5 Cute Back to School Projects from SVGCuts

Do you have kids going back to school this week?  Do you know any teachers?  Why not try some of these cute back to school themed projects from SVGCuts.com?  You'll definitely have fun making them! 

I will list the projects from simplest to more difficult to create.  This is purely subjective, as some of you may find some things harder and others easier than I did.  Even when I had a bit of difficulty putting things together, I was happy with the outcome, so give them a try!  All of the links to the kits these projects are in will be listed at the end.

Every one can use a card, even if it isn't for back to school but to simply send a greeting to your child's teacher or someone you know who's a teacher.

This card was really quick to put together.  Just add a little embossing and it goes a long way!

Believe it or not, this backpack took less than five minutes to assemble!

My daughter suggested I needed something to go inside, and what did she suggest?  Books, of course!  I made some mini notebooks to stick inside, but you could fill it with any goodies for your child.

Here's a nice gift any teacher would appreciate!

This project was quite easy, but making the cards was a little time consuming, so don't start this if you're in a rush!  I made six notecards and six envelopes suitable for a teacher to send a note.  Add your teacher's name to the front and you have a super personalized gift!

Planning to give your teacher or student a little something that needs a box?  This one is perfect!

This adorable apple opens up so you can place a sweet gift inside!  Since this one is three dimensional, it takes a little more patience to put together.  It is still pretty easy, and the wow factor is awesome!  The main thing to remember is to take your time while gluing, holding each piece and letting the glue dry as you go.

Last but not least, another gift box any student or teacher would love.

Of all the projects listed here, the pencil box was the most difficult for me to put together.  Putting the wood part onto the pencil was a challenge, but overall I'm very happy with the outcome.  

I added a scalloped edge for a little more embellishment at the top since I didn't want to use the numbers that came with this file.  The black part of the apple on the front is cut from chalkboard paper which was perfect for writing the sentiment.

So, that's it!  Five really cute projects you'll have a blast making for a teacher or student!  Imagine how impressed the recipients will be!

Which projects are you making for back to school this year?  Please tell me about them!  If you have any questions about the projects listed here, ask in the comments and I'll do my best to answer!

SVG Kits Used: 
Back To School (Books on front of backpack)
Back to the Books (Backpack, Cards for teacher)
Miss Baker's Classroom (Apple)
School Days (Apple card, Pencil box)

Have a Crafty Day! 

*I'm an affiliate for SVGCuts because I love them and YOU will too!
 

Teacher Appreciation Gift

So this past week was teacher appreciation week.  I may get some flack for this, but I usually don't participate in this event.  I find it more appropriate to thank my childrens' teachers at the end of the year and according to my desire to do so.  I guess you could say I don't like being told what to do.  That being said,  when I learned my daughter's teacher was a Washington Nationals fan, I decided I had to make this baseball cap and card for her, and I didn't want to wait until the end of the year.  I had the crafting itch, and I was desperate to make something with the purpose of giving it away.  Check it out, I'm pretty happy with the outcome.

Hit it right out of the park!

This project is an example of using something I thought I never would.  I'm not a baseball fan, in fact, sports just aren't my thing, and thankfully my husband and kids aren't sports lovers either.  So I never thought I'd use this file from the Fun and Games SVG Kit at SVGCuts.com, but it's really hard not to buy their files (let's just say I'm a little addicted, ok?).  How happy I was when I got to put it to good use!  I have to remember crafting isn't only about making things I like, it's about making things for others to bring them some joy, whether or not I like them!  (Well, duh!)  Plus, I had a lot of fun making this and as it turns out, I love it! 

Using Make The Cut!, I altered the baseball in the file to add the 'Thank You' and I used a thin font from Lettering Delights and a Silhouette sketch pen for the teacher's name.  The card base is from the Cards For Moms SVG Kit also at SVGCuts.com. I cut a little of the bottom off of the card since I didn't need the extra space.

Here's the inside and back of the cap.

A few small details

I had cut out the 'W' to put on the front of the card, but when I decided not to use it I thought putting it inside the cap was a nice added touch.  While looking at the Washington Nationals caps I also noticed most of them had the major league baseball logo on the back so I decided to include it on mine.  I found all of the logos by doing a Google search.  I then traced them in Make The Cut! and did a print and cut with my Cameo.  

So that's it, a fun gift for a teacher who happens to love baseball, and chocolate, which is what I filled it with.  My daughter said her teacher loved it, and that's the joy in crafting.

Here's what I used:
Make The Cut!
Silhouette Cameo
Silhouette Red Sketch Pen
American Crafts Cardstock
Fun and Games SVG Kit
Cards For Moms SVG Kit
LD Cursive Thin Font

Go create some joy and Have A Crafty Day!

(I am an affiliate for Make The Cut! because I love it!)