DIY Teacher Lanyard

Looking for a quick teacher appreciation gift to personalize for your kiddo’s teacher? This teacher lanyard is a cute idea, and is a fantastic beginner project to learn about layering vinyl! In addition to layering vinyl, we also teach you a quick and easy way to seal paint on acrylic blanks!

DIY Teacher Lanyard

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Cut File Used:

Apple Frame

Supply Links:

• Cricut Maker
• StandardGrip Mat
• Our favorite weeding tool
• Burnishing tool/scraper
• Masking Paper Transfer Tape
• 3” Acrylic Round with two holes
• Patterned paracord
• Hexagon silicon beads
• Turquoise Blue Acrylic Paint
• Paint Brush
• Spray Mod Podge Matte
• White Vinyl
• Red Vinyl
• Needle
• Jump Rings & Pliers
• Key Ring

Step-by-step Instructions:

1. Using acrylic paint and a paintbrush, paint two coats of paint on the back of a clear acrylic disc. (Allow some dry time between layers)
2. Insert the cut file into the design space and size accordingly. Insert text box and type in desired name or initials. Place on top of apple design and size. Use the die-cut machine to cut vinyls. Weed and apply a transfer tape.
3. Once the paint is completely dry, flip acrylic round front side up and layer vinyl on round.
4. Flip acrylic round paint side up and spray two coats of Mod Podge over the entire back of the acrylic round. (Allow first coat to dry before applying second coat) Let dry completely.
5. Cut paracord to desired lanyard length and string silicone beads on paracord.
6. Install jump ring to lanyard and acrylic round.
7. Install jump ring to acrylic round and key ring.
8. Knot lanyard at the top using sliding knots