September is nearing and guess what? Teachers’ Day is just round the corner! We’re sure your teachers will cherish the flowers and/or cards but they’ll definitely appreciate something more practical. With so many teachers to gift and with a limited budget, why not give these affordable and gorgeous DIYs a try? 

#1 Twine Coasters

Get a ball of basic twine for less than $10 at any craft store and twist away! Coil the twine around itself and dab superglue along the twirl until your desired size. You can even draw or paint on initials and simple patterns to make it more personal. 

#2 Peg Frame

Don’t belittle the power of a simple wood peg! They can be repurposed in so many ways, you can read all about it here. As for a Teacher’s Day gift, make a peg frame for your teacher so that none of their memos will be lost! All you need is a cardboard, wooden pegs, glue and an adhesive hook. Let your creative juices flow and cut it into any shape you want!

#3 Frame Flowers

Why get fresh flowers that won’t last forever when you can make a pressed flower display that will! Sandwich the flowers or leaves in a tissue and press them with books – once dried, place them in the frames. Get two frames and use both glass panels for one display so that the pressed flower will be in place and viewable from both sides.

#4 Textured Spray Paint Stationery

Don’t fork out extra money for those pretty granite textured stationery you see at novelty stores. Give a pencil holder or file divider that expensive stone-veneer look instantly with textured spray paint! You can even play around with pens, pencils, paper clips, staplers and scotch tape holders.

#5 Dip Dye Pots

Help brighten up your teacher’s desk with these adorable dip-dyed mini pots! Fill up a bowl halfway with water and pour in some fabric dye in your favourite hue. Dip your ceramic pot halfway, hold for 5 seconds then remove from water. Dip the pot again, lower then the first line and hold for 10 seconds and remove. Dip the pot for the third time and hold until your desired darker shade. Leave it to dry and you’re done!

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If you’re whipping up bake goods for Teachers’ Day, check out these baking charts that will make you a pro and impress everyone with your baking skills.