Unique DIY Teacher Appreciation Gifts They’ll Love

My group of teachers said that the best teacher gifts are those that are utilitarian. So I thought soap would qualify! It's also perfect if you don't have a lot of time to make something.

Did you know that you can Mod Podge any paper design onto soap and it will stick around for the life of the bar? Yes. This is a genius idea that has been around since the 50s and is perfect for teacher appreciation.

Teacher gift ideas often include clipboards (which I showed you), pencil holders, notebooks, planners . . . give them a little something to write with by making these personalized pencils. Students can make them for teacher but also for other students in the class as an end of year favor.

Magnets make great hostess gifts, but they make great gifts for teachers as well. Turn them into end of the year presents by taking a picture of the student and placing it in the lid instead of the scrapbook paper.

Teachers always stock their rooms, a lot of times spending their own money. This is a great way to help them out - they always need supplies!

Gifts with quotes are always a huge hit! If you click the link to the tutorial, there's actually a free pattern that you can access to iron onto the tote. Then you will fill the letters in with watercolor paints for fabric. So pretty and sweet.

These wine bottle and painted wine glasses are perfect as end of year teacher gifts! The school year is over, their job is done, and now it's time to drink (just kidding - sort of!).

There's a free label you can Mod Podge onto a wine bottle in the post link. And painting the glasses is pretty easy with Enamel paint and a spouncer to make the grapes.

This is such a great gift, a unique idea, and the kids get to participate too! Buy three $5 gift cards (or more!) and then make three flashcards, with one flashcard representing the theme of each gift card.

Use fingerprints and ink with inspiration shown. This is perfect for end of year teacher gifts. What a fun, personalized way to deliver gift cards!

These colorblock boxes are for the modern teacher that has everything! They are perfect as the gifts themselves or to house other teacher gifts, such as candy and gift cards. If you've never painted before, these are very easy!

Learn how to make little personalized wooden keychains that can be put on keys, a backpack or lunch box. These are great DIY gift ideas! You can use a teacher's first initial, full name . . . the possibilities are endless, and keychains and tags are always in need.

Learn how to make a sparkly DIY bowl out of a ticket roll! This is great for keeping small items on a teacher's desk or even candy. And it's SO easy to make.

Learn how to make a DIY travel mug using a Dollar Tree find, scrapbook paper, and Mod Podge Dishwasher Safe. Perfect as a teacher appreciation gift for a person on the go, and it's inexpensive to make.

Create gorgeous, customizable DIY paperweights from dollar store glass candle holders with no mold. This easy project makes a great gift idea, and you can personalize!

Learn how to decorate your notebook with a laser cut overlay and Mod Podge. Teachers can use notebooks like these to keep notes, calendar, or journal inside. So cute!

Try this no-sew tote decorating – just use a teacher's favorite fabrics and Mod Podge to make applique patches! You can use all sorts of themes including favorite movies, TV shows, and more.

These DIY apple mason jars are perfect for teacher appreciation gifts. You can make them under 15 minutes and they are super cute for treats. These jars are really easy to put together and the kiddos can help to make them and get them ready in time for back to school.

This door letter is great because it's one of those teacher gift ideas that not a lot of people would think of! It's super cute, and you could even replace the name area with chalkboard paint so that messages can be written on the plaque.

Learn how to make DIY glitter mugs with Dishwasher Safe Mod Podge! I show you how to decorate the handle, but you can do any part of the mug. For the teacher that loves glitter, this is a fun gift idea.

My sources told me that gift cards make fabulous teacher appreciation gift ideas, so if you need a unique way to deliver them, this painted gift card tree is it! I think it's so cute - and once the teacher removes the gift cards, it can be used for a classroom decoration.

Personalized gifts for teacher appreciation are always a hit, and this candy jar is great for just that. This particular candy jar is decorated for a coach, so you'll just need to personalize it for your teacher.

Teacher appreciation gifts come in a variety of shapes and sizes! Learn how to make these earrings for the teacher that loves jewelry. You can make several pairs with a small budget.

These printable labels allow you to use any candle and easily adhere the new label with your message of choice so you can say thank you without breaking the bank!

Learn how to turn chocolate truffles into a pretty candy bouquet! Perfect DIY gift idea for teachers, coaches, and more. Because who doesn't love candy?