Teacher Gifts -- with photos

[123SA]

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These were so cheap to make. I am only using my stash for the paper. Big notepads are 6/$2.44 and sticky notes 12/$4.97 at Walmart -- so that's $0.82! I bought sticky back velcro at M's at $3.29 less 40% discount. If I get to it I may add a pen.

I have to confess, you can make this without a scoring board, but I did buy the Martha Stewart scoring board for $20 less 40% - -but even if I include that, this is still pretty cost effective.

I love the scoring board!


Hmmm...maybe I should cover up that Ampad efficiency logo

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Those look wonderful and will make such great gifts!!!

[rlovew]

They loook fantastic! Wonderful idea for gifts!

Rebecca

[AlexWyattMommy]

Those are cool. Adding a little color to the inside of the large with a strip of paper covering those words would look nice.

What size are the pads?

Would be okay if you shared your measurements? I can see I would waste a lot of paper trying to figure it out myself. :rolleyes1 I never get it right the first time.

[party of 3]

Susan those are so nice!

[PrincessNancy96]

Very nice!
I too would love to know the measurements if you wouldn't mind sharing.. Those would be very good gifts for the older kids to give to their teachers since they each have 7!!
It would also be very beneficial for all the special teachers (computer, library, etc)

[123SA]

THanks! I'll post the measurements later today. The larger notepads are 5x8.

[123SA]

Here is the info -- unless you buy the exact notebooks, I can't guarantee it will match. My notebooks and sticky pads are from Walmart. Ampad efficiency Jr size writing pads, 5 x8, 50 sheet pads item #20-163. Sticky notes -- 3x3 self-stick notes by Z international #01909.

Notepad
cardstock 8 1/8 x 11 1/2 -- score at 3, 3 1/4, 8 3/8, 8 5/8 (Note: if I had 1/16 markings on my scoring board, I would probably change these score lines)

Mats:
bottom solid layer: 2 5/8 x 7 7/8 and 2 3/4 x 7 7/8
top printed layer: 2 1/2 x 7 3/4 and 2 5/8 x 7 3/4

Interior strip of paper to cover logo: 7/8 x 5

Alphalicious: page 119 short stack cirlce at 2" and short stack shift scallop circle at 2"

Storybook letters at 1 1/2

Some of the circles were embossed with the cuttlebug folder swiss dots, some not.

I used sticky back velcro for the closure - -you may decide you don't need it. So far I have managed to make 3 of these upside down, so make sure you open the notbook before you put on youe cirlce piece!

Sticky note:

cardstock 3 1/8 x 7 3/4 -- this is a nice snug fit
score at 2 1/8, 2 1/2, 5 5/8, 6

layers
solid 1 1/2 x 2 7/8 and 1 7/8 x 2 7/8
print 1 3/8 x 2 3/4 and 1 3/4 x 2 3/4

Alphalicious: p119 short stack circle at 1 1/2" ans short stack shift scallop circle at 1 1/2"

Storybook letters at 1"

You can do this without a scoring board, but it is much much easier with it.

I am heading out to see what I can find for wrapping for these (I am making 42 sets!)

[AlexWyattMommy]

:flower3: Thank you.

[morgansmom2000]

Excellent idea Susan! They look great, I may try to get some done too!

[PrincessNancy96]

Thank you!
I hope to buy these items next Friday and get them done by the 15th.

[123SA]

I'm shooting for the 15th too.

I found gift bags for $0.35 at ACM. I will put them in there with a piece of tissue paper.

I used glue dots to adhere the notebook to the cardstock and Scotch's SCrapbooking glue for the stick notes - -a liquid glue.

If you make some, please post photos! I'd love to see them. Also, if you have any trips for making them, I'd be interested.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Very cute!!!

No teachers gifts this year. I don't have time, nor would they appreciate it.

[PrincessNancy96]

I'm going to show these to PJ tonight.. I think she might be more willing to do this for her friends... heck, it'll cost her a total of $5.00....and what she doesn't use, I can...and it's not like we don't have a bit of paper downstairs... it won't cost her but the run to Walmart...

[TinkerBean]

WOW - those are great. Thanks for sharing the measurements:goodvibes

Rhonda

[Lisa]

Those are really nice. thanks for posting the measurements. I am going to print it out for future reference and gift giving. :thumbsup2

[New England Eeyore]

Those are terrific! Thanks for sharing the measurements - I can definitely see myself doing this at some point.

[PrincessNancy96]

I went and bought all the supplies yesterday... My stash is yelling for DD and I to try these out this weekend!!!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Did you glue these down or cut a slot in the back to slide the cardboard through?

[scrapgirl3]

These look great and they are right in my price range for teacher gifts, plus the kids can help make them and pick out the patterned paper so they will love it.
However, I have to confess, I don't know what a scoring board is??

