Inspired by how much I enjoyed making my Mom’s paper bag scrap book and the desire to make a special homemade gift for a special retiring teacher that I had the opportunity to work with this past year as she taught a third child of mine I decided that another paper bag scrap book was the best gift I could give. Our kindergarten teacher had made the most amazing scrap books for each of my children the year she had them and I hoped she might enjoy being on the receiving end as much as we had.
Again, I alternated direction of the paper bags so that the openings and flaps would lay neatly and create interesting flaps and pockets for the scrap book. I found pictures of each of my children from the year she had had them and found quotes and poetry about teachers. Each of my children included a personal note as well, to make it more meaningful.
My second grade daughter enjoyed making an appreciation gift for her teacher modeled after my scrap book. Easy and fun… just takes time.
This was so much fun we spent more time making one for the retiring principal who had been so helpful to us through the years as well! Perhaps you will be inspired to make a personal gift that is both meaningful and inexpensive.
Of course, what better gift wrap for a paper bag scrap book than a brown paper bag! I love brown paper bags! Tied with kitchen twine and decorated with a sticker and a fresh spring flower, it was a festive looking package with a gift straight from the heart.
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