The end of the school year is upon us and the craziness has begun. Class picnics, field trips, field days, parties, teacher gifts and class gifts. I think the schools create the parental chaos on purpose. Because like right now, I am in a bit of a panic over having three kids to entertain all day long, every day for an entire summer and that whole going to school year around starts looking better and better to me. But with all these end of the year activities and reports, projects etc.I suddenly just want it to be over. I'm thinking "Fine I'll take responsibility for my own kids for a couple of months. Just give me a break! Sheesh!"
Now that I have gotten completely off track. Let me share with you this super cute inexpensive class gift idea I found at Hot Mama Makeovers.
The Kool-Aid was on sale at the grocery store and Joann's had the straws marked 40% off. Now I just needed some festive packaging. I went into my scrapbooking supplies and found some fun patterned cardstock and my handy dandy Cricut machine. My Kool friend K loaned me her Bags Tags Boxes and More cartridge and I set to work.
I cut "tag pocket 1" (tgpkt>1) with window at 9". You only get two per 12x12 page. Save the window cutout for gift tags. I paired the striped tag with the polka dot pocket and vice-versa. Marks are cut into the paper to show you where to fold it.
I used adhesive strips to close the back flaps. If you use a lighter weight paper without the texture, I think any type of adhesive would work. Then you just slide in the Kool-Aid.
Lay straw in flap, fold over hold together with glue dot.
Now you just need some finishing touches. Remember that tag we saved? Punch a hole and tie on with some cute ribbon.
Here's to you having a KOOL summer
and to me keeping my KOOL with three wild kids running amok!
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very cute! thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday!
Posted by: creativejewishmom/sara | May 22, 2011 at 09:47 PM
So sweet! I love the packaging!
Posted by: Michelle Paige | May 22, 2011 at 11:53 PM
I absolutely love this--I was excited to share it on my Friday Favorites on Calico and Cupcakes. I ran to Target today and got the Kool Aid packets on clearance, along with some cute, summery straws. I can't wait to go grab some scrapbooking paper and start assembling these cute gifts!
Posted by: Chiara Hawley | May 27, 2011 at 01:45 PM
Genius! I wish I had seen this before my son's last day of 1st grade. Oh well, maybe a birthday party favor! :)
Posted by: TheBargainBabe | May 29, 2011 at 12:33 PM
This ia a great gift! I received one gift when I was a teacher- a thank you note- still have it- it meant the world to me I would love it if you shared this with Workshop Wednesday!
Posted by: karen | June 01, 2011 at 06:12 PM
This cool art thing can also be used though its not summer. I guess it would be a perfect gift for someone on a special day. Thanks for the idea!
Posted by: fathers day clothing | June 01, 2011 at 08:53 PM
That is the BEST idea! I definitely have to make those. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Randi | June 05, 2011 at 07:35 PM
So glad you stopped by and shared the "good hands" bucket, the tea cup gift card and the Kool Aid gift card holder...they are all so creative! Can't wait to see what you share next month!
Smiles!
Jami
Posted by: Jami | June 12, 2011 at 11:40 PM