hello!
we are the sisters fromeighteen25
and we are beyond thrilled to be posting over here on the awesome blog how does she!
we’d like to share an idea for the first day of school.
just a little gift for the teachers.
your kids will be getting an A+ before they are even asked to pick up a pencil!
what you’ll need:
a chinese take out box. (we picked ours up at michael’s craft store)
fortune cookies. (you can find them at smart n final or albertsons)
the label. (Download Fortunatetohaveyou)
a 4″ scalloped circle.
a sheet of tissue paper.
ribbon.
optional: milk chocolate melts and sprinkles/jimmies.
now all you need to do is:
print your label and cut it out. (we used a 3″ circle punch)
glue the label to the scalloped circle and attach to the front of the box.
add the sheet of tissue paper to the bottom of the box.
and fill it up with fortune cookies.
tie a bow on the handle.
it’s as simple as that…
now if you want to earn extra credit:
follow the instructions on the bag for melting the chocolate.
dip half of the cookie in the chocolate and then set it on some wax paper.
while the chocolate is still wet. sprinkle on some sprinkles or jimmies.
then wait for the chocolate to harden and fill your boxes with them.
for the next two weeks,
we’ll be sharing some other fun back to school ideas.
so please come on over and check them out.
thanks for having us!
Thanks for the fun idea – what teacher wouldn’t love a fun little present on the first day? Their site is SO FULL of fun ideas and free printables – You NEED to check it out!!! But beware, once you do, you will be an eighteen25 addict like I am.
Pippad says
What a great idea! We don’t tend to start if term gifts here in the UK but I am willing to risk a new trend with theses!
Morgane @ Bear, Dolly and Moi says
this is another great idea! if I had to vote between the calculator and the fortune cookie, I would have a hard time!
thanks for including the download!
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Alison says
I love this!!! Thanks for posting over on HowDoesShe today! I’m off to check out your site.
Laurie (Wally) says
What a great idea.. I know a few teachers that will love this.. thanks for sharing…
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Jessa (Holiday Haven) says
Such a nice way to start the year out right!!
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Athienna Calixto says
I always do Survival Back to School Bags for the 1st day. Soda, chocolate, stickers, colored pens, note pads, energy bars, etc.
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Mary says
Does this work for college professors? LOL! Just kidding, of course, but I may just have to make these for myself. Fortune cookies are yummy! Thanks for the post!
tencraftyfingers says
This is the cutest thing! I’m always on the lookout for fun, fast teacher’s gifts. (I tend to give a little something all year long to show my appreciation!) Thanks so much!
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stacy says
What a great idea! I am going to do this! Thanks!!!
Jaci says
Great idea… how ’bout a version for teachers to use for their students!
Amber says
LOVE IT! SO ADORABLE.
Jennifer says
This is a wonderful idea!!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Julie Anne says
If I wasn’t packing up my house and moving in the next month, I would soo be doing this! 🙂
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Brittany (aka Pretty Handy Girl) says
What a great idea! I think we both have school on the brain. Just posted a teacher gift as well. LOL!
Brittany
http://www.prettyhandygirl.com
shelly (cookies and cups) says
Such a great idea! A little bribery on the first day never hurt 😉
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somedaycrafts says
Super cute! I am featuring and linking to this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com
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Christina says
Love this idea! Thank you so much!
Jen W says
Loved it and made it for my girls preschool teachers this past week! Thanks so much for a great, fun idea.
Carrie says
LOVE IT already printed it out to do this weekend. Thanks!
Jenn Erickson/Rook No. 17 says
Oh, I absolutely love it! Wish I had found you a few weeks ago before my girls started school! I stockpile those little take-out containers because I used to bake cupcakes in them as part of my specialty cake business. Mind if I share a link to this post on my Back-To-School traditions page? I figured that activity on my Back-to-School post would have cooled by now, but my stats are still showing that it’s getting loads of hits. A link to your post would definitely be a quality addition to the mix that’s already there.
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Nancy says
Thanks so much for sharing this… I am doing a Fall Staff Appreciation luncheon for our elementary school. I am using this idea to bless our 60 teachers and staff as a “take away” goody after the catered luncheon. I’ll be filling it with “White Chocolate Trash Mix” by Alton Brown (Food network) and topping it off with a fortune cookie. Can’t wait to see the teachers’ smiles!
Emily Wight says
I love this! I want to do this for every teacher! I am in charge of teacher appreciation this year at our school and would love to print these tags. Any chance you could send it to me with “We’re” so fortunate…. since it will be a gift from the whole class. Thank you so much for sharing your talent!