So many teachers spend their own money to buy classroom supplies, and those costs really add up. This thoughtful gift offers a little financial aid -- and new pens and pencils too. They're presented with a keepsake desk accessory that's really fun to create.
| Prep Time: About 2 to 3 hours | |
| What you need: | |
| Empty, clean 28-ounce can
12- by 18-inch sheet of construction paper Scissors Small piece of white paper Colored markers Glue stick Color copy of a class photo Colored plastic or craft tape 15-inch length of 20-gauge wire Gift card from an office supply store New pens and pencils | |
| Seasons: Summer | |
| Materials: cans, paper | |
| Instructions: | |
| 1. | Carefully remove the can's label. Use it as a template to trace a rectangle on the construction paper. Cut out the rectangle, leaving some extra length to use as overlap. |
| 2. | Cut out a small rectangle of white paper, write your message for the garden sign with marker, and glue it near the center of the paper strip. |
| 3. | Cut out the faces from the class photo and use the glue stick to adhere them to the paper strip in a random pattern. With colored markers, draw a flower around each face, then add stems and leaves. Wrap the decorated paper strip around the can so that it overlaps, affixing the ends with glue stick. |
| 4. | Cover the top and bottom rims of the can with the colored tape, folding over the edges so they're hidden inside or under the can. |
| 5. | Shape the wire into a spiral. Cut a 3- by 5-inch piece of construction paper. Wrap it around the gift card and secure it with the glue stick. Affix a cutout drawing or sticker to the seam. Place the wrapped card into the spiral holder and put it in the can with the pens and pencils. |
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