Jennifer Schaerer
It’s been entertaining to listen as the former teachers around here talk about what they would be doing right now if they were still teaching and not working on our magazines. Cath, Susan, and Beth spent the majority of their adult years sharpening the intellect of students in many grades and many subjects before they landed here at Paper Crafts and Creating Keepsakes magazines.
I’m sure the end of the school year brought a feeling of eagerness to recharge their batteries, coupled with the satisfaction of sending their giddy students tumbling headlong into the summer with a brain full of new and exciting information. It’s unfortunate that influencing young lives in such profound ways seems completely unrewarded by the historically low salaries teachers earn.
Although magazine editors aren’t much higher on the pay scale than teachers (but the dream job factor is certainly higher!), I like to give my kids’ teachers something at the end of the school year to show that I appreciate all they do. I sure don’t want to add to a collection of dust-gathering trinkets (coffee mugs, keychains, anything with an apple on it…), so this is one of the few times I know the perfect answer is a gift card.
And thanks to our most recent special issue 225 Cards & Gifts, I’ve got so many options for adding a handmade touch to the gift card holder that will help me convey just how much I do care and appreciate them.
This design by the very talented Kimberly Crawford seems just perfect for what I want to do:
By changing the sentiments, this design can be anything you need it to be!
I’m going to replace “for you” with “thank you” and on the inside, “Happy birthday to you” will become “The best teachers teach from the heart, not from the book.” And I just happen to have this super cute paper stack from Die Cuts With a View that will be perfect for a design honoring a teacher.
Since I’m making about a dozen of these, I’m glad it’s so simple and an economical 4” x 6” size. Here’s the diagram for making the pop-up holder for the gift card inside:
Some people believe that the three biggest reasons to become a teacher are June, July and August, and I say it is a well-deserved break. So to all the teachers who work so hard each day in the special job they have, a heartfelt “thank you!” to all of you!
Jennifer
OH I love this idea I am actually racking my brain in thinking of what to get my boys teachers this year I can see this as something to give the school nurse
She is such a big part of the school and is very loving and involved w/the school I think that I will be doing this for her! Thank you so much! 
Thanks, Jennifer!! This was a fabulous way to start my morning!!
kimberly
Aw, thanks, Jennifer! Teachers everywhere are ever so grateful for your thoughtfulness.
Beth Opel
I’ve seen a lot of gift card templates but not a pop up one. This is great, thanks for sharing!
One of the many things I like about paper crafters is how thoughtful they are of other people. I visit a log of paper crafting blogs, and almost all of them create gifts for their kids’ teachers. I don’t hear about that often from the parents around me. I think teachers are under appreciated so I am glad to see them being recognized for their efforts. Thanks, Jennifer!
I’m hoping some of my parents read your blog! Right now I’m giving one final exam (literature) and correcting another (vocabulary). There goes my weekend!
LOVE this idea. I can’t wait to try it out with my graduation cards! Thanks!
Thank you for recognizing the job that teachers do. I sometimes wonder if anyone actually appreciates what I do as a teacher.
Sara-Jane – the end is in sight, and Erika M I hear you! I appreciate what you do. After 16 years of teaching and a zillion students, I know that I am appreciated. You both deserve a wonderful and restful summer!
Susan Opel, editor for Paper Crafts magazine
Great job. I will try this one tonight.
You are most welcome
Love the pop up
Kim Marie
Kimberly, you’ve created another wonderful project. Thanks for making it so easy for us to duplicate! You’re fabulous!
That is an absolutely adorable g/c holder. Way to go Kim and Thank you for the template!!
As a teacher, thank you for the cute ideas you are giving. I’m also very happy to hear that there is life after the classroom since you have several teachers at your magazine. I’ve been trying to figure out how to make the transition from the classroom to what I truly love – scrapping. How do I sign up for that gig!?!
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This is wonderful! Just fantastic! What a great presentation for a gift card! Thanks for the template!
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This is so clever. I usually give gift cards (I just don’t think too many teachers need another pencil holder). I love this idea and posted a sample on my blog. I hope you don’t mind – I did link back to this post.
very cool I will link to you on my site
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