I made this little treat bucket for my son’s male teacher during teacher appreciation week. Inside the matchbook is an App Store gift card. The idea came from Holly at A Baker’s House.
I thought it would make a great end of the year gift too. Or a simple gift for anyone you want to show your thanks to. And your color options are endless, so have fun with it!!
FOR THE MATCHBOOK
I used the Matchbook Card shape from the Silhouette online store, which comes with a little envelope to put inside for your gift card. But you can make your own matchbook by cutting your patterned paper to 8 3/4″ x 3 1/4″, score it at 3 1/2″, 4 1/2″ and 8″ then fold it up and secure with staples.
Print the saying onto the kraft cardstock, trim and back with white cardstock. Adhere to the front of the matchbook. Then staple the bottom flap together.
FOR THE BUCKET
I just cut the teacher’s initial out of vinyl and placed on the front and then filled it up with chocolates!
My son signed the inside of the matchbook and posed for a quick picture (shirtless). He was worried after, that I was going to give that (shirtless) picture to his teacher. Nope. It’s just for the blog. 😉
Linnea says
What a great idea! As a teacher – I can say that the app card idea is soo much nicer than other gifts I've received. Brilliant!
Holly @ abakershouse.com says
Oh wow– I love what you did with this, your printables are always right on target and so easy to use. I've printed them as thank yous for teachers, photographers, family members and more. Thanks for mentioning my idea too. Have a great day! Holly
Natalie says
This is a great idea. I might have to use it as a party favor!
Andrea says
I love this idea. Thanks for sharing the dimensions of the cute little matchbook card- I'll be making some of these soon.
Brook says
That is darling (both the child and the gift)!!
Suzanne says
Boys are so funny! I often catch mine in the same condition for photos.
kaitlyn says
This makes me want to become a teacher 😉
Bonnie says
So cute! Every year we give our dance teacher an itunes gift card and this is a great way to give it to her this year! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Eric and Bethany says
absolutely love it! 🙂
Andrea J. says
Another great idea! Love it!
CBH says
Thank you so much for this post. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in CBH Digital Scrapbooking Freebies (please, notice the new url for my blog), under the Page 2 post on May. 22, 2012. Thanks again.
Crystal says
Great idea!! Love it!!
Anonymous says
oooh, greatness! And thanks so much for sharing the download! Gonna break in my new Cameo with this one.
Now, how about one for Amazon gift cards… something about being AMAZing or something… 😉
libbywilko says
Love the idea, thank you for the tag.
Desiree @ The 36th AVENUE says
Super cute! I am pinning and sharing on my FB page! Miss you girls…♥
VerocaG says
Amazing idea, I have no doubts that the teacher deserved and loved it !!!