I love starting traditions with my girls. It gives them something to look forward to for each occasion and it allows me to have a consistent idea I can always go back to. I was excited to see this project for a Schultuete in a Highlights magazine that I had picked up at a thrift store earlier this year. It seemed like a really cute idea that would make the first day of school a bit more exciting and memorable.
It’s actually really easy to pull together which made it the perfect project to make just before I had to head out to pick up J from her first day of school.
First Day of School Schultuete {via Highlights Magazine – September 2004}
Materials needed:
- Colored poster board, I spray painted a white sheet
- Tissue or crepe paper, or cellophane gift wrap
- Ribbon
- Scissors, pencil, glue or tape
- Small gifts and treats
Directions:
The 80s called and they want their wallpaper back.
Measure and draw a large triangle on your poster board. Cut out the shape, then roll it together so the opening of the cone is about 7 inches in diameter. Glue or tape the seam together.
Glue or tape a 10 inch-wide cuff of crepe paper or cellophane on the outside of the cone opening. Cover the glued or taped area with a 1-inch wide strip of decorative ribbon. I skipped the ribbon step.
Fill the finished cone with small gifts and treats, then tie the cuff closed with ribbon.
While this German tradition is typically only given to a child when they start kindergarten, I think this is something that I’d like to continue all the way through grade school.
Best. Mom. Ever.
Masha’Allah!
Ha! Not.
Thanks Mariam
MashaAllah, really. Just look at her face! Such a nice idea.
I know!! I love that look on her face and I’m so glad I caught it, Alhamdulilah.
What a lovely idea! Seriously Amnah, you’re like the crafty big sister i never had, mainly cos I’m the eldest and my older cousins all live abroad, so I get so many idea through you! Thanks for sharing and just look at the expression on J’s face. Priceless! And I can see M peeking through in the background. What a lovely tradition Mashallah!
Do you live abroad because you’re studying?
No, I live with my parents in the UK, but most of my family are still in Pakistan. My oldest cousin is like my big sister, but since I only see her very rarely like after years and years, I find myself wishing I had a big sister! And I really love your generosity and openness with your crafty life, inspires me to be more crafty as well.
I see. It’s very difficult to be away from family. Both of my older sisters live far away and I rarely see them. One lives in Palestine and the other is moving to Malaysia! I’m glad that you can find my blog as a way to connect to someone and be inspired by it. I really, really love my readers and interacting with you all.
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MashaAllah that is such a sweet way to welcome the new school year. I am bookmarking this for when my little ones get to that age. What a great tradition to start. Your girls are blessed to have such a creative, fun mom.
LOL @ your sister’s comment. I think you’ve got to be the coolest Mum out there. I hope you get pampered and spoiled by your family! You totally deserve it.
Great Schultuete! And your daughter’s reaction is just precious.
Thank you! I know, I love how excited she was. She’s been requesting one for the first day of first grade. Won’t be much of a surprise this time around.