Friday, December 16, 2011

Teacher Gift Bags

At my oldest son's school, the teachers have wish lists for classroom supplies.  I grabbed a few tags for each teacher. I decided to go with a good rule of thumb K*I*S*S- "Keep It Simple Silly".  My natural inclination is to do a detailed project but this is not always possible. Today I am sharing not only with my readers but the readers at She's A Sassy Lady.
I realized I needed a bag of some kind to put the items in. I found these unfinished bags at Joann's.  They came in a 6 pack for $4.99.  I then used a 40% off which made this a very affordable gift wrap option. Plus I could make these bags very quick (added bonus!).  I started by cutting a 12 by 12 sheet to 9 by 12 inches. This left a nice border on the edges.
I then cut my images from Gingerbread.  I bought this cartridge last year in a bundle.  I had not used it and I have to say this is an easy cartridge to cut and layer.  I am going to do some cuts for the boys to play with next week during winter vacation. Here is my sizing (real size off):
Candy 4 inches
Gingerbread Girls 6.0 inches
Holly 5 inches
Next I cut these tags from Art Philosophy at  2.0 inches.  I stamped this sentiment from Pink By Design "Gratitude" set.  I added some twine to the top of the tags to tie to the bags.
Finally I assembled the bags.
 
Here are my other designs.  I made a total of 5 in about an hour. 

  I hope you like this super simple project. This week I am doing giveaways each day. Today I am giving away a multi pack of Stickles, a stamp set from Recollections and a bag of rhinestones.  
All you have to do is:
  • Be a follower or subscriber
  • Leave a comment on this post
You have all week to enter into each giveaway.  
Here is Monday's Link Snowflake Luminaries
Here is Tuesday's Link 3D Cone Christmas Trees
Here is Wednesday's Link Rosette Ornaments
Here is Thursday's Elegant Gift Card Holder
 ***This giveaway has ended***



80 comments:

Tinatealy said...

The gift bags are very adorable. And they seem very simple to make. Thanks for sharing

gaterlady said...

Thanks so much for sharing your ideas.I always look forward to your posts as they are always so creative & useful

Marjorie said...

What a cute idea! and it also a good way to use paper that is in our stash.

I am a follower via email and look forward to receiving your creative updates.

Marjorie from TX

Sandy Ference said...

These bags will be perfect for the candles that were bought for his teacher's. So simple, but I sure need the ideas, because I didn't think of it own my own :)
sandy17897@comcast.net

lindagk23 said...

Elizabeth I love your gift bags and tags! They are adorable! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent with us! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas! lindagk23@aol.com

Deneen said...

Love the simplicity of the bags yet they are so cute. I love the Gingerbread cartridge for making tags too.

jdkentinc at aol dot com

cathy said...

Gotta love K.I.S.S. projects. Neat idea for the teachers to have tree tags so they don't get 30 coffee mugs/lotions/etc., but still it is fun to get the "practical" gifts in something festive and fun (plus they can re-gift the gift bag which is a second gift!)

maggie klein said...

Thank you so much for the idea.Great job as always!

Diana said...

Those bags are adorable! I wish I had my cricut when my kids were younger! They are grown and one still in college!! The teachers will love it! Thanks for a chance to win too :)

bdcampers@msn.com

Diana said...

Oops, I've been a follower for a while now too!

surfnfroggie said...

OMG Am I the first to post today, wow that never happens! Oh Elizabeth your gift bags look awesome! I have this cartridge and I haven't used it yet either. After seeing your gift bags I know just what I am going to do! Thanks for all you share!

Anonymous said...

These are so quick easy to make and simply adorable! This is just what I needed. TFS

KimMJ
bast830@comast.net

SugarBear said...

I'm usually not the first to comment? Early bird today . . . I guess. I've really enjoyed your projects/tutorials this week and just signed up to receive your posts. They are all worth taking the time to view. Nice and easy bags today.

tani said...

These gift bags are so cute. Very good idea.

