Teacher Gifts: Notepads, Thank You Cards & Art
The best teacher gifts get used every day: a hand-painted mug for coffee before the first bell, a pretty notepad for the to-do list, and a card with a note from your kid they can tuck in a drawer. These hand-painted gifts are easy to send to school, easy on the budget, and made to be used. Pair any of them with a handwritten note and you’ve given the best teacher gift there is.
Your chores never looked so good. A delicate border of watercolor wildflowers, ferns and botanicals frames each cream page, like the margins of an old garden journal.
It's chic for to-dos, market lists and reminders, and it makes a sweet teacher, coworker or hostess gift for anyone who loves flowers.
5.5" x 8.5", lined
50 tear-off sheets
Printed in full color on 70 lb. paper
Printed in the USA
The sun, the moon and the stars have all aligned in our whimsical thank you card. Featuring dreamy celestial details and rich, vintage-inspired palette, it’s a beautiful way to show a little gratitude and brighten someone’s day.
Details:
A2 Size: 4.25 x 5.5 inches
Blank inside
Printed on 110 lb. watercolor texture paper to capture the look and feel of the original design
White envelope included
Card comes packaged in a clear sleeve or clear box
Printed in the USA
Shipping and return policies can be found here.
Make the grocery list a little more scenic. A soft blue watercolor sky fills the page, with Mount Hood and evergreens along the bottom and a spray of pink roses in the corner, leaving plenty of room to write.
Use it for to-dos, grocery lists, meal plans or notes by the phone. It's a useful stocking stuffer, coworker gift or teacher gift for anyone who loves Oregon.
5.5 x 8.5 inches, unlined
50 tear off sheets
Printed in full color on 80 lb. paper
Printed in the USA
A thank-you worthy of a botanist's sketchbook. A single pink peony in full bloom, with its leaves and stem, is painted in watercolor in the style of a vintage botanical illustration on soft ivory stripes, with "Thank you" in delicate script.
It's a lovely choice for wedding and shower thank-yous, a note to a host or teacher, or anyone who'd appreciate a pretty card. It matches our 8x10 peony art print.
Details:
A2 Size: 4.25 x 5.5 inches
Blank inside; White envelope included
Printed on 110 lb. watercolor texture paper to capture the look and feel of the original design
Card comes packaged in a clear sleeve or clear box
Printed in the USA
Shipping and return policies can be found here.
Spruce up your kitchen for the holidays with our watercolor Book Tree, a Christmas tree made entirely of books, printed with "Have your shelf a merry little Christmas" on a cotton flour sack towel.
It's a thoughtful gift for readers, teachers and holiday hosts. It's also a real working towel, soft and lint-free, and the print won't peel over time. It pairs with the matching mug.
28" x 28"
100% heavy cotton flour sack
Printed in the USA with water-based inks that won't peel with time or use
Lint-free, made for drying and kitchen cleanup
Machine wash cold, tumble dry low; safe to iron
A little Rose City love. Our soft pink watercolor rose, with its ruffled petals and green leaves, is printed on a thick waterproof vinyl sticker.
Add it to a water bottle, laptop, planner or journal. It's an easy add-on gift for garden lovers and anyone who loves Portland, and it pairs with our watercolor rose card.
Details:
Approximately 3 inches x 3 inches
Thick, durable vinyl that helps to protect from scratches, water and sunlight
Printed in the USA
A tree on your tree. Our watercolor Book Tree is printed on a chic, tree-shaped acrylic ornament and hung from hand-dyed silk ribbon.
It's a keepsake for readers, #BookTok friends and librarians. It's also an easy add-on for a teacher gift or a white elephant exchange. Give it with our Book Tree card, or tuck it into a mug from the same set.
Approximately 3.5" long
Acrylic, with the watercolor design printed on it
Hand-dyed silk ribbon included
Made in the USA
Get your to-dos in a row with a touch of woodland charm! This whimsical notepad features a watercolor illustration of adorable mushrooms and the playful phrase “Things I Mush Do.” Perfect for jotting down tasks, notes, or doodles — it’s sure to make your daily list a little more fun and a lot more cute. A lovely stationery gift for anyone who loves beautiful, functional paper goods.
