Go out and find the cheapest bottle of hand sanitizer, lotion, or bottled soap that you can find. I was at Target, and I'm pretty sure I could have found something cheaper. I wasn't in the mood to go somewhere else. Hence, the $1.79 hand sanitizer. I like this idea because germs are everywhere when you're a teacher. I keep a keg of this stuff on my desk. Yes, a keg.
The hardest part of this whole elaborate project is getting the stickers off the bottle. When you purchase it, make sure there's nothing printed ONTO the bottle. Everything must be removable. Most are, but just check. The bottle on the right is the "cleaned" product. I simply peel it off. Whatever doesn't come off clean gets some Goo-off or Goo-B-Gone on it. Just wipe the oil off with some Windex or something before you move on.
Now for the easy part. Decorate it. I have tried rub-ons, stickers, small tags, and ribbons. You choose!
The one on the right (below) is the first one I did, and I used soap. I have since come to like the sanitizer option better (plus I like that it's a clear bottle), but you can do whatever you like.
So there you have it. A tutorial AND a teacher's gift idea.
Thank you to Just A Girl for sharing this. I love this idea and now plan on using it myself for my daughters teachers gifts!
This is an awesome idea, I think I'll have to try this out sometime. I am a new follower from Mingle Monday and would love a follow back. http://realadventuresfromamomof3.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteFound you on the monday blog hop at KdBuggie Boutique. Following from http://www.thriftymilitarymommy.com. I LOVE these cool gifts. Awesome idea!
ReplyDeleteOMG that is adorable!!! I think I'll do that for Kiana's teacher before we PCS. I love it! :^D I might even send one to my girl Becky. She's a germaphobe. haha
ReplyDeleteHi from the blog hop. Those soaps are so cute! What a neat idea. Glad to have found your blog :)www.TheMcMommyDiaries.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteLove the blog! Following from Tickle Me Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea! I love it. I'm following you on my blog hop journey today. Love your blog.
ReplyDeleteThis is SO cute!! Thank you so much for sharing, I think we'll be doing this for kiddo's teacher sometime soon :)
ReplyDeleteGreat gift idea. And your blog is awesome!! Found you on Tag Back Tuesday. A new follower!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea it is so great! I found you on the Tag Back Tuesdays. I am your newest GFC follower. If you could check out my blog and follow me back I would appreciate it. Thanks Amberhttp://dragonflysweetnest.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteAdorable! We will have to try this sometime. I am following you from the Good Friends Follow!http://raisingmy5sons.com
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining Good Friends Just Click! I'm GFC following. Hope you join us again next week!www.mamalovesherbargains.com
ReplyDeleteHi, just found you on Tuesday Blog Trail at Six in the Nest and following. Cute blog! And what a great idea with those bottles!! I hope I can remember that for next Christmas.
ReplyDeleteMmkay this is too cute. I just found you on Tag Back Tuesday and you are a-dorable! Glad to be a new follower! Be sure to spread the love.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome, cute, inexpensive gift idea! A very nice way to pretty up a sanitizer for my kitchen too!Stopping by from Welcome Wednesday! Hope you'll do the same :-)jamie@mamamommymom
ReplyDeleteWow, I LOVE this!!! Such a great idea! I am your newest follower from the Tuesday blog hops. You can find me at:http://thechroniclesofarookiemom.blogspot.com/I love your blog! Have a great day! :-)Melissahttp://thechroniclesofarookiemom.blogspot.com/
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