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Want to give your teacher a Christmas gift but don’t know what to give? DIY teacher Christmas gifts will be your wonderful ideas, which not only avoid the embarrassment of price, but also reflect your intentions. Come and take a look at the DIY teacher Christmas gift ideas we have prepared and give your teachers a unique gift!

 

DIY Teacher Thank You Video

Making a video is obviously not difficult in today’s era. You only need to invite your classmates to record blessing words or performances in advance, then edit them together and match them with appropriate background music to create a perfect Christmas thank you video!

In the field of DIY, video production can be said to be the simplest one, but it is also the most modern one, which can intuitively reflect your gratitude and love for teachers. That would be a sweet gift for sure.

 

Handmade cards and bookmarks

Create a special handmade card or bookmark that says thank you to your teacher or add some fun Christmas-themed elements. This gift is simple and easy to make while still expressing your gratitude to your teacher.

If you don’t know how to make it or lack inspiration, you can read our previous article about Gift Tag Christmas. In fact, Christmas gift tags are essentially a kind of bookmark. I’m really looking forward to your finished product~

 

DIY vase

If your teacher is a flower lover and usually sends out some of her own flower arrangements, or you have seen beautiful bouquets on her desk, then a DIY vase may be a good idea for you.

It is said to be a DIY vase, but you actually don’t need a real vase, tin can, jar, canister, tea pot, bucket, mug that is no longer used, all available.

The easiest way to decorate a plain vase is with paint! Paint the interior or exterior for a unique look. If you want to create a natural vase with a natural feel, wrap the outside of the container with branches or twine.

Drill a hole the diameter of a test tube out of a piece of wood of appropriate size, and then fix the test tube inside. This is also a very interesting microscopic plant vase.

In addition, you can also go to those pottery shops that allow you to express your creativity and make pottery vases as your special handmade gift for teachers.

 

Handmade flower bouquet

No one is happy to receive flowers, except those with pollen allergies. So remember to ensure that the person receiving the gift does not have similar symptoms is also a very important prerequisite.

The flowers that are more suitable for Christmas and teachers are:

Poinsettias: These are classic Christmas flowers known for their vibrant red and green foliage.

Roses: Red, white, or festive-colored roses can add a touch of elegance to the bouquet.

Carnations: One of the best basic flowers for bouquets for teachers. You can usually choose pink, but Christmas red should be your first choice.

Lilies: Lilies represent purity and are a suitable embellishment in any bouquet.

Berries: Including some holly berries or other festive berries can add a seasonal touch to the bouquet.

With the help of these flower language and definitions, I believe you can choose a bouquet that expresses your gratitude to your teachers!

 

Baked goods

How can Christmas be without delicious Christmas cookies, gingerbread men, cakes or chocolates! The preparation method is not difficult, most of them are just a combination of biscuits and different toppings. If you are interested in baked goods Christmas gifts, then take a look at our previous article: Christmas Gift Exchange Ideas for 2023: Handmade Snacks. This article has already covered the materials and production methods of many types of Christmas snacks, so I won’t go into details here.

 

DIY flowerpot

There is not much difference between DIY flower pots and DIY vases, except that the vase needs to be filled with soil and water, while the vase only needs to be beautifully arranged and able to hold water.

Considering the functionality of the flowerpot, you need to pay attention to the size of the flowerpot. Generally speaking, it is typically in the range of 6.6 inches (W) by 2.6 inches (H) or similar dimensions.

Of course, the idea of going to a pottery shop to complete a pottery work still works. You can also use small wood chips to make a perimeter decoration similar to a fence. Each wood chip is painted in a different color. The height of the wood chips does not need to be too regular to show a natural beauty.

 

Handmade decorations

Hand-beaded pendants, hand-woven scarves or gloves can all make special gifts.

Beading has become very popular in recent years, so it is also the one I recommend. You can buy material packages for making in many places, which usually include all kinds of fancy and beautiful beads, jewelry wire or thread, etc. If you need more precise operation, you can also prepare a clasp or jump ring, if you want to turn the pendant into a necklace, you will need a clasp or jump ring to attach it to a chain. and jewelry pliers, these will be useful for cutting the wire, shaping it, and attaching the clasp.

 

Handmade photo frame

There are many wonderful ideas suitable for photo frames. You can directly cover the entire photo frame with small wooden branches, small pom-poms, stickers, etc., and determine the aesthetic direction of the photo frame through a unified style.

In fact, a transparent glass bottle and two long wooden blocks are both magnificent photo frames created in a simple style.

 

DIY Teacher Christmas Gift Basket

Gift blue is a good idea. You can put some small items, food or skin care products that the teacher will like in it, and then decorate it with colored paper or bows.

You don’t have to worry too much about gift baskets. Just put whatever you think of into it. Try to choose Christmas packaging as much as possible, or wrap it yourself with red and green wrapping paper. In this way, no matter how you place the items, you can achieve the desired effect. A very nice visual effect.

Some recommended items to include in your DIY teacher Christmas gift basket: high-quality chocolates, cookies, or other indulgent treats, scented candles in Christmas fragrances, a selection of gourmet teas or coffees, spa products with luxurious bath salts, lotions, or face masks, small Christmas ornaments or decorative items, etc.

And don’t forget to write a heartfelt note expressing gratitude and warm wishes for the upcoming Christmas.