50 tear off sheets
5.5 x 8.5 inches, lined
Printed in full color on 70 lb. paper
Printed in the USA
Enjoy a cup of cheer with a good book. Our watercolor Book Tree and "Have your shelf a merry little Christmas" are printed on both sides of a 15 oz white ceramic mug.
It's big enough for cocoa during a long chapter, and it's an easy win at a gift exchange or for the book lover in your life. Fill it with an ornament from the same set for a gift that's ready to go.
15 fl oz; 4.62" tall x 3.37" wide
Design printed on both sides
100% white ceramic
Dishwasher and microwave safe
Made to order: please allow 5–7 business days for production. Mugs ship separately from the rest of your order.
Need a spot to jot down all your to-doodles? This fluffy watercolor goldendoodle sits in the corner of a soft sky-blue page with a hand-drawn scalloped border, leaving plenty of room for lists.
Use it for to-dos, groceries, meal plans or notes by the phone. It's a sweet stocking stuffer for doodle owners, and it matches our Goldendoodle sticker.
5.5" x 8.5", unlined
50 tear-off sheets
Printed in full color on 70 lb. paper
Printed in the USA
Curl up with a good book and a cup of cocoa in the cutest mug of the season. Our watercolor holiday teddy bears wrap around a 15 oz white mug, finished with a red handle and interior.
It's a sweet gift for teachers, coworkers and gift exchanges, and it's the right size to fill with candy canes or cocoa packets. It matches our Beary Merry card, towel and wrapping paper.
15 fl oz; 4.62" tall x 3.37" wide
Design printed on both sides
White ceramic with red handle and interior
Dishwasher and microwave safe
Made to order: please allow 5–7 business days for production. Mugs may ship separately from the rest of your order.
Trim the tree with a keepsake you'll be happy to unpack every year. This acrylic ornament features our classic vintage-inspired Santa, printed from an original watercolor painting and finished with a hand-dyed silk ribbon.
Hang it on your own tree, tie it onto a wrapped present as a gift topper, or tuck it into a holiday card for someone far away. It makes a thoughtful little gift for teachers, neighbors and stocking stuffers.
Wrap the gift to match with our Vintage Santa Christmas Wrapping Paper and Holly Jolly Christmas Card.
Acrylic
Approximately 3" x 3"
Hand-dyed silk ribbon included
Made in the USA
Somewhere over the rainbow… is a home filled with joy! Brighten your walls with a piece from our vibrant Rainbow Collection and add a splash of color to any space. Perfect for inspiring happiness and creativity every day.
Bold, joyful, and guaranteed to brighten any room. Our Rainbow Series includes give original watercolor designs - Boogie, Pebbles, Stripes, Triangles, and Arches - each a fresh take on color and pattern. A great choice for a nursery, playroom, or any space that could use a little more color.
Professionally printed on high quality felted paper so it looks and feels like a watercolor original
Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches
Frame not included - shown for reference only.
Shop the whole collection – mix and match with your favorites!
Shipping and return policies can be found here.
Pour the cocoa and let the season begin. Inspired by vintage holiday celebrations, this Christmas mug features our classic Santa, printed from an original watercolor painting, with a festive red handle.
The design is printed on both sides, so it looks just as merry in either hand. Use it for morning coffee all December, or gift it to a teacher, coworker or Secret Santa with a packet of cocoa tucked inside.
Pair it with the matching Vintage Santa Christmas Tea Towel for a ready-made holiday gift.
15 fl. oz.
4.62" H x 3.37" W
Design printed on both sides
White ceramic with red detailing
Dishwasher and microwave safe
Made to order: please allow 5–7 business days for production. Ships separately from other items.
Somewhere over the rainbow… is a home filled with joy! Brighten your walls with a piece from our vibrant Rainbow Collection and add a splash of color to any space. Perfect for inspiring happiness and creativity every day.