[Mom2Ashli]

I have seen a smaller version of the notepad but I love this idea.

Thanks for sharing.

[PrincessNancy96]

I've finished 8 today.... I didn't even adhere the notebooks in.. I made them fit snuggly..and so far they haven't fallen out! LOL (of course they are sitting in a stack, so it's not like they are on the move!)...

I need to get more supplies I decided to make some for my nieces that I will give to their mom before we leave from FILs.

[morgansmom2000]

Susan, where did you get your scoring board? Is the the MS one from Mike's? I don't think my store has those. Shoot, maybe I can get to Smithfield on Thursday...

[123SA]

Did you glue these down or cut a slot in the back to slide the cardboard through?


I used glue dots to adhere the notebooks and sticky pads in place.

[123SA]

These look great and they are right in my price range for teacher gifts, plus the kids can help make them and pick out the patterned paper so they will love it.
However, I have to confess, I don't know what a scoring board is??


http://craftingwithsue.blogspot.com/2009/11/scor-pal-vs-martha-stewart-scoring.html

Check out this blog. I have the Marth Stewart one -- $12 at Michaels with a coupon. THe scor-pal is $40 I think. I am quite happy with mine. A scoring board helps you make straight folds that stay folded.

[123SA]

I've finished 8 today.... I didn't even adhere the notebooks in.. I made them fit snuggly..and so far they haven't fallen out! LOL (of course they are sitting in a stack, so it's not like they are on the move!)...

I need to get more supplies I decided to make some for my nieces that I will give to their mom before we leave from FILs.

:cool1: Show us!!

Susan, where did you get your scoring board? Is the the MS one from Mike's? I don't think my store has those. Shoot, maybe I can get to Smithfield on Thursday...

Yes, Martha Stweart from Michaels. It is in the aisle with her stuff, but it was hard to find. I can't remember why. I know it was on a bottom shelf. If you check out the link to the blog I posted, you'll see a photo of it.

[DisneyBarlans]

What a cute idea-love it!

[PrincessNancy96]

I'll have photos up tomorrow.. DS9 is giving us grief going to bed tonight.. bone head.. I have the Elf project ready to go and the big kids are helping tonight.. and goofball won't go to sleep....

[Tigger1221]

Of coarse Martha Stuart makes a scoring board now. We has a Score-Pal and it has been a life saver. Our LSS has coupon day and we used a coupon to buy it. I like how the line are closer on the Martha Stuart on tho.

[morgansmom2000]

Yes, Martha Stweart from Michaels. It is in the aisle with her stuff, but it was hard to find. I can't remember why. I know it was on a bottom shelf. If you check out the link to the blog I posted, you'll see a photo of it.

Thanks, Susan, I'll look for it!

[ddavis860]

I have wanted a Scor-pal for a long time! Just couldn't stand paying so much...

I'm going to Mikes for the MS one, was there a coupon last week? I didn't get a flyer in my paper. Thanks for posting the blog review! That was very helpful!

[morgansmom2000]

Deb, here's a Michael's coupon. Michaels (http://www.theknackkids.com/Coupons/20091203TKNewsletter.aspx?token=633959428563696250&reg_source=KNL1209&id=298&cm_ven=mic&cm_cat=news&cm_pla=email&cm_ite=1209Kid&referenceno=04770152744)

If you have ACM locally, Mike's may take their coupon as a competitor. ACM (http://images.acmoore.com/Coupons/49_09%20coupons_vera_ab.pdf)

[ddavis860]

:thumbsup2 Thanks bunches!! I'll go after work tomorrow and check for it!!

[123SA]

I went back and added the strip of paper to the notebooks - -it looks much better!

7/8 x 5 is the right size.

I have 26 sets complete, 11 more that just need the clasp adhered, 14 sets that are cut. I am still hoping to get finished by Dec 15 so I can start wrapping. I really like these. I think I may consider making them for the next local craft fair.

Headed to ACM tomorrow with $250 of returns - -I received my 20% off your entire purchase coupon for rewards members today, good tomorrow only. I intend to return it all and repurchase -- I bought a lot of Thomas the train stuff the week. I should get $50 + tax back -- maybe I can get another set of nesties!

[scrapgirl3]

I've made several sets and my kids are excited to give them to their teachers as gifts. I'll try to post some pics later. My camera isn't the greatest. Thanks for this great idea!

[calanniebu]

Wow! These are great! I will saving this thread. :D

[scrapgirl3]

Here are a couple that I made. One for the piano teacher and the others are for the school teachers.

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[123SA]

:thumbsup2 Those look wonderful! I did all scalloped circle monograms -- I like the different closures you made.

I finshed yesterday - -54 sets:scared1: Now I have to package them:faint: