Monday, July 22, 2013

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!

Thanks for flying over! Stop over at 4th Grade Frolics for more Monday Made Its...

Have a splendid, fun-filled week! 






22 comments:

  1. Your rocking chair looks amazing. I love the bright colors! The kids will for sure be wanting to read in it! Thanks for the freebie : )

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    1. You are so welcome for the freebie! Thanks for coming by today...

      Sarah

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  2. Cute chair! I am thinking of doing the same to one I've got! :)

    Lauren
    The Sweetest Thing
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    1. Have fun choosing your colors and painting! :0)

      Sarah

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  3. Your chair is really very sweet. Great job.
    ❀ Tammy
    Forever in First

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  4. I love your chair! I have seen that on Pinterest and am so jealous you did it! Good inspiration for me to get moving on mine!

    Kerry

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    1. Thank you! Have fun with your makeover when you take it on! :0)

      Smiles,
      Sarah

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  5. I love the chair! I want one for my room (maybe a project for next summer-I like to plan ahead-hehe). I also love the banner find from Hobby Lobby. Your room is going to be so cute!

    Aimee
    Primarily Speaking

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    1. Thank you! It will be nice to get all of the summer made-its up in the classroom. Hope you are having a wonderful summer creating. Back to school will be coming before too long...

      Sarah

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  6. Your rocking chair looks fabulous! You got me thinking on how I can revamp mine. :0) I didn't realize you created clipart! Wonderful!

    Gwen

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    1. Thanks much! If you decide to use light colors, I suggest priming the chair first so you do not have to do so many coats. When I was doing the spindle colors, that would have helped a great deal :0( Maybe I will remember that for next time I repaint... Thanks for stopping by!

      Sarah

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  7. I really like your rocking chair! It turned out great!

    Pennants are so fun. I love the colors you chose for your banner.

    Mary

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    1. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind words!

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      Sarah

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  8. I have been looking all over for the perfect bunting! YAY! Heading out to Hobby Lobby this afternoon to get what I need for your tutorial! :) THANKS!
    ~Brandee
    Creating Lifelong Learners
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      Sarah

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  9. I l.o.v.e your rocking chair makeover. I got mine at an antique store and unfortunately I can see splinters in my future! Sanding is on the to-do list.

    -Maria
    Everyone deServes to Learn

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    1. Thanks! Good luck! I love antiques--such character...

      Sarah

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  10. I adore the rocking chair makeover! It looks so inviting to sit in and read!! I'm one of your newest followers. You can follow me at luaslearners.blogspot.com
    Thanks!
    Nichole :)

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    1. Thanks so much for stopping over! So glad to have you as a new follower--will be stopping over to check out your blog...

      Sarah

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  11. Love the Hob Lob bunting and your scrapbook paper with it. Nice colors! Also, thanks for the freebie! So nice!

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  12. Super cute rocking chair! Thanks for the freebie!

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  13. LOVE the rocking chair makeover! Looks amazing! :)

    Roxy
    First Grade Fancies

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