Bold, joyful, and guaranteed to brighten any room. Our Rainbow Series includes give original watercolor designs - Boogie, Pebbles, Stripes, Triangles, and Arches - each a fresh take on color and pattern. A great choice for a nursery, playroom, or any space that could use a little more color.
Professionally printed on high quality felted paper so it looks and feels like a watercolor original
Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches
Frame not included - shown for reference only.
Shop the whole collection – mix and match with your favorites!
Shipping and return policies can be found here.
Somewhere over the rainbow… is a mailbox filled with joy! Brighten someone’s day with a piece of snail mail from the new Rainbow Collection, and live colorfully.
Professionally printed on high quality felted paper so it looks and feels like a watercolor original
Set of 5 A2 (4.25 x 5.5 inches) cards with white euro flap envelopes
One of each design included
Shop the whole collection – grab a print of your favorite!
Shipping and return policies can be found here.
Somewhere over the rainbow… is a home filled with joy! Brighten your walls with a piece from our vibrant Rainbow Collection and add a splash of color to any space. Perfect for inspiring happiness and creativity every day.
Bold, joyful, and guaranteed to brighten any room. Our Rainbow Series includes give original watercolor designs - Boogie, Pebbles, Stripes, Triangles, and Arches - each a fresh take on color and pattern. A great choice for a nursery, playroom, or any space that could use a little more color.
Professionally printed on high quality felted paper so it looks and feels like a watercolor original
Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches
Frame not included - shown for reference only.
Shop the whole collection – mix and match with your favorites!
Shipping and return policies can be found here.
Santa, but make him a teddy bear. Our watercolor bear in a red Santa suit and hat, carrying his sack of gifts, is printed on a bear-shaped acrylic ornament with hand-dyed red silk ribbon.
It's a sweet keepsake for a baby's first Christmas, a grandchild or anyone who loves a classic teddy bear. Collect him with our Martini Bear and Chef Bear ornaments, and finish your gifts with the matching Santa Bear gift tags.
Details:
Approximately 3 inches by 3.5 inches
Hand-dyed white silk ribbon included
Made in the USA
Somewhere over the rainbow… is a home filled with joy! Brighten your walls with a piece from our vibrant Rainbow Collection and add a splash of color to any space. Perfect for inspiring happiness and creativity every day.
Bold, joyful, and guaranteed to brighten any room. Our Rainbow Series includes give original watercolor designs - Boogie, Pebbles, Stripes, Triangles, and Arches - each a fresh take on color and pattern. A great choice for a nursery, playroom, or any space that could use a little more color.
Professionally printed on high quality felted paper so it looks and feels like a watercolor original
Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches
Frame not included - shown for reference only.
Shop the whole collection – mix and match with your favorites!
Shipping and return policies can be found here.
Bring a touch of vintage charm and good fortune wherever you go with our watercolor vinyl sticker featuring a classic hand holding a four-leaf clover. This original design blends timeless elegance with a dash of whimsy, making it the perfect accessory for laptops, water bottles, notebooks, phone cases, and more. Printed on durable, waterproof vinyl, this lucky little sticker is ready to add style and positivity to your everyday essentials.
Details:
Approximately 2 inches w x 4 inches tall
Thick, durable vinyl that helps to protect from scratches, water and sunlight
Printed in the USA
Holiday Teacher Gifts They’ll Actually Use
Find a teacher gift that earns a spot on the desk, from a pretty notepad for the to-do list to a mug for the staff room. Every notepad and sticker is printed from an original watercolor by Portland artist Amanda Donahue, and most teacher gifts here are under $25.
Top Teacher Gift Ideas
Watercolor Notepads ($14): Vintage Floral Botanical, Things I Mush Do, or the To Doodles goldendoodle pad.
Vinyl Stickers ($5): an easy add-on for water bottles and laptops.
Holiday Mug ($25): 15 oz, for coffee before the first bell.
Gift Card: let them pick their own favorite.
Add a thank you card with a note from your student; it's the part teachers keep. For more ideas, see gifts for readers and gifts under $25.
