Ornate Splendor: Teacher Appreciation Ideas

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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Saturday, May 11, 2013

Teacher Appreciation Week!

This past week was Teacher Appreciation Week. At my daughter's school we "appreciate" the whole school staff. They all work very hard, (I know - my mom was a french teacher for many years) and we give them little treats all week long. Then on friday, we host a luncheon for the staff. Here are a few photos of the event...I decorated with a blue & brown theme.

First thing was to cover the plain wall. I used craft paper in brown and blue, then added pretty wrapping paper (the triangle shapes) for fun and interest.

I hung branches from the ceiling. On the branches I tied ribbons in varying shades of gold, brown, and blue.

The centerpieces were flowers from my yard.

More flowers from my yard, and I draped this column in beaded blue & brown fabric. Gave it dress maker details with ribbon binding. Then added a beaded trim at the top of the column. Love the sparkly details!!!