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Teacher Gift Tin Can Crafts
Say thank you to your newest teacher this year with a recycled craft idea that is adorable and useful. These cute tin can crafts allow teachers to organize their pens, pencils, and other supplies in a charming and convenient way. As cheap to make as they are thoughtful, the Teacher Gift Tin Can Crafts are fantastic teacher gift ideas. Instead of gifting your teacher with candy the kids will beg for or a one-time coffee gift card, give them something that they will appreciate for days to come.
In the Designer's Words: "Don't toss those tin cans anytime soon; they may be just what you need for your next craft project! Learn how I used a collection of everyday soup and juice cans to create a trio of back to school teacher gifts. Scrapbook paper and craft glue is all that is needed to create these desk catch all, school supply organizers or back to school teacher gifts. Fill with pencils, sweet treats or flowers to kick start a new school year!"
Estimated CostUnder $10
Time to CompleteUnder an hour
Primary TechniqueGeneral Paper Crafting
Project or Page Size8.5 inches x 11 inches
Type of Paper UsedScrapbook Paper
Materials List
- Tin cans
- Scrapbook paper
- Craft glue
- Small scrapbook letter/number stickers
Instructions
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Measure the height of the can. Cut the scrapbook paper accordingly.
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Wrap the scrapbook paper around the can. Secure the paper with craft glue.
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Add decorative elements to each can depending on the iconic school design chosen, such as pencil, apple, ruler.
Why You'll Love This Recycled Craft
Here are the top 3 reasons to make the Teacher Gift Tin Can Crafts:
1. Eco-friendly: By repurposing tin cans that would otherwise be thrown away, you are not only reducing waste but also helping the environment. It's a great way to teach kids about the importance of recycling and upcycling materials.
2. Personalized and thoughtful: These tin can crafts can be customized with different patterns, colors, and designs to suit your teacher's personality. Adding a personal touch to the gift shows that you put time and effort into creating something special just for them.
3. Practical and useful: Teachers always need more storage and organization for their classroom supplies. These tin can crafts can help them keep their pens, pencils, and other essentials in one place, making it easier for them to stay organized and focused on teaching. Plus, they will appreciate having a handmade gift that they can use every day.
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