15 Affordable Teacher Gifts and Other Inspiration

This is the eighth post in a 12 day series called “12 Days of Christmas {Planning}”.  Check back every day for tips and downloads to help you organize your Christmas holiday!

Every year we have a host of gifts to give to the kids’ teachers at our homeschool co-op, Sunday School, ballet, gymnastics, etc., not to mention the kids’ parties or neighbor gifts.  Christmastime can be a budgeting nightmare (if not planned for in advance) and these little gifts can really add up!

Of course, it is the thought that counts, and we sincerely enjoy giving.  But a little help in the inspiration department is welcome in my house!  This post is dedicated to giving you ideas for cute teacher gifts ~ keeping the thought (and the budget) in mind.

This is one of my favorites from Today’s Fabulous Finds.  Here is what the card says:

This Christmas you deserve the best…

…a present unlike all the rest.

We considered a new car or exotic cruise,

but decided on something you could really use!

Finally we found a gift to admire,

we hope you like your new washer and dryer!

Happy Holidays!

(by Joyce Hicks)

Isn’t that darling???  I can’t wait to use this idea this year using Christmas themed cloths and towels.

Here is a sweet idea from The Happy Housewife

This is a cheap and fabulous way from Jen Grant Morris to deliver those yummy homemade cookies you’ve made using Pringles cans:

These super cheap, yet beautiful coasters are made with $ .16 cent tiles and scrapbook paper.  Thanks to Two Girls Being Crafty for the Idea:

I love these adorable sticky note clipboards from Dollar Store Crafts made with free chipboard restaurant coasters, scrapbook paper, and binder clips.

I think this idea is amazing.  It would take some effort to get all the kids’ fingerprints, but it may be a treasured gift for years to come.  This was found on etsy.

I love the ability to individualize this idea from Stampin at 6213.  I made a variation of this for my in-laws anniversary.  I found the shadow box {on sale} at Michael’s and cut a piece of pretty scrapbook paper to fit the back of the frame.  I filled it with white paper flowers {from the wedding aisle} and put a pretty sticker on the front of the glass spelling Love.  Then I wrapped it with a pretty green ribbon.  One thing I did not do ~ take a picture of it.  Ugh.  But, it was very pretty.

These next three are from Little Pumpkin Grace.  I LOVE the ideas on this site.

I’m  sure any teacher would love this pencil vase from My Mix of Six

This one is nice if you are crafty from 3 Krazy Chics using a Christmas card, a plaque, and modge podge:

This is another super pretty, idea from etsy.  If it’s sold when you view it, you could probably DIY:

Love this idea to Wisk You a Merry Christmas from Today’s Fabulous Finds for a young teacher who may not have all of her kitchen utensils yet:

Last but not least, these adorable pillow boxes from Scrapbooks, etc. would make a great way to deliver homemade goodies or a little bag of chocolates.  They have a free downloadable template to use with scrapbook cardstock.

I hope you’ve found some inspiration for making affordable teacher gifts.  I’m excited about trying some of these ideas this year!

The 12 Days of Christmas Planning: