Here’s a cute idea for a teacher gift that will cost you very little coin! It would also be super cute in a kid’s room, or as a kiddie birthday gift. You can find a box of crayons and a frame at the dollar store. Print out your background with the teacher’s name, and create a monogram out of crayons, breaking them to get the right widths. Glue crayons on, pop in the frame, and you’re ready to go back to school! You can also substitute other school supplies such as colored pencils or regular #2 pencils. Oh, and don’t forget to check the school supply bins at your local department stores for even better prices on crayons! [click here for original project]
*Update* Lisa from Well How Nice wrote a tutorial with some great tips for getting clean cuts on your crayons. Click here.
Project Estimate:
- Frame, $1
- Box of crayons, $1
- Glue, on hand
Total: $2
(Sidenote, somewhat unrelated but I liked this: Here’s a great thought-provoking article about giving teacher’s gifts, and what teachers REALLY want)

18 Comments
Jessica
my goodness. I will have to tuck this idea away for when J is in school!
Vone
I have the supplies to make one of these for my friends little boy and I haven’t got my act together. This idea has been tucked away for awhile. Love it.
Cassandra Watson
Cute idea! I just made some new crayons from old broken crayons. Love it!
Amy @ Living Locurto
This is awesome! What a nifty thrifty idea. thanks!
Paige
I am really thinking about trying this with pencils for our home office. :)
Heather
What a cute idea! This would be great on a classroom wall. Thanks for linking to me!
Cheryl
Very neat idea and easy for kids to do.
lisa
Thanks for the link to my blog!! :D