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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Teacher Appreciation

Don't we all appreciate the fantastic teachers who teach our kids?  My own mother was a French teacher and then a school librarian at a French Immersion school.  So when the PTA asked for someone to help with the teacher appreciation luncheon - I was all in!  I chose a book theme for this luncheon.
I had found an old home teaching book from the 1920's at an antique store on one of my usual jaunts.  So I used some of the pages to make a background for the buffet table.  Then I used more of the pages for the half-wreaths that say "thank you."

The vintage pages were used on the centerpiece vases as well.  I used a black velvet ribbon with vintage rhinestone jewels around the vases.  Most of the flowers were from my yard.

I used apples, vines from my yard, and confetti made with the vintage paper and a cute little paper punch!  All of the books were just from my bookshelves at home.

I made a few paper flowers from the vintage paper.

Easy paper garland with glitter letters.

I used 3-tiered stands to add more books, greenery and apples.

I even stacked more books way up high on the shelves!
I just couldn't resist making a paper chandelier with the book pages and a lamp shade!!

I love to use the ceiling as a place to decorate.  This time I hung black books from black ribbons.

Here is the vintage home-schooling book that I found in the antique store.


Show your teachers some love this year!!  Hope this inspires you!
Cheers,
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8 comments:

  1. I love decorating with old books. You really went all out and everything looks fabulous! If you ask me, teachers are one of the hardest working professionals. It's nice to show them how much they are appreciated! Thanks so very much for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  2. You did such an amazing job and putting together this awesome party! I love every bit of it! Thank you so much for sharing at TTF this week. I am going to feature this post on TTG FB page today! love it!! https://www.facebook.com/thethriftygroove

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  3. Love the vases! Such a great idea and I can think of so many different events you could use those for.

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  4. What a beautiful presentation. I really enjoyed seeing it!!

    Thanks so much for stopping by!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  5. I love this! I am sure the teachers appreciated all the work and beautiful details you put into this. I know I would!

    ~Trisha

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  6. I remember your blog now. I am a follower also. So nice to hear from you. Love your blog! Your book theme is a perfect tribute to teachers.

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  7. These book covers are beautiful such a lovely mix of textures!
    Looking forward to seeing more of your creative talent!
    Jemma






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  8. Oh my gosh girl, I wish I had even an ounce of your creativity--this is amazing! You have a gift!! Can't wait to see more!

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