Last week, I showed you the sweet surprise anniversary party I helped to throw. The highlight of the decorations was the crepe paper streamers that I ruffled in various combos and laid across the white linens. I’m pretty in love with ruffled streamers. This isn’t the first time I’ve used them. They made up […]

Get a full and fringy look with this DIY Tissue Paper Garland. Easy to make and looks great for a celebration!

So far, y'all have seen my new color scheme and pillows, as well as my makeover of the class buckets, pencil holders and bathroom passes. Today, I'm going to share the quick update I did on my office chair, the cheap and easy border I made for my bulletin boards as well as some new bean bags I made! First, exhibit A - boring old office chair. Nothing wrong with it, of course, I just knew it could be more "fun." I can't resist an easy way to make my room more fun! I thought about just…

How to make a bulletin board border

Here is coat #4 and finally it is looking like it should. I also spray painted my baskets, which were many different colors. This was a much cheaper way to get a new color scheme. These are the eight that I have done. I can't wait to start putting my books in them and put my shelf back where it belongs. Now onto the fun stuff! Over at Peace Love And First Grade I found the beautiful "scrunchy" border. Here is what Laura's looks like: She used long strips of paper - you can find directions at…

So I had been seeing these cute borders on soooo many bulletin board pictures on Pinterest. I couldn't wait to get to school and try it! ...

How to make a bulletin board border

I am finally back in "school" mindset. Partly because I am ready to start thinking about it, planning for it, getting excited about it ... and partly because well, it. is. August. Can I get an AMEN! *smile* With that said, I have officially started working in my classroom. It isn't very cozy yet, but considering this was ONE Friday, I am pretty excited about my accomplishments! Today, I am sharing one of my favorite bulletin board borders. This idea is by no means my own, and there are quite…

Welcome back to my Back to School Event! I hope you've been enjoying this week's posts and the guest bloggers. Be sure to stick around ...

See how to make a tissue paper bulletin board border to spruce up your primary classroom. Make it a focal point for engaging students.