This is one of those projects that didn't turn out how I envisioned. You know those lollipop Valentines that were popular this year with the photo of a child with a fist? And you cut slits above and below the fist to insert the lollipop? I tried that concept with these straws. But the straws are so much bigger than a lollipop stick that it just didn't look right. But, I figure you can't go wrong with cute flag toppers!
And if you want some flags for yourself, here is a printable download in pdf form: Download Straw flags. One is for a teacher and one for a teaching aide.
I liked the cup idea for many reasons. Not only are they practical, but also a good way to present a thank you note from your child. My son drew sheets for his teacher and aide, and we rolled them up to place inside. I added the lemonade packets so I could do an "ade" flag =).
Another printable version of the flags (shown below) using tea packets can be found here.
More of my teacher gifts can be found here.
My end-of-school party ideas can be found here.
oooh CUTE! am I the only one wanting to know who makes the lemonade packets? LOL
Posted by: Heidi | 05/04/2011 at 06:41 PM
This is a fabulous idea - thank you!
Posted by: Heather G. | 05/04/2011 at 08:26 PM
So cute!! I'm sure they will be appreciated!
Posted by: Erin Lincoln Bassett | 05/04/2011 at 09:13 PM
Wonderful idea!
I love it
Posted by: Aránzazu | 05/05/2011 at 06:13 AM
Thanks everyone!! =)
Heidi, the lemonade packets are Crystal Light Pure (it's Crystal Light without artificial sweeteners, flavors, or preservatives).
Posted by: Lisa | 05/05/2011 at 08:00 AM
Awesome! I love that one is teacher specific and one aide specific!
Posted by: Erin | 05/05/2011 at 08:16 AM
Where do you get those cute cups?
Posted by: Merrissa | 05/05/2011 at 08:18 AM
Merrissa, oddly enough I bought them at JoAnn's craft store, but I assume you can find them elsewhere. It was called the Copco Stir-n-Sip I believe and looking at their site, it lists that their products are available at http://www.copco.com/wheretobuy/.
Posted by: Lisa | 05/05/2011 at 08:27 AM
Thank you so much! I think I need these for myself, I think I could even concoct a cute Mother's Day gift with these!
Posted by: Merrissa | 05/05/2011 at 08:48 AM
I found you via someone's pinterest pin of this post. I've scrolled through your blog and am so in love with your school lunches. My boys beg me, several times a week, to make them a "face lunch." I'm so excited to try out some of your ideas! Thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: Monica | 05/05/2011 at 11:01 AM
also found you through pinterest. LOVE this. wondering where the cups are from?
Posted by: jane | 05/05/2011 at 02:14 PM
and i thought i'd read the comments thoroughly before asking. i clearly did not. will check out joanns. thanks for a cute idea.
Posted by: jane | 05/05/2011 at 02:15 PM
Saw this on pinterest and Loved it so much, I made it for my Daughter to take to school today!
I blogged about it here:
http://happylittleart.blogspot.com/ and put a link in there to your blog!!
Thanks so much for sharing and the free downloads!! {Love!}
Posted by: Colleen {HappyLittleArt} | 05/05/2011 at 04:37 PM
just dropping a note to say how fantastic your blog/ideas are! Glad to be a new follower!
hugs! Kim @ Party Frosting!
Posted by: Kim | 05/05/2011 at 06:36 PM
"Heidi, the lemonade packets are Crystal Light Pure (it's Crystal Light without artificial sweeteners, flavors, or preservatives)."
SWEET! thank you so much! I had no idea they were making them without artificial sweeteners. finally!
thanks for the comment on my blog too. ;)
Posted by: Heidi | 05/06/2011 at 04:23 PM
where can i get the crystal light pure packets? Walmart? I too, LOVE this idea and plan to give it to my son's teachers. Thanks so much for the freebies!
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Posted by: libby | 05/06/2011 at 08:08 PM
Thanks everyone! I got the packets at my little grocery store in my very small town, so I assume (which I know you should never do lol) that they are everywhere. =) They came in a box of 7 I think.
Posted by: Lisa | 05/06/2011 at 08:25 PM
I seen these cups at Walmart for $5!!!!! Love this idea so much, not to mention I want one for myself!
Posted by: KeriLee | 05/09/2011 at 05:55 AM
Thanks so much! I gave these to my son's preschool teachers and they really liked them!
Posted by: Stephanie Reid | 05/13/2011 at 08:32 AM
This is so cute! I love it : ) I'm sharing this on my crafty facebook page!
Jaimee @ craft-interrupted.blogspot.com
Posted by: Jaimee | 05/14/2011 at 06:45 AM
spotted you at paper issues....those flags are too stinking cute...love 'em.
Posted by: kim castillon | 05/14/2011 at 02:44 PM
Thanks everyone!!! =)
Posted by: Lisa | 05/15/2011 at 11:32 PM
I will be stealing this idea for staff appreciation at the school where I work! Thank you for sharing, and thank you VERY much for the PDF of the flags. Your post must be making the rounds on Pinterest, because that's what led me here, too. Lovely idea and nicely executed!
Posted by: Corrie | 05/17/2011 at 03:54 PM
Great idea. I am having trouble downloading the flag pdf though :( It pops up in a "typepad" page and is blank. Any ideas?
Posted by: Stacey Fantin | 05/18/2011 at 09:23 AM
Can't see the pdf either. :(
Posted by: Claudia | 05/19/2011 at 08:15 PM