Teachers play a vital role in shaping young minds, and what better way to show your appreciation than with a personalized gift? Custom pins are a creative way to express your thanks, and a great addition to a gift basket or gift card. These DIY Custom Pins for Teacher are also perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week!
This project is fun for both kids and adults to create together. Use the free template that I’ve created or unleash your inner artist and design your own! Imagine a collection of unique pins that reflect your teacher’s personality or favorite subjects. To showcase their new treasures, consider including a lanyard – it’ll not only display the pins proudly but also provide a handy spot for their keys or school ID.
To add an extra touch, I also whipped up some pun-derful black and white pin backing cards. The vibrant colors of the custom pins will really pop against the classic black and white background, making them stand out even more. Trust me, a gift like this would put a smile on any teacher’s face (especially with the adorable traveling coffee mug pin – it’s my personal favorite!).
Shrink Film Pin Tutorial
SUPPLIES
White Shrink Film
Teacher Pins Template (Adobe PDF format)
Pin Backing Cards (Adobe PDF format)
Permanent Markers or Watered Down Acrylic Paint
Tie Tack Pins
Super Glue
Scissors
Cricut BrightPad (optional) Affiliate link.
Printables are for personal use only. Do not alter.
Save the files to your computer and open them in Adobe Reader. Send the files to print.
Haven’t experimented with shrink film before? Don’t worry! Our DIY Mom Lapel Pins tutorial provides a step-by-step guide that walks you through using the teacher pins template to create your very own custom masterpieces.
So, which pin design is your favorite? We can’t wait to see you create these custom pins for your favorite teacher!
Which pin is your favorite? Will you be making some?
