Personalised Teacher Gifts – Lockdown 2020

June and July always bring a flurry of orders for personalised teacher gifts. However with all that lock down has been bringing, and schools closed since March, I didn’t expect there to be much call for teacher gifts this year. So I was pleasantly surprised to receive a few orders for them despite this.

It’s lovely (particularly as an ex-teacher myself), to see that people have still recognised the hard work that teachers have been putting in behind the scenes over the past few months, despite the huge decrease in face-to-face interaction with their pupils.

One of the loveliest and most unusual gift requests was for a head teacher, from one of her staff! The thoughtful teacher was so grateful for all the support and strength the Head had offered all of her staff during such an unprecedented and difficult time.

She needed something uniquely special showing her thanks, and marking what was the head teachers first year in her role. A year she would not forget! She felt that one of my Doli Dwt peg dolls would fit the bill perfectly!

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With 2020 being unforgettable for so many reasons, I was asked if I could add a Rainbow to the design. It’s become a symbol of hope during the pandemic, and a representation of thanks to all of our key workers.

My lovely customer and I decided that it would be fitting to include this symbol on the doll. I added it to the back, along with the date.

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A special little request was for her lanyard to be depicted on the peg doll. She’s never without it! Of course I was only to happy to oblige. Instead of the usual ID credentials on the pass, I added a little heart. This represents the love, respect and thanks the staff have for their boss!

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Another request for a teacher-rainbow combination also landed in my inbox around the same time.

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This peg doll was to feature a lovely personal message from the pupil. How delightful are these words?!

The sweet message took up all the available space on the back. So, I added the requested rainbow as a small logo on the front of the school polo shirt instead.

It worked really well as a small nod to all the ups and downs 2020 brought to school life.

Of course, it’s not the first time I’ve made some fantastic personalised Teacher gifts. You can read more about them (and get some ideas of what you might like) here. I even have some to which names can be added for you, “ready to post” in the shop .

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And finally….

The thought of keeping your children occupied through the long Summer holiday (on top of the three months children have already been home) might be a bit stressful! Did you know I have a Pinterest board full of ideas for kids of all ages, from crafts to games they can build themselves, and outdoor activities and snack ideas? Have a look below, you might find something new to keep them busy!

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Teacher Gifts Peg Dolls ~ They’re here!

I have teased about our Teacher Gifts peg dolls on Facebook and Instagram, but they are finally live and ready in the shop!

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Developed from our Christmas Count Down idea which use our very own original and pioneering Drilled Doll design, each teacher peg doll comes complete with it’s own real little pencil. Ready and on-hand for all those marking, note writing, and sketching jobs!

additionally, The teacher gift peg dolls can be personalised with a short name or message free of charge:

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As always, each peg doll has been individually hand crafted using our unique, skilled process. Each will come beautifully packaged ready to give to your recipient and will be complete with a Care Card. Find them here!

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Personalised Peg Dolls – Football Fever for Father’s Day?

Stuck for an idea for Father’s day? Is your guy the man who has got everything? Then why not get him a truly unique present this year that he’ll treasure forever?! Our personalised peg dolls fit the bill, and can be decorated with his favourite teams’ strip.

Here are examples of some of the peg dolls we have made wearing football kits in the past. Can you recognise the teams?

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It’s so much fun drawing the tiny team emblems and logos on the little kits. These Nottingham Forest and Sheffield Wednesday ones below were great to work on.

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I was happy to take create this little personalised peg doll for a Spurs fan from his girlfriend,

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and added a special number to the back of his shirt at my lovely customers’ request.

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I’ve created a fair few dolls for Swansea City fans; I put it down to being based in Wales! This doll below was a special thank you gift for a teacher at the end of the school year from a grateful pupil, before she moved on to Comprehensive school. What a really lovely way to say thank you for playing such an important part in her last year of Primary School.

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All we need to make your own personalised football peg doll is a head shot of your loved one and some pictures or links to his chosen team’s kit. It’s really that simple. And of course, any sport goes too! It needn’t just be a football kit or team strip. Rugby, cricket, indoor bowls…. whatever floats his boat!

I will also shortly have some “headless” ready to order Super Dads listed in the web shop. Another perfect gift for Father’s Day. All you will need to do after purchasing one is to email me a head shot of your dad so I can customise the face and it will be ready to go! Keep your eyes peeled on my Instagram and Facebook pages for the shop update.

Just please bare in mind that my order book for personalised peg dolls fills up quickly and well in advance, so be sure to order in plenty of time to avoid disappointment.  In addition, I have 3 weeks booked off for May which will impact my order books for Father’s Day 2018. If you are ready to order, or have any questions, just drop me a line using our contact form.

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School’s Out for Summer!

Yippee for teachers and children everywhere! The summer holidays have finally arrived!

For me, a teacher by day, it’s great news as I now have several weeks to work on new peg doll designs and begin getting organised for Christmas. Yes, Christmas, in July. We are booked in for our first craft fair in November so there is no time like the present (hehe, see what I did there!) to get working on festive stock.

At the end of term, I was asked to make a custom peg doll “Thank you” Teacher gift, for the family of a Y6 pupil who wanted to say a special thank you to a fantastic, supportive Head Teacher before his transition to comprehensive school. It was a tricky job, as I only had a verbal description to go by (no photographs). My design included an apple (a must for any teacher, right?!) and a small crucifix to represent the Catholic school that she leads. She was very touched by her Teacher gift peg doll.

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I’m sure there are some parents out there who are slightly less over-joyed at the prosect of six long weeks of keeping little ones entertained! So to share the Summer Love a little more, here’s a fantastic link to some lovely ideas to keep you ad your family entertained over the coming weeks, or you could check out my Pinterest board of ideas here! The home-made moondough is a personal favourite of mine – it feels so lovely and literally takes minutes to make; and the friendship bracelets take me straight back to my own childhood. What are your favourite, fun-filled holiday activities?

Have a super start to the Summer, whatever you get up to!

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