Labeled clothespins for student work- I found small clothespin chalkboard labels at Michael's Craft Store for $2. I covered the boring clothespin part with green/white polka washi tape and wrote student names on the front with colored chalk. I hot glued (o.k. see now? This is serious. I even whipped out the glue gun- for real) a thumbtack to the back of each clothespin. I will use these to hold student work up on a classroom bulletin board. I leave the same background and border up all year that color coordinate with my classroom. Now all I will have to do is switch out the student work samples! This also ensures I include every student's work since the labels are already on the board.
Lesson Planner/Binder- Missy from Dirt Road Teacher makes these gorgeous lesson planner/binders. When I saw that she had one in a blue/green nautical theme I just had to have it! I printed out the pages and had it bound at Staples for $11. That counts as a "made it," right?
Flower- I've saved the best for last! I love this! I found the idea on Pinterest and had to re-create it.
Adorableness, right? I found the green pail at Target for $1. I got the pom-pom ($7) and the dowel ($1) at Hobby Lobby. I placed a round Styrofoam ball into the pail. I cut the dowel (actually I snapped it because as I said- I'm impatient and I didn't want to wait for my husband to saw it). Next, I painted the dowel green, and poked it into the pom-pom and the Styrofoam ball in the pail. I cut out 4 green leaves from scrapbook paper and glued them onto the dowel. Lastly, I added artificial peat moss to the pail to cover up the Styrofoam. Wholla!
This was so much fun I may have to pick up knitting or something just so I can link up again next week!
Happy Crafting!
I was giggling at your last little bit about taking up knitting or something!!! Love the pom pom flower ball. I think I have one of those in my classroom, but I'm certain I did not make it. I need to go hunt that thing down!
ReplyDeleteAlison
Rockin' and Lovin' Learnin'
Too fun! yay! I'm glad you got your craft on and linked up:)
ReplyDelete4th Grade Frolics
I love your colors/theme! Too cute!
ReplyDeleteBecky
(Kinder Korner)
I love the flower! I think I would have snapped the dowel instead of waiting to have it cut, too!
ReplyDeleteFun in Room 4B
Wait let me compose myself... You crack me up! I was dying. Chicken nuggets. So proud of you for stepping out of your comfort zone. I love your name clips and tree. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteTake care, Amy
LOL I was laughing during this post. :) I feel like Monday Made It really holds us accountable! Crafting a little here and there is good for the soul. Adorable flower...I just love it!
ReplyDeleteMeredith
Creativity to the Core
I got some of those clothes pins from Michaels on clearance. My plan was to do the same thing! However I did not think about washi tape on the boring part!
ReplyDeleteLove it!!! What kind of pom-poms are those?!
ReplyDeleteI love the clothes pins! I need to go to Michael's to see if there are any left.
ReplyDeleteThe Traveling Teacher
I love your flower! How cute is that? Are you keeping it at home or for your classroom?
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm going to keep it in my classroom.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!!! I love your flower - I'll bet it looks great in your classroom!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great ideas and the inspiration!
HIlary
Kinderland Kuties
Ooooo! Your flower would work in my classroom, too. I don't have a nautical theme, but my colors are navy, kelly and lime green. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your flower. You are crafty in my eyes.
ReplyDeleteHaha I love your 'made it's' ;) I think they're all valid, though! I LOVE the last one! And the tags are super cute :)
ReplyDeleteAnisa @ Creative Undertakings
That flower is so stinkin' cute! =o)
ReplyDeleteWendy
One Happy Teacher