Unique DIY Teacher Appreciation Gifts They’ll Love

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Need some fantastic DIY teacher gift ideas for your favorite teacher? These are easy to make, and based on a list of things that teachers REALLY want! No coffee mugs here. Try one of these cute teacher appreciation gifts today.

Decoupage Soap

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This decoupage soap craft is easy to make for a gift idea or wedding favor. The Mod Podge keeps the design from washing off when you suds up!

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DIY Clipboard with Mod Podge

Michaels has plain wood clipboards that are perfect for decorating to your heart's content! This is one of those teacher gift ideas that anyone can do.

Handmade Fridge Magnets

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

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Teacher's Heart Watercolor Tote Bag

Teacher appreciation gifts with quotes are always a huge hit!

Colorblocked Desktop Storage Boxes

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These colorblock boxes are for the modern teacher that has everything! They are perfect as the gifts themselves or to house other teacher appreciation gifts, such as candy and gift cards.

Teachers are truly amazing in my opinion! Teacher appreciation gifts have always been on my list for the end of the school year, but there’s another option besides purchasing – you can always DIY as well (a combination is nice too!).