Jam Packed With Savings!
I’m a closet Martha Stewart wanna-be. I would love to spend $18 on one Fiskars hole puncher that cuts circles just right. Or how about $25 on craft paper to make tags?
Just no, Martha..just N-O!
Being crafty was meant for frugal folks to save money, not spend more on supplies we can’t afford. I made some delicious homemade jam over the weekend. I have no less than TEN teachers to give Teacher Appreciation presents for! Being frugal is a must!
The above labels, ribbon and tags cost a total of $1!
Supplies:
- HP Photo Paper (FREE after rebate from Staples)
- FREE printable lime download from fab blogger Wendolonia
- Trader Joe’s brown paper bag
- Ribbon $1 from the Dollar Store
- Scissors, marker/pen
Best of all my kids did most of the work! This is a present for their teachers after all. 
My daughter cut the limes.
My son cut the tags.
They each signed their names and I wrote the message, “Jam Packed With Appreciation!”
We glued the labels on top. It would’ve been easier if we had printed on sticker paper…but we didn’t have any! Use what you have!
Now isn’t that worth more than a $5 gift card? Jam Packed with Appreciation…indeed! 
Craft Like #MarthaStewart For $1 bit.ly/IN3wXf via @thefrugalette #crafts #teachers
— Isra H (@thefrugalette) May 8, 2012
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Hi! I'm Isra, aka The Frugalette. I took my family from fancy to frugal in 3 years, with 3 kids and 1 income, oh and found the meaning of life too! To read more about my fancy life gone frugal, 
These are too cute! Great idea
Thanks Deanna!
Quite creative! Way to go using what you have. I'm pinning this!
Absolutely adorable! Trader Joes bags are one of my new favorite craft supplies too. I have to come back tomorrow for your marmalade recipe. That sounds delicious.
Thanks for stopping by Wendy! Love your labels, they were a hit with the teachers!
What a great idea & so easy to do! Thanks for sharing!!
You're welcome!
I love these! I'm a Martha Stewart wanna be too!! LOL I LOVE that you let your kids do this..that's the very best!!
Blessings!
I’m a closet Martha myself, but I couldn’t agree more with you about the cost of doing things “her” way. I would be proud to give – and pleased to receive – a gift like the ones you made. They look adorable!
Thanks so much! Martha is definitely living in a world of her own…luckily there are lots of cheaper options.
I LOVE DIY and I’m with you it has to be frugal I made allot of things for Christmas this year for gifts for family and friends and everyone loved it!