Rocking Chair Makeover, Easy-Peasy Bunting, New Background, & FREEBIES!

It's Monday and time to link up with 4th Grade Frolics for Monday Made It!

Rocking Chair Makeover!

Well, I have had this makeover on my mind all summer, and I just got around to executing it.  Every year (until it looses its luster), our classroom theme is/will be Moving Right Along TOGETHER! (with the Muppets).  If you are a Muppet fan, and even if you aren't, I am sure you have heard of the song Rainbow Connection.  I decided to overhaul my 20+ year old rocking chair--that my Uncle Harry took out of the neighbor's treasures at the curb and gave to me my first year of teaching--with rainbow colors. 

First, I knocked down the finish with my dual action sander and taped off the spindles.

I chose black as the base color--my favorite color!

Then I created a rainbow of spindles and whipped up a pillow cover to match! Viola! I think the kids will love it! Maybe now the rocking chair won't be the last reading spot chosen...

Easy-Peasy Bunting

Went to Hobby Lobby to pick up a couple of must-haves and came home with quite a few other things... I know you know how that goes!  Anyway, I had not jumped on the bunting bandwagon until yesterday.  I was browsing through the aisles at Hobby Lobby when I came upon a ready to decorate bunting/banner made by Paper Studio.

Here's why I made the buy:

• each pennant is approximately 8" x 12" inches (approx. 108" long)--nice & large
• the pennants are made with heavy black card stock--this will prevent curling of the pennants and light shining through (also available in white card stock)
• the pennants are connected with black, sewn-on ribbon--no need to mess with punching and spacing along ribbon or rope
• 12" x 12" scrapbook paper would work perfect for decorating
• the decorative paper can be removed and the bunting can be re-used/redecorated (which I plan to do for the season/holidays)
• the words "Welcome Back" will fit perfectly (12 pennants)--black cutout letters

First, I chose rainbow colored scrapbook paper and traced onto 12 colors/patterns and cut.

Next, I simply attached the scrapbook paper with a little bit of permanent scrapbook adhesive.

WOW, that was easy!

I will be adding the black "Welcome Back" letters and some colored ribbon ties between each pennant.  Did I mention that the bunting was only $4.99 (minus the 40% off weekly coupon)!!

Can't wait to finish and hang in the classroom!

New Backgrounds & FREEBIES!

Working with the ready-made bunting was inspiration to create these Chalkboard Dotted Line Bunting Backgrounds. If you follow our blog, fill out the form below to receive a FREE "Welcome Back" Banner download!

AND here is my latest freebie--Dots N' Squares Circle Chalkboard Backgrounds! Enjoy!

FOLLOWERS FREEBIE!

To all our faithful followers, and new ones, we would like you to enjoy a FREE chalkboard-style "Welcome Back" bunting download! This bunting can be customized with your favorite ribbon.  I simply printed, trimmed, punched, and strung with ribbon (3/8").  If using mini clothespins (7/8"), the bunting will need to be hung on a wall (not free hanging) due to the top weight. Just fill in the form below to receive your free bunting download--ends at the end of the day on Friday.

I am giving this one to our wonderfully fabulous school secretary!

FORM CLOSED

FINALLY, thank you to all that entered our Place Value Cubes Giveaway! The winners were Erin R. and Aimie.  Congrats ladies!

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Have a splendid, fun-filled week!