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    Home » DIY Projects » DIY Gifts » 20+ DIY & Homemade Teacher Gifts

    Last updated: Nov 11, 2020 by Melissa Riker · 11 Comments

    20+ DIY & Homemade Teacher Gifts

    collage of gifts with text reading 20+ ideas for homemade teacher gifts

    Don't break the bank, give your favorite educators a DIY Teacher Gift that they'll love with these fun and inspiring tutorials! From free printable gift card holders to framed art and creative ways to gift school supplies, this list has something for every teacher!

    While my boys attend year round school and have been back at it for a month now, most schools are just now gearing up for the start of a new year.  To celebrate back to school season and inspire you for the new year, check out these DIY Teacher Gifts from some of my favorite bloggers!

    DIY Teacher Gifts

    Don't break the bank, give your favorite educators a DIY Teacher Gift that they'll love with these fun and inspiring tutorials!

    Jar Gift for Teachers with Free Printable Mason Jar Tags

    Photo Credit: www.thecountrychiccottage.net

    These mason jar themed gift tags are adorable and you could fill the jars with any number of things: candy, school supplies, gift cards, etc.

    End of the Year Printables

    Photo Credit: balancinghome.com

    School themed printables are free and make a wonderful homemade teacher gift packaged up in an affordable frame. If your home printer isn't the best, have these printed at your local office supply or UPS store for less than $3.

    School Year Recipe {Printable!}

    Photo Credit: www.thescrapshoppeblog.com

    This "Recipe for a Good Year" printable comes in two sizes. You can frame and gift the larger size or use the smaller one as a gift tag for a food-themed gift!

    Teacher Appreciation Gift and FREEBIE

    Photo Credit: www.thefirstgraderoundup.com

    I love succulents so these adorable plants with a tag with a verse from Proverbs is one of my favorite homemade teacher gifts on the list!

    12 Free Start of School Printables 

    Photo Credit: whipperberry.com

    Whipperberry offers a variety of printables that could make great DIY teacher gifts.

    Sharpie Gift Printable for Teachers

    Photo Credit: www.thesuburbanmom.com

    "Mark my words" is such a cute play on words when paired with colorful sharpies for an affordable and adorable homemade teacher gift.

    School Themed Cookie Box Gift Printable

    Photo Credit: apumpkinandaprincess.com

    Package up your teachers' favorite cookies in this adorable cookie gift box.

    Colorful Year Gift Idea for Teachers

    Photo Credit: www.theresourcefulmama.com

    We all know teachers always need more school supplies so what better than a colorful gift tag to go along with markers, pens, colored pencils, or any colorful gift?

    PAPER PENCIL TUBE CRAFT WITH FREE PRINTABLE TEMPLATE

    Photo Credit: www.hellowonderful.co

    These toilet paper roll pencils are too stinkin' cute! Any teacher would love to receive this DIY gift!

    Back to School Gift Card Printable for Teachers 

    Photo Credit: somewhatsimpleliving.com

    Teahcers always need gift cards, whether for their classrooms or themselves. Package yours up with this free printable!

    crayon monogram

    Photo Credit: confidencemeetsparenting.com

    Personalize your DIY teacher gift with this crayon monogram tutorial.

    Watercolor Teacher Appreciation Printables

    Photo Credit: www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com

    I'm a sucker for colorful decor and these gorgeous watercolor teacher printables are one of my favorites on the list!

    Ice Cream Themed Parent Volunteer Gift

    Photo Credit: www.primarily-speaking.com

    While this is themed as a parent volunteer gift, it could easily be adapted for teachers and staff at your child's school. And who doesn't like ice cream?!

    Movie Night Educator Gift

    Photo Credit: www.mrsjonescreationstation.com

    Gift your teacher a movie night at home with this DIY gift featuring Redbox gift vouchers and movie snacks!

    The Best Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas

    Photo Credit: eighteen25.com

    Want an easy DIY teacher gift? Grab a bead organizer and fill it with candy for this Teacher Emergency Stash gift, such a cute idea!

    Teacher Gift ideas – Appreciation Week

    Photo Credit: www.the36thavenue.com

    If you're giving a Target gift card you'll definitely want to package it up in this free printable Target themed gift card holder.

    Easy Staff Appreciation Candy Gifts | Somewhat Simple Living

    Photo Credit: somewhatsimpleliving.com

    Fish themed printable snack packs are a cute DIY teacher gift that won't break the bank!

    Apple Teacher Gift Tag Printable

    Photo Credit: thecraftingchicks.com

    Teachers and apples go hand in hand so of course I had to include an apple themed DIy gift on the list!

    Teacher Appreciation Mani Thanks gift tag

    Photo Credit: lollyjane.com

    Help your teacher pamper herself with this nail polish gift with cute printable tag.

    Teacher Appreciation Cookies

    Photo Credit: apumpkinandaprincess.com

    No bakery required for these adorable teacher appreciation cookies you can make at home!

    “Berry” Teacher Gift Tags and Big $300 Giveaway!

    Photo Credit: tatertotsandjello.com

    Find some strawberry lotion or wrap up your favorite strawberry snack and gift it with this printable berry-themed tag.

    I Have To Ad-Mitt You're a Sweet Teacher

    Photo Credit: eighteen25.com

    Teachers who love to cook or bake will love this kitchen themed gift cleverly wrapped up in an oven mitt and gifted with a free printable tag!

    Toe-tally Awesome Teacher Gift Ideas | Eighteen25

    Photo Credit: eighteen25.com

    Another nail polish gift tag, because who doesn't need more colors!

    This post was originally published in August 2013 and updated in August 2020 to update links that no longer worked and add new projects to inspire you!

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    1. Kim @ seven thirty three says

      August 23, 2013 at 10:09 am

      Great round-up! Thanks for including my terra cotta apple. 🙂

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        August 23, 2013 at 11:10 am

        I love that apple-SO cute!!

        Reply
    2. Lizzy Allan says

      August 19, 2013 at 2:18 am

      wow, what lovely ideas. wish someone had given me one of these when I was teaching! Has definitely given me some ideas for my son's teacher's birthday 🙂 thank you!

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        August 21, 2013 at 7:27 pm

        You're so welcome! Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    3. Megan @ Our Pinteresting Family says

      August 16, 2013 at 7:43 am

      What fun ideas! I love that clothespin picture holder. 🙂

      Reply
    4. Di {CookTheTV} says

      August 12, 2013 at 5:36 pm

      Hi Melissa,
      Wow, great round up of ideas, love them! I think the photo stand clothespin is my fave:)
      Thanks for sharing. Pinning it to Mom Blog DIY Exchange Board.
      https://pinterest.com/cookthetv/mom-blog-diy-exchange/
      Thanks, Di

      Reply
    5. Carissa Bonham says

      August 12, 2013 at 11:39 am

      Thanks for including my projects. Great round up

      Reply
    6. Amy* says

      August 12, 2013 at 8:34 am

      So many great ideas! This is one heck of a roundup :). Thanks for including some of my projects.

      Amy*

      Reply
    7. keri @ shaken together says

      August 12, 2013 at 6:07 am

      Fun round up!! Pinning some of these great ideas!!

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        August 12, 2013 at 8:32 am

        Thanks Keri!

        Reply

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