I can’t believe some kids are back in school already! Around here, school starts in September so there’s a few weeks of summer vacation left. I’m a super bad procrastinator so last year left the ‘back to school mail’ until my nieces and nephews were actually back in school. But all the buzz around blogland encouraged me to get on it a bit sooner this year.
My kids are way too young for school, but each year more nieces and nephews and friends kids are reaching that age. Since we live far away from a lot of them, last year I decided it would be fun to start the tradition of sending them a back to school surprise to show them we’re thinking of them. Plus- I don’t know a kid that doesn’t love to get mail that’s addressed to them. Last year I used some padded envelopes and dressed them up with washi tape (you can check them out here), but this year I thought it would be fun to send a little box. I filled them with confetti made out of tissue paper, and then added the treats. I included scissors, pencils, a pencil sharpener, notebook, erasers, and some stickers- but you could fill it with pretty much anything you like. I painted the boxes with fun watercolor, then addressed them in fancy script.
I also included a little note to each of them, saying how excited we are for them (grade one is a big deal), y’know, that sort of thing. I used these gorgeous pencil themed notecards from Caravan Shoppe which are available for free download (I love them so much- I can’t believe some of the beautiful stuff that’s available for free on the internet!).
Are you all ready for back to school? I’d love to hear if you do anything special for the kiddos in your life who are heading back to school!
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I don’t have any children, but I DO have a niece starting kindergarten. It’s been a rough summer for her and this is the cutest idea to brighten up her day! I’m tearing up thinking about how much it will bless her. Thank you for the idea. #makingmonday
Aw Leilani I hope it makes her day! Your niece is lucky to have you :)
This is such a fabulous idea! They each would feel so special getting these!
Thanks Shambray- I hope they do!
What a fun idea!! We’d love to have you link up with the Caffeinated Crafters this week!
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Thanks Jess- I’m most definitely caffeinated ;)
Will check it out!
S was just looking over my shoulder and said how much she could have something like this! Then I scrolled down and she saw her name… Don’t know if she is putting it all together. Lol. You are too thoughtful!
Haha! Well I guess I should get it in the mail then ;) I can imagine her saying it too- matter of fact.
Love this idea! I’m a big fan of packages! Who doesn’t love getting something fun in the mail?
Nobody. I’m pretty sure the answer is nobody ;)
ow fun for the nieces and nephews to get special back to school treats in the mailbox! I bet you are their favorite Aunt!! :)
xox, Crystelle
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Aw thanks Crystelle! I have some pretty stiff competition ;)
How nice of you to send to your niece and nephew! I am sure they were thrilled to pieces! Stopping by from Ruffles and Rain Boots, Thank Goodness it’s Thursday linky!
Thanks for stopping by Susen! I hope they enjoyed :)
Neleta says thank you!!!! Was so so lovely to receive one of these adorable little packages in the mail! xoxo
Yay! So glad it made it there safe :)
This is so cute! My kids would love this!
I love this idea. I’m a sucker for school supplies even though I’m clearly not in school anymore, but would have loved to get this in the mail as a kid. So sweet and thoughtful. Thanks for sharing at The Makers!
I’m such a sucker for school supplies too! Thanks for stopping by Corey- I’m thrilled you’re here!
What a fun and cute idea! Every one loves to get fun mail. Thanks for sharing at On Display Thursday, come again!
-Leia @ Eat It & Say Yum
Everyone does like to get mail! Thanks for stopping by Leia.