How to Create Custom Teacher Gifts

How to Create Custom Teacher Gifts From the desk of Mrs. Johnson Create a Personalized Notepad STEP ONE Cut some cardboard for the back of the notep ads. You can use 8.5x11 and cut into fourths for the perfect size notepad Made with love by Elizabeth Made with love by Elizabeth For more customization, use a personalized stamp for the back of the cardboard. STEP TWO From the desl of Mrs. Johnson From the desk of Mrs. Johnson Print the design 4 per page on 8.5 X11 paper and cut into fourths STEP THREE From the desk of Mrs. Johnson From the desk of Mrs. Johnson Stack 40 pages on top of each cardboard. Make sure your notepads are aligned. You can use a table to tap each side of the stack of notepads. STEP FOUR Once your note pads are neatly stacked, add heavy boxes or books to the top of them. STEP FIVE Brush two coats of padding compound. Make sure to let it dry completely between coats. From the desk of Mrs. Johnson STEP SIX Once the final coat is dry, peel apart the notepads and package them for gifts. TIPS Make sure you glue the right side of the notepad. You don't want your pages to be accidentally upside down. Make sure your notepads are linked up as close to the edge of the table as possible. Use as little glue as possible and have very thin layers. • For front and back covers, you can use pre-colored cardstock as well. Check out the selection at www.laminator.com/binding-covers.html for different covers. Mrs. T's Photo Book of Teacher's Favorite Moments 3rd, 34 Grade Class STEP ONE Gather supplies. A Variety of Colored Papers Scissors Cardboard Pieces STEP TWO Create your pages. A unique way to frame the pictures is by cutting triangles with a different colored paper to place on each corner of the picture. STEP THREE Once you finish all your pages and your cover, put them in the order you want. STEP FOUR Punch holes through all the paper. Mrs. T's 3u Grade Class STEP FIVE Tie them together using fun colored ribbon. TIPS You can also use an online service to order a customized photo album. • You can use binding products such as plastic combs and coils to make beautifully bound photo albums. Check out www.laminator.com/binding-supplies.html for supplies. http://ohmyhandmade.com/2010/hands/tutorial-making-personalized-notepads/ http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-DIY-Photo-Album Laminator.com ENationalPositions Your Low Price Laminating and Binding Specialists Profitable Internet Marketing