SugarBear said...

Hi, again? Not sure what happened but this is my second post. Just repeating here . . . I've really enjoyed your projects/tutorials this week and just signed up to get your posts yesterday. Really nice detail on everything. Cute quick bag idea. Thanks for sharing! I look forward to more inspiration.

Momof4inArlington said...

I tend to be detail oriented myself. Thank you so much for the reminder that simplicity is not only sometimes necessary, but also acceptable. Especially during the bustle of the holidays!

Anonymous said...

The bag holders are quite original and very cute. TFS. I am a new subscriber and enjoy your post.

Dianne Bell - Sewpro02@Aol.com

Beanner said...

Hi Elizabeth
Thank's for sharing all your ideas .
Would love chance to win in your drawing.
Happy Holidays
beanner1@ charter.net

LeighAnnH said...

Nice! And love the fact they can be made quickly.

Dawn, RI said...

Love the Gingerbread cartridge, simple and cute, love the bags
Dawn RI

Rosemarie said...

I love the saying on the gift tag - so sweet. Beautiful project!

Pamela said...

Great teacher bags! I wish I had my Cricut back when I was making teacher presents. Now I am using it for package decorations.
Thanks for the inspiration.

rhonda said...

I love the bags you have made. This is just the idea I needed for a gift I needed to "wrap". Will give this project a try tonight!

ScrappyChick said...

I love how "simple" this project really is. I struggle with getting everything done because I try to make everything over the top. Thanks for showing me simple is still wonderful!

hmooney134@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Super cute gift bags!
Kelly bloss4@sbcglobal.net

missstamper said...

I love the Gingerbread cartridge, but have yet to use mine! Your project has inspired me to get busy!

ckeller219 said...

I have really enjoyed your creations this week. I have subscribed so I can keep following your great ideas. Thanks for sharing and Happy Holidays.

Merilee Lane said...

Very cute bags! You did a great job.

Thank you for the chance to win! Happy holidays to you and your family!

Merilee
merileelaneatgmaildotcom
merileelane.blogspot.com

barbp said...

A very simple way to make a gift extra special. Thanks for sharing your idea. I didn't think I liked the Gingerbread cartridge but may have to rethink that as the layers do look very nice.

SeaTF said...

I always bite off more than I can chew so these simple ideas are great for me. And I also have that cartridge but didn't realize how cute the images turn out. I will have to test it out now. Thanks so much!

Sheila aka SassyLady said...

These gift bags are wonderful... simple to make, cost efficient and beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us today at She's A Sassy Lady!

DonnaSue said...

It's so nice to see all your ideas. I know I couldn't come up so many. Nice job!

Brenda said...

Elizabeth - simple yet very cute and can be used for the male teachers as well. Another stop on my putting tomorrow, so I can make these.

Wandeezy said...

I was having issues trying to figure out what to send in for my son's teachers... Now I can use this idea to go a long with.
Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Love the gift bags and they seem easy to make.
sekala45@roadrunner.com

meredemaison said...

Simply wonderful! I love this cartridge and your bags are great! TFS!

CLM-cindylu2u said...

I LOVE your Kiss Technique, my kind of technique!! They look fabulous!!

MizMaryAnn said...

Such a great idea. I've been a follower for a long time and always look forward to seeing what you're going to post next.

Marilyn said...

As a former teacher, I can guarantee they will be thrilled with these.

centralNYscrapper said...

These gift bags would be great for many people. Thanks for sharing.

Bunnyfreak said...

Great CAS design.

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

These are so much fun! Love decorated gift bags!!! ALways needed! Thank you!
Lisa

Sue D said...

Cute and easy gift bags!
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I love those bags!!!! I just did something similar for a Gal Pal. So inexpensive & quick!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! Chelle
kweenbee_612@yahoo.com

Tracy P. said...

I love this simple yet smart idea-the options are ENDLESS for this sort of project. I will never buy a patterned gift bag again! Thanks for the chance to win!

