August 27, 2010

DIY teacher gifts: personalized pencil jars


Kindergarten begins next week for little Miss Wavey.  With the glass etching cream I used the other day, I personalized $1.00 glass jars and stuffed about $4.00 worth of colored pencils in each, tied a ribbon around them, and presto: instant, inexpensive DIY teacher gifts.


If you have doubts about glass etching, please know that it's about as easy as smearing toothpaste on a stencil.  I mean it!

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15 comments:

  1. jaquelyn {mama thoughts}August 27, 2010 at 8:26 AM

    These are so cute! I love all the colored pencils sprouting out of the jar...colors always make me happy. :)

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  2. Kristy {the purple pug}August 27, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    Okay...I'm officialy in love...I am thisclose to attempting now. Off to MIchaels:)

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  3. AmyAugust 27, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    These are so super cute!!! So easy too. Another great idea!

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  4. EmilyAugust 27, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    Ok...I'm totally reading your blog at work today. I know shame on me! Just taking a happy break!When I saw this project I went "Oh my gosh, that is so cute!" A teacher sitting by me had to come over and see what I was looking at! We all agree that we would love to receive this as a gift!

    You have inspired me to give it a try! :D

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  5. Ash H.August 27, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    I love these! I hope one of my student's parents read your blog and make me one! :)

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  6. Jessica @ Barefoot by the SeaAugust 27, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    Love these!

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  7. Into AbliviaAugust 27, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    Great idea! You should repost at the end of the school year or at Christmas too!!

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  8. The Bonjour FourAugust 27, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    how cute are those! I love them and might just have to try them out. Love your blog!

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  9. Tania - JULIAN & Co.August 28, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    I love this idea for teacher gifts.
    I'm off to try too :o)

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  10. traceyAugust 29, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    this is SERIOUSLY CUTE!!! SELL THESE! I need an order for three please :)

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  11. Em {Emerging Em}August 29, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    Those are so cute! I want to make some!

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  12. Sara D.August 29, 2010 at 10:50 PM

    I was never super impressed by glass etching...until I saw your stuff, of course!!! I was out of town this weekend with some girlfriends, in a small lake town in Missouri, and we tried REALLY hard to find etching cream. No luck, but it is on my list of things to track down this week. Love the scalloped circle. You are a genius.

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  13. Mama and her little sweetpeaAugust 29, 2010 at 11:18 PM

    Lelan- i LOVE these!! So, so cute! If Mia were older and going to school, I would definitely want to try this! :)

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  14. LeighAnneSeptember 3, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    The teachers in your school are gonna fight over who gets your kids in their class!!
    Adorable teacher gifts!

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  15. albina N muroJuly 31, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    Kindergarten begins next week for little Miss Wavey. With the glass etching cream I used the other day, I personalized $1.00 glass jars and stuffed about $4.00 worth of colored pencils in each, tied a ribbon around them, and presto: instant, inexpensive DIY teacher gifts. hampers

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