10 2-liter bottles (empty soda bottles are the best to use)10 Deli cups, about 6” high and about 5” in diameter10 Plastic drinking cups (can use clear Solo cups)1 Set of LED string lights (LED keep the temperature down so definitely don’t skimp on this part of the project!)Stained glass spray paint in several colors (yellow, red, green and purple)Pipe insulation (any size to cover your string lights)Dark green spray paintBlack spray paintPLUG – 1 waste basket bin (I used a 7 gallon but you can use whatever size you would like)Styrofoam ½” piece about 24” x 24”Gold spray paintHot glueSuper glueCraft knifeScissorsFloral wireWire cutterOptional: Super glue acceleratorOptional: Drill with circular drill bit (can use craft knife instead)Optional: Dremel circular cutter (can use a craft knife instead)Instructions
Paige: While teachers appreciate the thought that goes into homemade cookies, brownies and other treats, believe it or not, they’d actually prefer something they can actually use; practical gifts! I know this first hand because my mom and my brother are both teachers! Also, when it comes to food gifts you have to be aware of dietary restrictions and the excess of sweets they receive this time of year.
Find out more about the original Hallmark Mystery movie “Signed, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas” starring Eric Mabius, Kristin Booth, Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe and Geoff Gustafson.
