Top 10 Teacher Christmas Gifts (written by a TEACHER!)


"...Many a time I have asked myself, “What should I get for Teacher Christmas Gifts?!” Which seems a little silly since… I am a teacher! Nevertheless… at times I still struggle!

So… I asked myself… As a teacher, what would I want (or not want) for Christmas?

(*Note: teachers do not “expect” gifts, and a hand written note is wonderful, too!)..."

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Picture Frame Luminaries


"...I am REALLY, REALLY excited to share these picture frame luminaries with you today.  They are perfect for your HOLIDAY table or really…any time of the year!  I am pretty sure I will find a place for this up year round!..."

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Christmas Card Ladder Display


"...Make pretty holiday cards part of your decor by displaying them on a painted ladder.

Tuck the cards over or between bungee cords screwed in place in an X pattern.

Add hooks to the sides to hang stockings or candy-filled cones..."

Read more at Better Homes and Gardens

Grinch Pills


Make your own "Grinch Pills" goodie bags. Design a printout for the bags & fill with green M&Ms. This site shows you how. There are pictures, a "Grinch Pills" verse, and more information to get you started.

Read more at Crafty Girl 21!

Christmas Letter Tips


"...Christmas letter writing should be fun, but many people worry so much about what they’re writing and how they’re writing it that they become paralyzed with fear. Relax! Here are 10 simple tips to help you write a great family Christmas letter and have more time to shop for Christmas gifts...."

Read more at Christmas Letter Tips.com

DIY Christmas Canvas


"...This brightly-colored Christmas collage is a great festive addition to bookshelves, nightstands, or coffee tables during the holidays. To make, paint a 6-inch stretched canvas with red acrylic paint; let dry. Referring to the photo, use decoupage medium to adhere a hill shape torn from sheet music to the bottom of the canvas. Evenly cover a..."

Read more at Better Homes and Gardens

Angel Wings Tutorial

"...Probably one of the most popular Christmas traditions out there is to act out the story of Jesus’ birth...

I think it is a great way to help kids visualize Christ’s birth and understand this miraculous event. We usually use the typical dish towels, rubber bands, and bath robes for our costumes - this works great – or it did, until I called my friend Emily the other day and she was making angel wings for her little girl to wear in their nativity play. After thinking she was crazy, she explained how easy they were to make so I went to see them and fell in love!."

Find Tutorial at How Does She...

Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Men

"...This is the original 50 Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Men, but I have taken everyone’s ideas and more and created this new post: NEW AND IMPROVED LIST OF OVER 100 IDEAS!..."

Get ideas at thelifeoflulubelle.com

Christmas Scavenger Hunt

"...A totally fun idea for the kiddos to add to the excitement of Christmas is to create your own scavenger hunt. This year, we are going to have one on Christmas Eve...

I'm going to have them running all over the house for clues. The last one will lead them to one present that they can open that night..."

Read more at Urban Daisies

12 Piece Clay Nativity

I love this clay nativity from Then she made... They are adorable and will be all the more special being homemade! They are made from Sculpey. You can make them for your own family or try the Nativity Club idea.

There are individual tutorials of the 12 piece set.

Nativity tutorials (under Christmas)

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Easy Paper Christmas Tree


"...I'm excited to share with you an easy paper project that is a great craft for kids! {and you!!} plus, they're very inexpensive to make with few supplies.

  1. Take 1 sheet of 12x12 card stock and wrap around to form a cone shape. Secure in place with..."

Instructions continued at Design Dazzle

Matchbox Advent Calendar


"...Ready for an easy Christmas project? How about an advent calendar that you could actually finish before December 1st?!

It's made from a spray painted cookie sheet and matchboxes covered with scrapbook paper. Each day, a box is opened to reveal a treat or a piece of paper with an activity written on it. The matchboxes have magnets on the back so that they stick to the cookie sheet..."

Read more at The Craft Patch

Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Women

"...I love stocking gifts! It seems like it’s easier to do stockings for females because all that girly stuff is small and fits in the sock. Plus. guys are always harder to shop for; anyone else with me on that?

As part of my Christmas Gift Ideas series/please don’t talk about, show me pictures of, or offer me food, I present to you Stocking Stuffers for Women of almost all ages..."

Read more at thelifeoflulubelle.wordpress.com