For the last two years (here and here) I have made pencil rolls for our teachers. They have been received with sufficient enthusiasm that I am sticking with basic idea. I have made a start - stationery purchased and fabrics selected. I bought felt tip pens this year rather than pencils (Staedtler Triplus Fineliners from Officeworks if you're interested). I have 24 hours to come up with two rolls. Could be a late night!
Thursday, 3 December 2009
It's that time of year again ...
... when I lose my grip on reality & decide that something handmade MUST be produced as gifts for the teachers of my children! Why can't I just buy a box of chocolates like normal, sensible parents?
For the last two years (here and here) I have made pencil rolls for our teachers. They have been received with sufficient enthusiasm that I am sticking with basic idea. I have made a start - stationery purchased and fabrics selected. I bought felt tip pens this year rather than pencils (Staedtler Triplus Fineliners from Officeworks if you're interested). I have 24 hours to come up with two rolls. Could be a late night!
For the last two years (here and here) I have made pencil rolls for our teachers. They have been received with sufficient enthusiasm that I am sticking with basic idea. I have made a start - stationery purchased and fabrics selected. I bought felt tip pens this year rather than pencils (Staedtler Triplus Fineliners from Officeworks if you're interested). I have 24 hours to come up with two rolls. Could be a late night!
Wow! This looks interesting! I can't wait to see what this looks like when you are finished! The teachers must LOVE you!
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So after I sent the last comment I noticed the links to last year's project...SO cute!! I was a grade one teacher for about 25 years and never received anything as cute or as useful!! Lucky teachers! A+
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Hope you are able to get them done quickly. i et they are going to be adorable.
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful gift. What a way to say thank you to your kid's teachers. I'm sure they will be appreciated. I teach 7 and 8 year olds and I think that gift will be memorable.
ReplyDeletegood luck! your fabric choices look lovely :)
ReplyDeleteLove this idea...looks like this will be a great gift for your child's teacher. I often ask myself the same question...why must I make a gift, why can't I just go buy something like everyone else?!
ReplyDeleteThose fineliners are the BEST. Very lucky teachers to receive such a lovely present and handmade! I love the fabric you've chosen too. Go go go! You can do it!
ReplyDeleteThese are such a fabulous gift for a teacher, they will love them.
ReplyDeleteyou can do it! go Ros!!!
ReplyDeleteIf I don't give you a 24 hour deadline, can I have one too?
ReplyDeleteThat is just a fantastic idea! I love the colors, I am sure they will too.
ReplyDeletebeautiful. I need a teacher gift too. This may be the thing I am looking for. I have made them before in the past, but alwasy for the children. I bet the teacher would love on.
ReplyDeleteThe fabrics look so pretty laid out like that! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gift..lucky teachers! Any hints on where the pattern is from? Good luck with getting them made...I always rushed at the last minute too.
ReplyDeleteOh I'm so glad it isn't just me! I'm doing exactly the same thing here..panicking about not having enough time to make the teachers gifts...when I know darn well a box of chocolates would be absolutely adequate! :o) LOL...don't worry you are in good company! :o)
ReplyDeletegorgeous! you have such a pretty blog...I love the bright colours in your pencil rolls!!!!
ReplyDeleteCorrie:)