How to Make Homemade Thank You Cards for Teachers
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.
Things You'll Need
- Heavy card stock or photo matte paper
- small photographs
- hole punch and ribbon
- printable gift card theme templates
- stickers
- scissors
Instructions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
- Photo Credit flickr
Comments
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Gerrie Grimsley
Jan 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. -
Upon-Request
Jan 16, 2009
Easy and thoughtful craft idea for teachers. Thanks! -
jl5080
Jan 16, 2009
This is lots of fun! -
01Bri-Guy
Jan 16, 2009
Great article!! I'm sure teachers would love this!!! 5*