You're a Hoot Notepad for Teacher

Need more gift ideas for teacher?  These thrifty altered notepads are cute and functional!  They are perfect when paired with another item, like a gift card or all by themselves.  These neutral brown, aqua and cream colors are neutral and would work for both genders.  I chose owls this year, but you could use any theme you like.

 

I found this fun ruler/tape-measure paper ribbon at Hobby Lobby for the "Teachers Rule" pads :)  The fun owls are printable clip art from Rhoda Design Studio...printable files are a great and economical way to make your own embellishments.



Don't forget about adding a name to the tag, WHO doesn't love a little personalization?

How will you thank your child's teachers this year?

Thanks for stopping by!
{{Hugs}}
Kimberly

Make It Mondays - Between Us Journal for Girls

Welcome to my Make it Mondays!  Every Monday, I'll be sharing a little something I made for a loved one, a friend or maybe one of my crafty peeps!  This year, I'm focusing more making time for crafting for work AND for pleasure...projects will range from project with the kids, to handmade gifts to whatever I happen to pull together during the week :)

 

This week's share is a "Between Us" journal I made for my daughter and I.

 

 

I read about this idea (can't remember where) about a mom who started a journal for her daughter and it turned into more of a "safe" place to exchange their ideas, thoughts and questions.  Our kids are exposed to so much so young these days,

 

I need to know my tween feels like she can hit me up about anything that's on her mind

 

I lucked up on these chipboard journals at Michael's for 25 cents and altered one with the butterfly paper and my new crafting obsession, washi tape.

 

Here's a little peak at the inside...my mini-me is so excited about this, we got started this morning!  How do you encourage "real talk" with your daughter?