Teachers Day, September 10th, is a national teachers’ festival in China. It is celebrated since 1985.
Normally, students will DIY gorgeous thank you cards or Handmade paper flowers to express grace to teachers, but they are not eco options.
As we mentioned in the blog, environmental pollution caused by human activities had a huge impact on the earth:
- Aarbage floating on the ocean
- Animals died from eating plastic bags of garbage by mistake
- Wastewater discharged directly into the ocean threatening the health of organisms…
So which eco gifts we can DIY by ourselves?
DIY Waste Plastic Bottles
You need to prepare:
- Water bottle
- Fabric
- Styrofoam
- Scissors
- Paint Brush
- Recycled Can
- Glue Gun
- MOD PODGE
- Stick
- Ribbons
Step 1:Cut water bottle and Divide bottle top into 5 parts
Step 2:Cut 5 rectangular parts from beautiful fabric
Step 3:Brush MOD PODGE glue and stick fabric on the bottle
Step 4:Glue the stick back to the bottle lid
Step 5:Insert the styrofoam inside the can
Turn Waste Clothe Into Eco-friendly Tote Bag
You need to prepare:
- Cotton t-shirt
- Straps
- Sewing machine
- Thread
- Needle
- Scissors
Step 1:Flatten the T-shirt on the table
Step 2:Cut the T-shirt into two horizontally
Step 3:Turn over the back of the T-shirt and stitch the cut
Step 4:Stitch straps with the bottom of the bag
Step 5:Turn out the outside of the bag, a special tote bag is ready!
If you want to know more about DIY canvas tote bag, you can click here
Draw Pattern On Plain Canvas Bag
You need to prepare:
- Brush
- Acrylic paint
- Palette
- Blank canvas bag
- Patterned A4 paper
- Scissors
- Pen
Step 1:Choose your favorite pattern and Print
Step 2:Cut the pattern from A4 paper
Step 3:Cover the pattern on the blank canvas bag and draw
Step 4:Coloring
Step 5:Wait for the color to dry and it’s done!
Even if the canvas tote bag is washed in water,
The pattern and word will not fade or bloom,
This is a reusable and eco personalized canvas bag!
Summary
In China, we have a proverb that describes the teacher as candles “burn oneself and illuminate others”, it means praising the noble character of selflessness and seeking no return.
Study hard and keep thinking is the best gift for teachers.
Let’s wish “Happy Teacher’s Day” to all teachers!