Tanya said...

Oh my goodness! Such a clever idea! I have the Gingerbread cartridge, but haven't used it yet! Well, today is the day for that! Thanks for sharing!
Tanya Thompson
tanya.thompson53@gmail.com

Crystal said...

Such cute gift bags. I like the KISS philosophy this time of year!

carol said...

Love the bags. Enjoyed your post.

CBK said...

Such a great idea!! Cant wait to see what you make next!!

coolmommaweed said...

Just discovered your blog when yesterday's elegant gift card box was featured on another blog. So glad I found it. Love your work! I am now a subscriber. Thanks for sharing.
Coolmommaweed@yahoo.com

Tammy Jones said...

These bags are so cute. Beautiful yet so simple. Thanks for sharing!

Tammy
jonestammyp@bellsouth.net

Lady Fair said...

Very cute gift bags, thanks for sharing!

lflinesatcomcastdotnet

Sandy said...

What a great idea. Thanks for all your creations.

Nanette said...

Cute bags! I also like the "kiss" method although I seem to have trouble using it a lot.

marg0006 said...

What pretty cards. Thanks for the giveaway chance.
marg0006@verizon.net

elizabeth s said...

Wish I would have followed you KISS advice! Your bags are super cute! TFS

JuPooh65 said...

The gift bags are GREAT!! I made about 25 of them and sold at a craft sale. Everyone loved them! Thanks for sharing. :D

Cherri said...

I like K.I.S.S. to. Beautiful gift tags! Thanks.

Karen S. said...

Great gift bags! I didn't think I wanted the Gingerbread cartridge, but now I definitely do! Thanks for the chance to win!

karenskapin at yahoo dot com

Terria said...

The gifts are very cute and fairly simple love it !! TFS:)

Mickey's Craft World said...

I JUST LOVE THESE GIFT BAGS...VERY CUTE!!

MICKEY
mickeysworld01@comcast.net

Michelle said...

These are such a cute idea and I love the sentiment for a teacher... I'm actually new to your blog I saw you on another blog that I follow I actually saw your Rosette ornaments and I was hooked.
Now I'm a follower and an email sugscriber to your blog.

Thanks for the chance to win!!!

Michelle
mpetrovich23 at yahoo dot com
http://peanutbutterandjellydesigns.blogspot.com

ehbost said...

Great bags. Love how simple they are.TFS

Candace said...

love these bags Liz!!!

Candace
scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com

CLM-cindylu2u said...

Super cute bags, they will love them!!

GailPellegrin said...

What a cute simple idea. Thanks for the inspiration.

gailpellegrin@att.net

Heather DG said...

Your bags turned out so cute! Always a struggle not go all out when creating - but I think you found a good balance here with your KISS plan...they look great! Thanks for sharing!

kimberly said...

great teacher gifts!!!!

Happyscrapin said...

Love your gift bags!! They turned out so cute and I love they are simple and inexpensive to make!

plese.cathy at yahoo dot com

lilscrappers said...

Like you, I always want to get fussy, lol. THese are quick and beautiful. All week has been inspiring :)

Sara said...

I love your giveaways! Thank you so much for having them!

Sara said...

I love these projects! And thanks for the great giveaways!

flipflopmom said...

Love the gift bag - great sentiment on the tag! Thanks for sharing. Follower via email
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littlen said...

very cute gift bags. i'm sure any teacher would love to receive one of these.
i'm a follower.
littlen44 at gmail dot com

Missie said...

Simple, yet beautiful! Perfect for teacher gifts!

Sage said...

love the sentiment...teachers need to hear that much more often. thx for the chance to win!

ckeller219 said...

These were great. I had 3 birthdays this week and they made up so quick. Thanks for all your great ideas.

Doris P. said...

so so so cute! i love re-creating bags!! they will love their bags!! parkernana5@cox.net

Amy E said...

I need to wrap, and now I'm inspired! Thank you!!

amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

williase said...

Love the simplicity!!!

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