I'm BaAAAaack!!

It has been so long since I have seen my blog...psh its been so long since I've sat down!!

I have been moving not only into my new apartment but also into my new classroom and it has been CU-RAY-ZEE!!! lol

Amidst the madness I have been able to make some cute things for my classroom that I am super excited about!! I've also developed some new obsessions!! I'm linking up with Tara at 4th Grade Frolics for Monday Made It.

I am OBSESSED with mod podge...ok ok that one isn't so new but we have definetly built a stronger bond ha!! I've also become OBSESSED with spray paint. You'll see from one of my projects below but I just love love LOVE it!!

Ok so onto my goodies!!

I revamped my three-drawer storage bins. I've had them since I started college (which I jsut realized was 7 years ago...yipes!!) so they were pretty beat up. So I gave them a makeover to match my classroom!! I will post a tutorial later if you are interested let me know!!

 

I covered these clothepins and I am going to attach thumbtacks to the back to hang my students work.



And last but not least I made this sign to hang outside my classroom. I made it by covering a shoebox lid....I KNOW!!! Soooo cute and soooo easy!! I'll post a tutorial for it as well later.

Ok I need to get back to work....although I'll probably spend some time checking out everyone elses posts.

Good luck getting back to "school mode"!!!

Creations in the Makin'

Wow!! I've had a busy day! HA! For summer anyway :)

I'm currently homeless because of the job change and move. So I'm staying with my Grandmother until my apartment is ready. One thing about my grandmother she is the QUEEN of garage sales!! I knew I had to harness this power fo the good of my classroom ;)

We set out on our first adventure today in the big city (she lives waaaaay out in the country :*) Although we did not make it early enough for the GOOD goods at the g-sales we aren't giving up so easily.

Plus I still managed to gather goodies for my classroom and I CAN'T wait to start creating!!

Tissue paper and checkers and pipe cleaners...oh my!!

Check out this adorable ^^ animal print tissue paper!!

The animal will my safari theme perfectly and with the bright colors I will add my own little flair ;)

But what am I making you might ask??

Some totally cute tissue paper pom poms to hang from my ceiling!!

I found a tutorial (from pinterest :) at Polka Dot Made.

Of course I will be adding my own little twist...come back to check out my results!!

And why the checkers?? I'm glad you asked :)

I'm planning a unique game for my new English classroom!! Again come back to see how well it works out (I'll be testing it on my Grandma...she doesn't know hehe)

Now I have to give a shout out to my newest favorite blog!!

Mimi at 5th Grade Rocks, 5th Grade Rules

Let me tell you she ROCKS!!!

She has inspired so many ideas for next year and I have filled up my favorites with different websites she recommended.

Go check her out now!! But come back to see how my goodies turn out ;)