Create Unique Teacher Appreciation Cards

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May 2025 Sweet Stampede Blog Hop

Learn how to create unique teacher appreciation cards in this first week of May. After reviewing this month’s Blog Hop challenge, I was immediately inspired to focus on creating some unique cards. I decided to create “Teacher Appreciation” cards to show my appreciation to the many colleagues I work alongside for sharing their passion and expertise with others.

In this blog hop, several “Sweet Stampeders” gather together to create a handmade card following a specific layout design shown below AND added a twist with the new 2025-2026 In Colors. Check out the fun cards I was inspired to create with this month’s challenge.

Layout Design Challenge

Color Design Challenge

When you see the design and color challenge, what do you start visualizing? Pencils?

If you do, this is exactly how I decided to create my teacher appreciation cards.

10 Steps to Create

1: The card base is Secret Sea ~ 4 1/4″ X 11″ scored at 5 1/2″.

2: I created another card panel with Secret Sea ~ 4″ X 5 1/4″ and a window sheet 4″ X 5 1/4″.

3: Cut strips of white, Timid Tiger, and Darling Duckling card stock into strips about 1/2″ to 3/4″ wide and about 3 3/4″ long. I stamped “thank you” on the strips since this is a teacher apprecationa card. I also added the second sentiment to the white card strip. Some stars stamped on the Timid Tiger strip add additional texture.

4: Arrange the strips following the layout design above. Adhere the strips to the window sheet panel with multipurpose glue.

5: After the strips are adhered, I added dimensions to the window sheet and strategically placed them under the paper strips. When adhered to the Secret Sea card panel, this creates a floating illusion (another fun technique).

6: Adhere the card panel to the card base.

7: Use the punch or die for the circle shapes. Make sure one shape is slightly larger than the other shape.

8: I stamped a sentiment and a solid image to the circles. Choose a sentiment and stamp in Secret Sea. I used Real Red for the apple . . . well because teacher apples are red. LOLThen adhere the circle shapes to the front of the card panel with dimensions.

9: Cut a piece of ribbon 9″ long. Tie it into a simple bow and tuck under the top circle with a glue dot.

10: Finally, add some gems to the front of the card. Pro Tip: Always use an odd number of gems to fill in blank spaces.

Additional Design Samples

I created this sample using the same color and card design. You could easily change the apple for a different bunny or elephant for a baby shower card. Perhaps you want to change the apple to a graduation cap for a graduation card.

If you want to use up some designer series paper scraps, just pull coordinating colors and designs . . . and walah!! You have an alternative design that is perfect for your occasion!! Honestly, I love this design because it is so versatile. The ideas are endless.

It’s Time to Hop Along

Are you ready for more inspiration? Continue along the blog hop to see additional inspirational design theme creations by my friends. Then gather your supplies and start creating!!

Next up is the super creative, Erica Cerwin, from “Pink Buckaroo Design”. Click on the “Sweet Stampede Blog Hop” image to gather more inspiration at her blog.

Your Roll Call

Always remember . . . if you ever get lost on your journey . . . you can always come back to my page and scroll through the list of “Sweet Stampeders” participating in this month’s blog hop.

Lisa Cunningham ~ LC Designs

Rubina Pantoja ~ Paper Mania with Rubina

Patti Shanahan-Davidson ~ Patti’s Craftin’ Shenanigans

Suzy Hinton ~ Stamp n’ Sip

Heather Guerrero ~ Little Blue House

Annette Durbin ~ IditaCard Design – < < < YOU ARE HERE

Erica Cerwin ~ Pink Buckaroo Designs

Jana Lauer Edwards ~ Stamped in Ink

Final Thoughts

Creating a unique card for teacher appreciation week is a thoughtful way to let your favorite teachers know you care. I love this themed card attached to a small apprecation gift. I’d love to hear how your card brings a sweet smile.

Supplies for this Card

These are the supplies I used to create the card shared in this post. Questions . . . let me know. If you need help placing an order, I’d love to assist you in gathering your crafting supplies.