Before you know it your kids will be out of school for the holidays. Make sure before they leave school, they give their favorite teacher a small token of their appreciation. Teachers are very easy to please, when it comes to receiving gifts from their students. Handmade gifts from their students are sure to make any teacher smile. Have your kids create this great gift designed by Cathie and Steve. All you need is a little Mod Podge to create an altered hand sanitizer bottle that will look so cute on their desk. All the materials needed are listed below. To find the complete step-by-step instructions click here.

PLAID Supplies

·       Plaid ® Hot Glue Gun Helpers

·       Mod Podge ® Hard Coat, 8 oz.

Other Supplies

Even though Thanksgiving is only 8 days away many people are already preparing for Christmas. Often times your kids want to help in decorating the home and giving gifts, so today we wanted to share with you a great project they can help create. Lyuba, of Will Cook For Smiles, created this Christmas Cookie Jar. It is so adorable and simple to make. Lyuba made this jar using Martha Stewart craft paints. Not only is this a great project to make for your home, but it would also make a great teachers gift for your kids to give. To learn how to make this for yourself click here. 

Do you have a busy little boy? Is he involved in several after school activities? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you should create this Fire Truck Message Board. Leave notes for your little fireman. Julie Lewis designed this project with FolkArt chalkboard paint. It is a great way to leave little reminders around for your little man. Keep him on schedule and on time with this adorable craft. A full list of supplies is listed below, along with their instructions. Enjoy!

PLAID Supplies

·       FolkArt ® Chalkboard Paint - Black, 8 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Engine Red, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - School Bus Yellow, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Licorice, 2 oz.

Other Supplies

Wood triangle
Fire engine stencil
Foam brushes
Masking tape
Transfer paper
Pencil

Instructions

1.    Tape off a center triangle. Paint outer edge of sign School Bus Yellow. Let dry then remove tape.

2.    Paint center triangle with Chalkboard Paint. Let dry then apply second coat and remove tape.

3.    Apply designs. Note: Let Chalkboard Paint cure for 24 hours. Lightly rub chalk over surface to condition.