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How to Make Homemade Thank You Cards for Teachers

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By jenstewart
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Making homemade thank you cards for teachers is easy to do and is a creative way to give a thoughtful gift that is a personal expression.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Heavy card stock or photo matte paper
  • small photographs
  • hole punch and ribbon
  • printable gift card theme templates
  • stickers
  • scissors
  1. Step 1

    To make homemade thank you cards pick a thank you card from teachers card templates with a theme you like. You can find card templates of printable thank you cards over the internet. Next print them out on heavy card stock or photo matte paper.

  2. Step 2

    Make the homemade thank you cards into an envelope for your teachers by cutting a slit in each edge of the printable cards and folding over the edges.

  3. Step 3

    Create a free insert for your teachers homemade thank you cards by folding them in half along the guide line making sure to leave the design visible.

  4. Step 4

    Place the thank you cards in their envelopes and seal with tape or clear glue. A sticker can also be used to keep the envelope sealed. You can punch holes in cards or just tie ribbon around for a final homemade touch for your teachers.

Tips & Warnings
  • Make sure to fold the envelope edges toward the blank side
  • Photo stickers and ribbons punched through the envelope can be a nice homemade touch for your teachers
  • Don't forget to write or glue your thank you messages into your cards before you seal your envelope
  • Homemade thank you cards can be a great free last minute gift idea with thought that will impress your teachers

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on 2/2/2009 Nothing better that an personalized, homemade card. THANKS!!! *****

grimsleygl said

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on 1/30/2009 I love making my own cards on the computer. Thanks for this great idea. Hey...a picture of a finished product would be awesome if you can put one up sometime. I give this 5*'s and a recommend.

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on 1/16/2009 Easy and thoughtful craft idea for teachers. Thanks!

jl5080 said

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on 1/16/2009 This is lots of fun!

01Bri-Guy said

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on 1/16/2009 Great article!! I'm sure teachers would love this!!! 5*

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