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Teacher’s Pet: 19 Incredibly Easy Teacher Appreciation Gifts

May 9, 2017 by AllFreeKidsCrafts

Everyone has that one teacher that we’ll never forget, who inspired us in some way and helped us grow as a person. For me, that was my high school art teacher, who encouraged me to experiment with all kinds of art and to push my creative boundaries. I’ll admit, I am terrible at drawing and art in general, but her encouragement definitely inspired me to push myself creatively and for that, I thank her deeply. Being a teacher is certainly an under appreciated field, given how extremely important their jobs are, so as this school year ends, let your little ones show their teacher just how special they are with this collection of incredibly easy teacher appreciation gifts.

From classroom-inspired gifts to one-of-a-kind crafts that your kids can personalize, there’s a perfect gift for any and every teacher. I’ve made sure to include gifts in a jar and other budget-friendly crafts that go a long way, so that your kids can shower their teachers in awesome gifts without breaking the bank. Your kids will love showing their teacher they love them with this list of fantastic end of year ways to say thank you.

If you have any other great teacher appreciation ideas, please leave a comment below. Thanks for reading and be sure to celebrate your child’s teacher with these wonderful DIY teacher appreciation gifts!

Teacher Appreciation

Teacher’s Pet: 19 Incredibly Easy Teacher Appreciation Gifts

An Apple for the Teacher: Cute Apple Gifts

Tiny Apple Refrigerator Magnets

Fun Fact: Did you know the tradition of giving teachers apples started in Denmark?

  • Adorable Apple Jar
  • Tiny Apple Refrigerator Magnets – Love This!
  • Plastic Bottle Apple Gift
  • Teacher Appreciation Book and Cookies – Yummy!
  • Wooden Apple Name Plates

Write to It: Pencil-Inspired Gifts

Crayon Vase Gift for Teachers

This DIY craft would look perfect on any teacher’s desk!

  • Crayon Vase Gift for Teachers – So Colorful!
  • Teacher’s Pencil Vase
  • Back to School Pencil Magnets
  • Succulent Pen Teacher Gift – Literally Mind-Blowing!

Gifts in a Jar and Other DIY Ideas

Teacher Appreciation Day Goodie Jar

A great gift idea with tons of wonderful surprises!

  • Teacher Appreciation Day Goodie Jar
  • Teacher’s Pencil Cup – Budget-Friendly!
  • Teacher’s Favorite Mug
  • School Supplies Tower – Teachers Will Love This!

One-of-Kind Teacher Appreciation Gifts

School Rules Homemade Chalkboard

Your kids can show their teacher just how much they rule!

  • Thanks a Bunch Flower Pot – Perfect for Spring!
  • Adorable Candy Bar Wrapper Template
  • School Teacher Clock – Great in Any Classroom!
  • Handprint Art Butterfly Keepsakes
  • School Rules Homemade Chalkboard – Must-Have!
  • Notebook Paper Tote

How will your kids’ show their teachers some appreciation this school year? Leave a comment below!

Filed Under: Kids Crafts Projects Tagged With: allfreekidscrafts, ashley jones, budget-friendly crafts, national teacher day, school, Teacher Gifts

14 Actually Pretty Perler Bead Crafts to Melt

September 26, 2016 by FaveCrafts

The 90s are back in full swing with chokers showing up on store shelves and beautifully bright, neon craft ideas populating the most popular crafting blogs and sites more and more every day. The days of 60s/70s/80s nonstalgia is taking a backseat to the #ThrowbackThursday love for all things 90s-themed. If you’re really looking to craft like it is 1999, consider making perler bead craft ideas. These brilliant little beads were popular back in the 90s and are experiencing resurgence now that we’re starting to look back. Traditional perler bead patterns create charming little designs from melted beads. This list offers perler bead patterns that are used in unexpected ways. Whether you’re making perler bead jewelry or perler bead home décor, you’re sure to love the 14 Actually Pretty Perler Bead Crafts to Melt.

   Unexpected Perler Bead Patterns and More

Petite and Pink Perler Bead Earrings

  1. Checkerboard Can Cozies
  2. Petite and Pink Perler Bead DIY Earrings
  3. Rainbow Perler Bead Keychain
  4. Fully Floral Perler Bead Tray

Fully Floral Perler Bead Tray

  1. Unexpected Key Holder Perler Bead Pattern
  2. DIY Perler Beads Fruit Bowl
  3. Perler Bead Christmas Ornaments
  4. Colorful Cookie Cutter Ornaments

  1. Fun Emoji Perler Bead Patterns
  2. Hama Bead DIY Rings
  3. Personalized Bike License Plate
  4. Fruit Fish Perler Bead Bracelets
  5. Lovely Perler Bead Cuff Bracelets
  6. Wonderfully Wover Perler Bead Planter

Find even more 90s-inspired craft project ideas in our collection of rad rainbow loom ideas, 10 Rubber Band Loom Projects.


What types of unexpected projects have you made with beads?

Filed Under: Link Love Tagged With: allfreeholidaycrafts, allfreekidscrafts, beads, crafting with kids, DIY jewelry, Favecrafts, vintage crafts

Charming Chompers: 19 DIY Crafts for Shark Week

June 27, 2016 by FaveCrafts

The first Shark Week aired on the Discovery Channel in July of 1988, making shark week nearly 30 years old to this date. This fact alone is a testament to our obsession as a culture with sharks. Sharks are the dinosaurs of the deep, inspiring fear and fascination in our hearts. I’ve always been a little in love with sharks and, because of this, am a huge fan of Shark Week. A whole week dedicated to those chomping, swimming fishes? Yes, please!

