioned about how about making a Trendy Tool Tote for the teacher?
What do you think about this?
I shrunk down JUST the front/back panel to 5 1/2 inches wide so it fit my supplies. I had measured the jars, and then adjusted my template, as I didn’t want/need the extra room. By changing just the width, I didn’t need to alter the side panels! I did however alter the handle to be 4 1/2 inches! , as well as my decorative from panel.
I think it is the perfect desk organizer.Finally something cute, and functional that the teacher (male/female) can actually keep on their desk, and get some use out of.
For the front of this I printed my Snips & Snails and Alphabet Soup Pretty Printables Digital paper, then punched into 7/8 inch squares, creating a quilt like block pattern.
The tag is from the All Tied Up! Circle collection. I stamped the flower ring, from Paper Pattern Pieces ©, in a Cranberry Crisp ink. I then layered a circle center of patterned paper, then added my much needed sentiment.
Just look how perfect the supplies we purchased fit inside this!
I added a stapler, and staple puller, ruler, note pad, set of notecards, some pencils, and even created a calculator cover to match!
The hangning tag I created is from the Lunch Box Love Notes © & Additions set.I adore the hanging lunch box tag,for that something extra! It is also a perfect place for your child to write their name!
Now the supplies are stored in smaller version Del Monte Fruit tin’s (that I fed the kids as a snack as I made this) which were rinsed out in the dishwasher, dried well then covered with the School Plaid Collection #2 Pretty Printables © digital paper.
Now cute does that look? Heck, they can even take out the cans and use those separately for dual storage! you can even adhere two or even 4 together to get a mega storage unit!
Perfect gift for ANYONE! Just alter the design to suit thier decor!
Supplies:
Pretty Packaging © template – Trendy Tool Tote
Pretty Impressions © Stamps- Lunch Box Love Notes © & Additions , Paper Pattern Pieces ©,
Pretty Printables © Digital Paper- School Plaid Collection 2, Alphabet Soup, and snips and snails
Cardstock by Couture Cardstock: OSW White, Sunflower
ohter-cranberry crisp
Ink: Momento
Pretty Pieces © Cut File- All Tied Up! Circle
Buttons by SEI
I hope you come back tomorrow for even more!!
Thanks for stopping by!!
33 Responses for "Trendy Tote For Teacher"
OMG! Love this! it’s perfect, and why didnt i think of savings all those millions of tin fruit cups! my hubby will be so mad at you now, i already save all the coffee, coffee creamer, cafe tins, every jar, etc. HAHAHAHAHA! Well, at least we consume them enough that i always know i can get them when needed! Wonderful job!
I love this project Lauren, what super cute ideas and I love how you used squares of pattern paper on the front, awesome!
Happy Birthday, Lauren!
Wow! I just bought bracelets from Beads for Life for my kids’ teacher gifts. This is so cute, beautiful, amazing and useful! Any teacher would love to get something so pretty and cheerful. I must say, it is nice to see your digi paper “in the flesh” so to speak–it’s hard to tell from the store if I would really like them, however you’ve answered that question for me!
Wauw Lauren,
This is in one word
Stunning!!!
Xx Sonja
WOWZA WOWZA! Fabulous – Hey you might want to stop by my blog today…. *ttee hee*
This is sooo cute!! And everything in the up-cycled tins any teacher would appreciate getting!!
I so wish I had your energy and patience. This is such a cool tote for a teacher. 🙂 Have any ideas for something quick for 84 teachers? 🙂 I make something for all the teachers at our school for every holiday and such. Just a thought. Thanks for all you do!
What a gorgeous gift! I’m a former teacher, and I always loved practical gifts from the heart! I’m sure it will be appreciated! Happy Birthday!
As a former teacher, I can tell you first hand this ADORABLE gift will be a hit! 🙂 What a clever idea…and so useful! FABULOUS papers too! 🙂
This is SUPER cute Lauren!! I really do need to make something like this for my kids teachers!
Very cute Lauren! What a wonderful Teacher’s gift. Happy Birthday!!
OMG, Lauren.. this is FABULOUS! Wonderful teacher gift – love that you reused the cups (and filled the tote as you fed your kids.. too funny!).. Such a bright and cheery gift for them to use all year-long!!
Happy, Happy Birthday, sweetie — hope yours is the best day ever!! Hugs!!
Happy Birthday, Lauren!!
And by the way, I’m a teacher and would LOVE to receive a tote like this. I think that you are right on with your ideas about teacher gifts!
A great design and nicely put together, and I like the way you filled it. Perfect for any teacher!
Both are darling ideas!! Wishing you a wonderful birthday tomorrow! My granddaughter’s 5th Birthday is today. So, May is a great month for birthdays!
This is fantastic (coming from a teacher)! I would definitely appreciate this! Love it!
Oh how cute! Totally cool idea.
Lauren I loved Katie’s tote idea too…very usefull 🙂 !!! Your teacher gift set is totally awesome too!!! Love all the sweet goodies you’ve added!!!
Have a fabulous birthday!!! I hope you family makes this a very special day for you!!! Sending you a b-day hug!!! Silke
As always, you have out done yourself once again. Everything is wonderful!
I am a teacher. I would LOVE this. Really and truly. Two more tips : I TOTALLY agree with packaged over homemade goodies. This is going to sound terrible, but I don’t eat anything homemade kids give me – I just don’t know what’s in it, where it’s been or were hands washed before it was prepared…. I know that sounds judgemental but health is important, people ! Incidentally, I don’t shriek “unclean!” and throw my hands in the air when presented with a home-made cupcake – I smile very sweetly and say “thankyou ! I’ll eat it at playtime!” and after playtime, I always say how delicious it was…. Yup. I lie to my students ( yeah, I also don’t have any favourites….!) Second tip, I use a lot of bright coloured pens for marking (not red, but pink, purple, green) and stamps and stickers as rewards. Just a thought….!
We don’t have teacher appreciation in the UK ( sometimes it feels like at all….) But children tend to give end-of-year and Christmas gifts. DD is just finishing her first year of Nursery – think I might rustle up one of these for her teacher !
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I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this project!!! I wouldn’t have thought to reuse CANS like that! Such a beautiful project. I HAVE to get that template along with the lunch box one! Super adorable!
Have a fabulous birthday!!! I hope you family makes this a very special day for you!!! Sending you a b-day hug!!! Silke
Have a fabulous birthday!!! I hope you family makes this a very special day for you!!! Sending you a b-day hug!!! Silke
children tend to give end-of-year and Christmas gifts. DD is just finishing her first year of Nursery – think I might rustle up one of these for her teacher !
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