2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Top 5 Gifts Every Teacher Will Love

Welcome to the first of 12 posts from the 2012 Holiday Gift Buying Guide from AmberTortoise Jewelry.

Below you will find the top 5 gifts every teacher will love!

Check out the full 2012 Holiday Gift Buying Guide for the top 5 gifts for everyone else on your holiday list.

Figuring out what to get for your child’s teachers can be a challenge.  You probably don’t want to spend a lot but you want to get them something nice that you know they will appreciate.

This year, I am making it easy for you by highlighting the top 5 teacher gifts, with 4 of them under $20.  These are teacher approved and some of our most popular gift items.

Make your gift memorable this year and don’t buy the same thing every other parent buys.  Here are the things that teachers definitely do not need (or want) this year – mugs of any kind, especially ones that say #1 teacher on them, hand lotion, candles, figurines, or apple-themed gifts.  How do I know this?  I surveyed many teachers to find out 2 things- 1) the gifts they dread getting every year that typically end up right in the garbage, and 2) which gifts they find the most meaningful.

What they appreciate most is something functional for the classroom, something special to them, or something decorative for the classroom that both they and the students will enjoy.

I asked them to pick which items from AmberTortoise Jewelry would make them most happy to receive and these are the top 5 that they picked.


1. Snowflake Bookmark / Classroom Decor

 

These beautiful bookmarks feature 2 snowflake charms, faceted crystals, a large hammered circle, and a wide etched silver bookmark that measures 4.5″ long.  They are beautiful and elegant and will add some sparkle to the classroom.

This original AmberTortoise design was featured in the December issue of Bead Trendz magazine.

In addition to being perfect to save the page in her favorite book, these look great in plants, pencil cups (see picture of my pencil cup below), and just about anywhere in the classroom or home.

Your choice of ruby red, icy white, or teal green crystal!

Price: Normally $21, you can enjoy this holiday snowflake bookmark for 15% off by entering  code HolidayGift12 at checkout.

Packaging: This bookmark comes packaged in a beautiful sheer green organza bag- perfect for gifting.

Click here to view the snowflake crystal bookmark- to purchase or add to your wish list.


2. Floral Bookmark / Classroom Decor

 

These beautiful bookmarks feature layers of lucite flowers, a large filigree flower, and a unique floral hummingbird bookmark that measures 5″ long.  They are beautiful and whimsical and will add some sparkle to the classroom- perfect for any garden or flower enthusiast.

In addition to being perfect to save the page in her favorite book, these look great in plants, pencil cups (see picture of my pencil cup below), and just about anywhere in the classroom or home.

Your choice of purple, blue, or pink layered flowers!

Price: Normally $21, you can enjoy this floral hummingbird bookmark for 15% off by entering  code HolidayGift12 at checkout.

Packaging: This bookmark comes packaged in a beautiful sheer green organza bag- perfect for gifting.

Click here to view the floral bookmark in all 3 colors- to purchase or add to your wish list.

   


3. Gorgeous Sun Catcher / Rear View Mirror Hanger

 

These gorgeous crystal sun catchers can double as rear view mirror hangers, or can be hung from your cabinet pulls or tree.  The beautiful filigree center resembles both a snowflake and a flower, making them the perfect decoration for every season.

When the light hits them, it creates a beautiful shimmering rainbow all over the walls and ceiling- the students and teacher will both love it!

Your choice of carribean blue or icy white.

Price: Normally $18, you can get it for 15% off by entering  code HolidayGift12 at checkout.

Packaging: This sun catcher comes packaged in a beautiful sheer green organza bag- perfect for gifting.

Click here to view the snowflake crystal bookmark- to purchase or add to your wish list.

   


4. Filigree Teardrop Dangle Earrings

 

Beautiful filigree Bali teardrops dangle from decorative french hook earwires in these unique earrings.  These are our most popular pair of earrings, probably because they go with just about anything.

The earrings measure 1.5″ long and are super lightweight.  They are solid .925 Sterling Silver.

Perfect for that extra special teacher or coach!

Price: Normally $38, you can get them for 15% off (while they last) by entering  code HolidayGift12 at checkout.

Packaging: These earrings comes packaged in a beautiful sheer green organza bag- perfect for gifting.

Click here to view the filigree teardrop earrings- to purchase or add to your wish list.

   


5. Wine / Drink Glass Charms

 

After a long day of disciplining students, administering tests, and grading papers, most teachers I know relax with a  great glass of wine or other drink of choice.

The addition of a wine drink glass charm will add a little sparkle to their evening, and will also make a great party accessory when they entertain.  And it probably won’t hurt to have them thinking nice thoughts about your child’s gift when they are grading their papers at night over a glass of wine! 😉

These wine charms by AmberTortoise Jewelry are always a big hit with teachers and one of our most popular teacher’s gifts!  Pair them with a bottle of wine for that extra special teacher.

Sold as a set of 4 in your choice of snowflake or bee charms (other charms available as well).

Price: Normally $16, you can enjoy these wine / drink glass charms for 15% off by entering  code HolidayGift12 at checkout.

Packaging: These wine glass charms come packaged in a beautiful sheer green organza bag- perfect for gifting.

Click here to view the wine drink glass charms- to purchase or add to your wish list.

   


I hope this guide to the top 5 gifts every teacher will love makes your holiday shopping a little easier this year!

Be sure to check out our other 11 gift guides- we guarantee you will find some amazing and perhaps unexpected gifts to make everyone on your list happy this holiday season.

Want a sneak peak at all of the products we are recommending this holiday season?  Click here (but be sure to wait for the blog post to get your special holiday pricing).

I’d love to hear what you think.  Which of the gifts above would be best for your child’s teachers?  Which would you like to receive yourself? (After all, these make great gifts for anyone, not just teachers.)

Please leave a comment below.

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Happy Holidays from AmberTortoise Jewelry!

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