1/10/11

Crayon Monogrammed Teacher Gift



I had some crazy idea to make a Christmas gift for my daughter's teacher.  I've never made anything like this before so I wasn't sure if it would even turn out.  Well, it did!  And, it was super easy - much easier than it looks.

Supplies:
Shadowbox frame
Exacto blade
Box of 24 crayons (I bought one of the huge box of about a zillion crayons thinking I'd need them all.  Nope, 24 would have been fine.)
Glue
Scrapbook paper


I finished it in about two hours - I thought it would take a lot longer.

After attempting to print an outline of a large letter "E", I gave up and decided to draw it freehand.  It was a lot easier that way.

I lightly outlined an "E" with pencil and then arranged several crayons horizontally to make sure the height of letter was about right.

Then, I started cutting and gluing the crayons to the paper.

Once finished, I gathered up the colorful shavings left over and glued them to the border of the name plate at the bottom.


I was very happy with how this turned out - It was inexpensive and fun to make.

But, best of all... Ms. "E" was very happy with her special Christmas gift! 

I'm thinking this would be cute in a kid's room or playroom too. 


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Posted by Sarah @ Sugar Bananas at 5:06 PM
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54 comments:

  2. This would even be cute in a kid's room!

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  4. This is one of the cutest and most creative ideas I've seen in a long time. We're getting ready to remodel our playroom, and these would be adorable hanging on the wall!!!

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  5. So Cute!I'll have to make one for the teachers I know now!

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  6. This is such an adorable idea!What a cute gift for almost anyone. I really like your blog. Such great tips and finds.

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  7. I love this, can't wait to make it for my sons teachers

    Kristie your newest follower from http://simplycraftyblog.blogspot.com/

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  8. What a great gift for a teacher. Love when ideas in our head work out! Thanks for linking this up to Scrappy Saturdays. Featuring this today!

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  9. this is such an adorable idea!! If you have a chance would love for you to come link up to Handmade Tuesdays @ Ladybug Blessings. www.ladybug-blessings.com

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  10. I have a similar one bookmarked and haven't made them yet. Thanks for the reminder! Maybe we'll do these for Valentine's Day gifts.

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  11. Very clever! What a cute idea for a gift (teacher, child, artist...).

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  12. I never would have thought of this for a teacher. very nice. I have a Monday link up over at www.creative2xmom.blogspot.com. You should stop by.

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  13. This is so cute! Saw this on one of the link parties and loved it!

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  14. What a great idea! I love it.

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  15. Great idea! Such a bright, fun decor item.

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  16. so cute! I want to to do this for my kids' rooms.

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  17. so cute! just when you think you've seen everything there is to see in blogland...:)
    along comes an awesome new idea!

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  19. How awesome is that?!

    I will have to remember for next year! Or maybe end of year gift!

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  20. what a cute idea!
    I love it.

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  21. So adorable! My first thought was that it would be fun for a kids room, but I didn't think about the playroom too. It could also be cute for a craft room! Thanks for sharing!

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  22. Very cute.What a great idea. Visiting from the link party at Someday Crafts

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  23. This is cute, and I have a lot of old crayons. Saw you over at Blue Cricket Design.

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  24. Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Craft Edition - I featured (TWICE) you today! - Mandy, www.craftedition.blogspot.com

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  25. I'm your newest follower! This is a really oirgianl idea. Haven't seen anything like this yet in blogland! I'd love for you to visit back!

    http://theloops13.blogspot.com/

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  27. That's so adorable and colorful! I would've loved to have received that when I was teaching :) Great job!

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  28. This is lovely, such a great idea and would be perfect for the kids play room, thanks for sharing

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  29. I bet that teacher will cherish that forever !
    Kammy

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  30. What a cute idea! I also love this for a child's room!

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  31. This is such an awesome idea, I would love to have you come and share at Fantastic Friday at http://ironvioletdesigns.blogspot.com

    Thanks

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  32. This was a great post!!! I am your newest follower and hope that you will come be a follower at my blog!!! brooke
    brookedouglass@yahoo.com
    Girl Boy Girl Inspired

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  34. Love it! I am a teacher and I would LOVE to get one of these!!!! I may get some shadow boxes to make these for my sons' teachers this weekend! Oh...I am your newest follower! Would love for you to visit me and follow back!!!!

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  35. This is SO cute. I have three Aunts...all teachers...I think I just found their next gift.

    Your newest follower, Jessica @ myworldmadebyhand.blogspot.com

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  37. This is just DARLING! The teacher would love it! I'm so glad you shared this on Cindy's Show and Tell!

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  38. wow, this is incredible! who would have thought?!
    love it!!!

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  39. What a great idea! I turned out beautiful!

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  40. That is the cutest thing ever! Thanks for linking to Home and Family Friday.

    Becca

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  41. Great idea, really adorable. I would love this hanging in my kids rooms!

    https://jennoreilly.wordpress.com/

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  42. WHat a GREAT idea! I think I may have to "borrow" that! :) Thanks for sharing!

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  43. LOVE the look! So cute, and unique too!

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  44. This is such a very cute project! Adorable...

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  45. What a great idea! I featured you today on my favorite things :)

    http://sunshineandchaucer.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-favorite-things.html

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  46. It might be the teacher in me :-), but I love this craft! So very cute.

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  48. This is one of the cutest things that I have seen in a long time.
    xo,
    Sena

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  49. So cute, creative, & cheap! Three words I love! Thanks for sharing...definitely book-marking this one!

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  50. I featured this on my blog, too! Please stop by to check it out and grab a featured button!

    http://she-wears-flowers.com

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  51. I love this! So creative. I found you through She Wears Flowers. Thanks for sharing!

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  52. Thanks for sharing this, I loved it so much I am featuring you this week!

    Be sure to stop by and grab a 'featured' button and link up more creations!

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  53. Hi Sarah, I saw this post on your sidebar yesterday and was so smitten with it that I "pinned" it on Pinterest. It's been getting massive repins. Just wanted to let you know how head-over-heels people were falling for your project over on the Pinterest boards. Jenn

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  54. Love, love, love, love, love this, Sarah!!! Just pinned it ... gotta remember this one.

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