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’s Pet: 19 Incredibly Easy Teacher Appreciation Gifts

An Apple for the Teacher: Cute Apple Gifts

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

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

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

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!

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

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?

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!

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

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.

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!