friday fun finds: diy end of the year teacher gifts

school is almost out for summer and that means it is time to come up with a fun, creative way to say "thank you" to the teacher in your child's life. we searched and searched and found some super cute and easy diy ideas to use at gifts. aren't teachers the best?!  which one is your favorite?

spiffy scissors from crap i've made

teacher love from lisa storms

sharpies and smarties from little pumpkin grace

beach towel, magazine & sunscreen from sweetheart moments

crayon monogram from well, how nice

creative juices from tatertots and jello

thank you for helping me grow from giggles galore 

summer in a basket from dandee

pencil cup from everyday me

thanks a latte from nothing but country

teacher supply cake from lady create-a-lot

side note: i am personally a firm believer that every teacher deserves some type of gift card as a thank you. (i am sure that every teacher has received their fair share of smelly lotions, coffee mugs, and classroom supplies). take the time to add a gift card (no matter how small) to your gift and i *know* your teacher will appreciate it. some ideas include: starbucks, target, costco, a local bookstore, department store, mall or teacher supply store).

something we love: design-her gals + 40% off

if you haven't heard of design-her gals yet, you are missing out. we (chach+nellie) are obsessed. you get to go online and create your own likeness (or someone else's) including super fun accessories and then have them put onto notecards, invitations, business cards and even email avatars. the website is crazy addictive and i KNOW that you will find something you love. how cute are the gals they created for us above?!

i am thinking that it will make for fun teacher gifts for the end of the school year......or for your favorite dad or grad. the best part (in my opinion) is that the proceeds from design-her gals sales go to the gal to gal foundation to benefit women diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer and breast cancer survivors. so there you go. do some fun shopping AND support a fabulous cause. what could be better?

right now they are offering 40% off on all of their stationary and paper products, but it expires the end of day tomorrow (thursday 5/19)  so get to work and start designing! use promo code: 40THISWEEK

enjoy!