Happy Saturday! No Scrapbook Saturday today as I am off in Vegas for a few days of fun in the sun! Since I won’t be working on any projects this weekend, I thought I would share some school projects from last year. My kids don’t head back to school until after Labor Day but I have heard from many of you that your kids will be going back soon {or **gasp** have already returned to school!} So, here are a few ways to make back to school a little more bearable.
I’m sure everyone takes at least a few back to school pictures each year {we generally have at least 100!}. Why not make a fun prop for your pictures that you can re-use each year like this chalk board frame.
Matthew wrote his name on it so it will be kind of fun to see how his printing changes over the years.
Matthew and I made these cute Apple Cupcakes to give to his teacher after the first {stressful!} week of school.
We also made these pretzel crayons to take to his friends at school and packaged them up in a little pencil box. It is amazing how much they look like real crayons and they were so easy to make!
If you are looking for teacher gifts, here are a couple that we made throughout the year. They are not specifically for back to school but could easily be adapted!
Here’s our teacher Valentine gift box {which was actually inspired by Eighteen25’s teacher appreciation box}
Our 100 day gift – a teacher candy jar. The tag said 100 thank-you’s and we filled it up with 100 candies but just change the wording and you are good to go!
Again, you could just change the wording on this gift bag to “I’m sure you will make me wiser” or something like that. Fill it with some nice lotion or some cute office supplies.
And, finally, here’s my back to school magnetic calendar:
Well, that is enough thinking about back to school. Back to the lazy days of summer for me! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and don’t forget to check out the Sunday Sparks tomorrow! I have a couple of posts pre-done but will be back in person on Tuesday night. See you then!
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Love these ideas. Your son looks so happy with his chalk board frame. I would love for you to show this off at my Wickedly Crafty Saturdays!
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Hi Jenn! Thank you so much for the comments! I have never seen your blog before & I LOVE it & all your fun ideas too! I have to run errands right now, but I will be back later to look at all of your fun ideas. I love your organization style!
I did design my own blog and I would love to link up to your party. Thanks friend!
Melissa
I have been away from blog world all summer, but I needed inpiration to get a few rooms in my home in order. Feeling overwhelm, and thinking it will take me for ever to accomplish my goals. I became very inspired by your craft room transformation. I need encouragement. So when you come back from your vacation. Can you stop by my blog and check how I’m doing. Thanks.
I love that magnetic calendar. You have some really great ideas and I will be stopping back often for inspiration!
Love the chalkboard frame idea!!! Easy and cute!! All your other ideas are darling too! Thanks for sharing!
We host a linky party called “Help a Momma Out” every Tuesday! This would be an awesome link up!! I would love for you to share it! Thanks so much for considering 🙂
Kristine
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These are great ideas! Too bad my peanut is only 4 months old!
LOVE all these ideas. Especially the Valentine’s Gift Box. You’re right, that can be made into any event … love it!
Great ideas!! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
What a great collection of Back to School fun! You are one super talented gal! I especially love those apple cupcakes – I am sure that the teacher gobbled ’em right up. Stop by Happy Home Fairy for lots more Back to School magic!
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These make me kinda sad that my only child graduated high school this year 🙁 …. but not quite! :}
Visiting from Tatertots & Jello Linky Party tonight,
Suzanne in NW Illinois