The end of the school year is just around the corner and we’ve loved seeing what handmade gifts Cricut members have been making for teachers to show their appreciation. We’ve rounded up some quick ideas for meaningful gifts that don’t have to be expensive or elaborate.
Sophia Wilson is a primary school teacher from London. She wants to reassure parents that there is no expectation from teachers. “The last thing teachers want is families feeling the pressure to buy something. Spending time teaching your children, and seeing them develop is reward enough, it’s our job! However, if you really do want to bring in a small card or gift, there is nothing better than something that is handmade or personalised. We really appreciate the thought that goes into that.”
We couldn’t agree more! Sophia adds: “While I never refuse anything, as that would be rude, I believe we could swap some ‘traditional’ gifts for something personalised. A personalised gift means a lot more to me than something with a high price tag.”
Sophia isn’t the only one to feel this way. Carrie Ann, commented on a picture in the UK Cricut Creators Facebook group where a member had shared a picture of a gift she’d made from an upcycled food box. She said: “Honestly… As a teaching assistant, I can tell you that these are the gifts Teachers love the most. Everyone appreciates all gifts, but thoughtfully planned and handmade ones mean that little bit more x.
Swap expensive gifts for a personalised card
Most teachers would not want their pupils to feel as though they had to spend a lot of money on end-of-year gifts, particularly given the challenges many families have faced over the last 18 months. A personalised, handmade card always holds more meaning and is greatly appreciated.
Opt for a personalised tote bag over chocolates
Even though many teachers love chocolate, it’s not the healthiest of gifts, especially if you receive more than 25 boxes! People always appreciate personalised gifts like a tote bag.
Forget the toiletries, choose a longer-lasting gift
Again, although bath sets can be lovely, most teachers will already have a cupboard full that they just can’t use quickly enough. A small plant can bring joy everyday, and by personalising the pot with your Cricut, you can make the gift special for your child’s teacher. An inspiring quote like ‘Thank you for helping me grow’ or their favourite book/film quote is a nice extra touch.
With the Cricut Design Space app, you can even turn your child’s handwriting or drawings into vinyl. Taking a photo of it (top down) and upload it to the app. Encourage your child to draw a picture of their teacher or write a special message. You can then cut and apply these to a variety of gifts. Here’s one our UK and Ireland marketing manager made with her son’s handwriting.
For more crafty ideas, Miss Wilson has a crafty Instagram account mynotsosecretteachinglife.
What you’ve been making
Here are some more examples of what the Cricut community has made for teachers this end of term.
Zainab Jussab Suleman of Box Flair, created these adorable pen pots with a vinyl design and shared them in the Cricut UK Facebook group.
Diane Mackinnon had a great idea for a Head Teacher gift. She shared it on this post in the Cricut UK Facebook group.
Jade Burton shared her teacher gift in The Cricut Club UK Facebook Group. This handy gift will be used time and time again and will remind Mr Price of the very thoughtful pupil he taught.
Betty Kenna Clearly, a member of the Cricut Ireland Facebook group shared this lovely notebook that she paired with a personalised mug. A gift they’ll cherish and use throughout the year.
Sarah Callaghan chose some fabulous quotes for her teacher appreciation mugs. You can find similar phrases in the Cricut Design Space image library.
Alicia Curtis remembered to appreciate the crossing patrol too. She posted in the Cricut UK Facebook group with a lovely keyring and card.
We all love a rainbow; recently, people have given it much more significance, using it as a symbol of hope during the pandemic. This project, made by Sabrina Ball is the perfect handmade gift to mark the end of term after the difficult year schools have had.
Chloe Teakle sells her Cricut-made items in her shop Rose & Rae. This adorable gift set is sure to bring a smile, not only upon opening and unwrapping but also every day when in use!
Show us your creations! We’re eager to see the wonderful Teacher gifts you craft using your Cricut machine.
Don’t forget to share them with the community by tagging @cricut_uk on Instagram and TikTok. Additionally, consider publishing your project on Design Space to inspire others. Learn more about how to publish and share your projects in Design Space here.
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