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Friday, October 28, 2011

Teacher Appreciation Day

Hi all,

Today, in Queensland anyway, is Teacher Appreciation Day. A day to say thank you for being a great teacher.

My son has 2 teachers that share the week and a teacher aide who is there all the time. So I needed 3 quick and easy presents…nothing too over the top.

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I got the idea for fabric bookmarks from here. But of course I had to make them scrappier.

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You can use up some left over charm squares for these. For the flowers I used 4 matching fabrics and used the leftovers for the bookmark. So you would only need 5 charm squares per bookmark! And a piece of heavy interfacing.

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The flowers come from a book called Kanzashi in Bloom, but I have just found a tutorial here for you.

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I used metal buttons that you cover yourself. You can get the kits from the Haby Goddess. It is the first time I have used them and I am so in love…super easy to make and don’t they match so well?

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The bookmarks measure 10” x 2” and the flowers are 2” across diameter.

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11 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 28, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    How did you make those, we need three presents for Sophie's Kindy teachers

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  2. AnonymousOctober 28, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Don't worry about me, only saw the pictures and have now read your post, thank I will make some of those.

    grin

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  3. KarenOctober 28, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Seriously cool bookmarks. The teachers will love them.
    I have that book but cant get at it just yet.

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  4. JanetOctober 28, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I bet the teachers are going to appreciate these, they're perfect for a small gift. I know my DD will appreciate making these so I'll pass it on. The flowers are the icing on the top!

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  5. QuiltjaneOctober 28, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    They are lovely. What a wonderful way to show your appreciation for your teachers.

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  6. Oops-LahOctober 28, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Those bookmarks are awesome! I bet the teachers LOVED them!

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  7. AnonymousOctober 28, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    I am sure that the teachers will be very pleased. The flowers are wonderful and love the covered buttons.

    Jump Creations

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  8. ElyteOctober 28, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Great idea Jess, just perfect for the teachers.

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  9. KirstenNovember 2, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Love these bookmarks Jess. I will have to make one for mum for Christmas!! Nice to meet another Aussie blogger to:)

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  10. ToniNovember 3, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    We certainly did love them! They were our favourite presents, because they were handmade. Thanks Jessica

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  11. Jodie @ The Haby GoddessNovember 17, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    What a gorgeous gift Jess! Perfect for end of year teacher gifts too.

    Thank you for giving the link to the button kits - they're a little addictive aren't they :)

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