Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Back To School!

That's right! Summer is coming to an end and school is about to begin for another year. If you live in Oregon, you know that we haven't had much of a summer. It's hard to believe kids will be going back to school, leaves will be changing, and Halloween will be fast approaching. Stores are already putting fall decorations out! Early September not only means back to school for kids, but for teachers as well! The Girls at Eighteen25 have come up with this cute idea to give to your children's teacher adorable Back To School Goodies!


First off, grab one of these containers at any craft store. 
Next take a piece of computer paper and trace the top of the box. Cut it out and this will now be your pattern. 
Take a piece of ribbon and tie it around the box. Make sure you have enough ribbon left to tie a bow  :) 
Pick out three sheets of scrapbook paper for the top of your box.  Using your pattern, cut one piece for the top, and one piece for the bottom. 

Then cut out a 1/2 inch strip for the middle. Glue all three pieces to the top of your box. You can also use some stickers to write down the name of the lucky teacher, or even add some die cuts too! 
Once the outside is decorated, you can start filling in the inside of the box! 
Hand sanitizer, paperclips, magnets, pushpins, and chocolate! 
Enjoy this fun project with your kids!