Shark Crafts

In order to celebrate Shark Week, we have collected a wide range of shark craft ideas. From shark crafts for kids to more adult ideas like shark tooth necklaces and crochet patterns, the Shark Week crafts below are sure to be adored by any friend of these fierce fishes. Just keep scrolling (or swimming) to see all the jaws-dropping Shark Week crafts we have to offer. They won’t bite. We promise!

19 DIY Crafts for Shark Week

Jaws-Dropping DIY Necklace

  • Jaws Dropping DIY Jewelry – shown!
  • Shark Bait Jewelry Holder
  • Beware of Sharks DIY Wreath
  • Chum Chomping Cootie Catcher
  • Hooded Shark Towel

Sharky Free Pillow Pet Pattern

  • Shark Attack Cupcake Picks
  • Super Shark Satchel
  • Great White Pencil Case
  • Sharky Free Pillow Pet Pattern – shown!
  • Crochet Shark Baby Hat

Shark Fingerprint Art

  • Shark Attack Pencil Case
  • Hungry Shark Crochet Slippers
  • Shark Tooth Cowl
  • Shark Attack Party Snack
  • Shark Fingerprint Art – shown!

Super Cute Shark Afghan

  • Shark DIY Binoculars
  • Match Game Printables for Kids
  • Delightful Duct Tape Shark
  • Super Cute Shark Afghan Lion Brand – shown!

Shark Week Sewing Patterns
Find even more sharky ideas over at our sister blog, SeamsandScissors.com! Jaws-Dropping Ideas: How to Make a Shark for Shark Week features 11 free sewing patterns and sewing project ideas you will definitely want to sink your teeth into.

 


 

What’s your favorite shark movie? I love Jaws.

Filed Under: Pop Culture Tagged With: allfreecrochetafghanpatterns, allfreeholidaycrafts, allfreekidscrafts, allfreeknitting, beach crafts, Favecrafts, Kaylee Pope, nature crafts, Pop Culture, Stuffed Animals

On the Road Again: 27 Easy Travel Activities and Crafts for Summer Vacation

May 26, 2016 by AllFreeKidsCrafts

Oh, summer road trips. Long hours spent on the road, fun trips to amusement parks and sightseeing stops, my sister and I fighting in the backseat…nothing says summer vacation more than a family road trip. If your family will be hitting the road this summer or even flying to an adventurous location, I’ve decided to create a list of awesome boredom busters to give your kids some entertainment during those endless hours in the backseat. So buckle up, because I guarantee this list of travel activities will keep your kids occupied during traffic jams or long lines at the airport.

This list of crazy amazing summer crafts for kids contains not only exciting travel games, but free printable activity sheets, easy art projects, and ways to keep your kids (and car) organized. Most importantly, I’ve included a list of relatively mess-free snacks that are travel-friendly, so that your kids won’t be asking you to stop at every McDonald’s you pass. This list of travel activities is literally everything you could ask for!

I’d love to hear how you keep your kids entertained during summer vacation below in the comments, whether you have DIY craft ideas, fun and easy snack recipes, or organization tips. Here’s wishing your family happy traveling!

On the Road Again - 27 Easy Travel Activities and Crafts for Summer Vacation

On the Road Again: 27 Easy Travel Activities and Crafts for Summer Vacation

Kid-Approved DIY Travel Games

Vintage Vacation Travel Games

Kids and parents will love this collection of vintage-inspired crafts!

  • Roadtrip State Countdown
  • Super Convenient Travel Checkers – Small on Space!
  • Tic-Tac-Toe To Go
  • Vintage Vacation Travel Games – Brand New!
  • Roadtrip Behavior Clips

Free Printable Activity Sheets

Mandala Free Coloring Pages

Be sure to check out all of these awesome free coloring pages!

  • Printable Road Trip Activities
  • Road Trip Bingo Free Printable – A Travel Classic!
  • Mandala Free Coloring Pages
  • Jungle Animal Coloring Pages to Print – A Roadtrip Must-Have!
  • Friendly Owls Free Coloring Page
  • Free Printable Farm Animals Game

Organization Ideas

Kid's Road Trip Activity Binders

Tons of great ideas for keeping your kids and your backseat organized!

  • Summer Vacation Snack Packs – Brand New!
  • Travel Bucket Kids’ Craft
  • Kid’s Roadtrip Activity Binders – Perfect for Organizing Their Art!
  • Travel Treasure Trove
  • Sovenir Altoid Tins – Great for Kids on the Go!
  • Out & About Travel Art Box

Easy Art Projects for Kids

Airplane Doodle Books

The perfect way to keep kids entertained during long flights!

  • Airplane Doodle Books – Great for Long Flights!
  • Storytelling Spinner
  • Preschool Travel Activity Book – Perfect for Younger Kids!
  • Collaborative Accordion Picture Books
  • Lovely Puppy Puppet

Yummy Mess-Free Snack Ideas

Yummy Ladybug Healthy Snack

A deliciously healthy alternative to junk food!

  • Roadmap Cookie Tube – A Cool Way to Store Snacks!
  • Edible Lego Men
  • Summertime Sunshine Flip Flop Cookies
  • Yummy Ladybug Healthy Snack – Adorable and Healthy!
  • DIY Rainbow Candy Dots

How do you keep your kids entertained during summer road trips? Leave a comment below!

Filed Under: Kids Crafts Projects Tagged With: allfreekidscrafts, ashley jones, budget-friendly crafts, games, printables, travel

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Cinema Saturdays: How to Make an Altered Christmas Charger Plate

Spice up your Christmas decorations this year by making a cheap but cute Christmas charger plate. Just go to your local thrift store, and you will be able to buy most, if not all, of the materials you will need to make for this easy Christmas craft. Just get a green crocheted doily, Christmas ball […]

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