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Homemade Gifts For Teachers, Neighbors, & Coworkers

December 16, 2021 2 min read

Flat lay of a BOOK CLUB tote with homemade gifts, jars, and a teacher gift tag on dark green fabric

 

3 Easy Homemade Holiday Gifts

 

One of the best parts of the holiday season is giving a gift you know the recipient will love! But we also know how difficult it can be to come up with ideas for each person on your list. So we're sharing 3 easy and affordable gifts for teachers, neighbors, and coworkers! Get the kids involved and make them together, and don't forget our free downloadable gift tags to complete the gifts!


1. Easy Holiday Gifts For Teachers: Book Tote Bag

The perfect accessory for any teacher is a tote to carry their library books or school essentials in. This cute and simple bag is easy to personalize or keep simple so they can use it anytime!

DIY teacher tote bag being painted with stencils and shown finished with BOOK CLUB lettering, alongside paint and brushes

How To Make Personalized Teacher Tote:

- Canvas Tote Bags

- Acrylic Paints (in the colors of your choice)

- Stencils

Begin by laying your tote bags completely flat, on a drop cloth to protect your work area. Stencil out your words or designs before painting if desired. Add paint to a plate then paint until you're satisfied! Let your artwork dry, then gift with our free Teacher gift tag and some ribbon.

DOWNLOAD FREE GIFT TAGS BELOW

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2. Easy Coworker Gifts: Single Serving Hot Chocolate

This gift will impress without breaking the bank! Give a cozy gift they can enjoy at their desks or take home to enjoy with a holiday movie. Delicious and the supplies go a long way!

Close-up of single serving hot chocolate gift with cocoa vials, sprinkles, plaid holder, and Have a cup of cheer card

How To Make Gourmet Hot Chocolate Gifts:

1. Glass or Plastic Vials

2. Hot Cocoa

3. Sprinkles

4. Marshmallows

5. Candy Canes

Fill your glass vial with your hot chocolate ingredients, layering them as you go. Tie your gift tag with some festive ribbon and add a candy cane to the bow.

DOWNLOAD  FREE GIFT TAGS BELOW 

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3. Easy Neighbor Gift Idea: Easy and Homemade Potpourri

This gift is sure to fill your neighbor's homes with Christmas cheer! It's is our favorite way to make any space smell amazing, naturally, and is so easy to make.

Stovetop simmer potpourri gift jars with citrus, cinnamon, cranberries, pine, and a Christmas instruction tag

How To Make Potpourri Stovetop Simmer:

1. Mason Jars

2. Cloves

3. Cinnamon Sticks

4. Oranges

5. Fresh Pine

6. Cranberries

Slice and dry your oranges in the oven (175° for 4-6 hrs) and let cool. Fill a mason jar with your ingredients, then tie string and your gift tag around the top. Remember the gift tag with this one as it has instructions on how to use in a stovetop simmer!

DOWNLOAD FREE GIFT TAGS BELOW

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Don't forget to grab our free downloadable holiday gift tags. They'll add the perfect finishing touch to each of these gifts!

  

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