Looking for a cute and quick craft for the classroom?
I was inspired to make this after looking at Abby’s post about the CUTE banner she created. If you have not seen her post yet, check it out now!
I searched high and low for the some cute fabric that would go with my theme this year, but I could not find any. I went to Joanne Fabrics but did not fall in love with anything. So, I picked up these foam banner triangles from Michaels instead. Red, yellow, and blue are the exact colors I wanted!
Materials I used:
1. Hot glue gun with glue sticks (I used about 3 glue sticks)
I already had these materials at home, so I didn’t have to buy these!
2. One pack “Glitter Pennant Shapes” from Michaels- $3.99
3. One spool of thick ribbon from Michaels- $2.99
It is as easy as it looks! Just let the glue gun warm up, place glue on the foam, and stick the foam on the ribbon! That’s it!
When you are done, you will have a very long banner to hang up in your classrooom!
I then found these wooden letters at Michaels for my next project!
Materials for this project:
White Wooden 9″ Letters- $3.49 each
4 sheets of scrapbook paper- $0.60 each
Mod Podge Satin- $4.99
Brushes for Modge Podge- $2.39
Sharp Exacto Knife- I already had this, but they are about $5.00
Here’s how to begin!
Turn the scrapbook paper upside down just like in the picture. Brush the Mod Podge Satin on the front of the letters and press the letter down on the scrapbook paper, like shown above. You want to front of the letter to be glued to the back of the scrapbook paper. Does that make sense? :)
Let the letters dry when you are done. I took a break at went for ice cream. :) One hour later, they were dry!
Next, take out your Exacto knife.
When the Mod Podge is dry, take your knife and gently go around the outline of the letters and cut off the excess scrapbook paper.
Finally, place the Mod Podge OVER the front of the letters as well! The podge acts a glue and also a satin stain too!
Finished project:
Now for the fun part! Using this picture above, which will be hanging in my classroom this year, make a guess about what my theme will be this year! The first reader who comments on the correct theme will get a freebie of their choice (up to $10.00) from our TpT store! I can’t wait to hear what your guesses are! If no one guesses correctly, I will post another clue later this week! :)
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A racing theme maybe?!
I am going to guess a circus theme!
LOVE it!
It seems like a big top or magic theme….hmmmm….
awww, I love this!
Gena @ tekyteach.blogspot.com
Circus big top theme! I know I'm late…
How about "Racing to Read"?
BTW–CUTE!
☺ Tanya
First Grade is Fantabulous!
I'm going with a sports theme or carnival theme!
SOO cute! Primary Patterns??
Dr. Seuss? Cat In The Hat?
Looks like a circus or carnival theme to me, and it looks cute, cute, cute! I saw all of the cute carnival stuff at Target this summer… so I'm excited to see what you are going to be doing this year!
Amanda
http://www.oneextradegree.blogspot.com
OMG! I'm for sure making the letters :) so cute.
internteachertales.blogspot.com
I think it might be a Team theme! Those look like team pennants to me!
Kelley
Mrs. Randall’s Learning Library
my guess is that you are doing a theme of "reading with flare or colour" thanks mary
i just had another thought which i'll post is it "connect the dots to your reading"
I saw this post and got right in my car and headed to Hobby Lobby! Guess what I am doing tonight!! thanks for the cute idea!
Once Upon A Teaching Blog
Is your theme "Get ready for a banner year"? I figured that it must not be circus or race car because those are too obvious, but I could be wrong.
Taunya D.
I've always wondered how to make those wooden letters look 'cute'. Thanks
Now I'm deep in thought about what to label with wooden letters.
❤Pat
A Time to Share & Create
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Fabulous 4th Grade
Very cute!!
Miss J
smilescrayonsandendlessstories
What a cute and easy idea!
http://quenchyourfirst.blogspot.com
Read Around The Room?
I love this idea!!!! I am ready to head to the store right now!
Girl this is ADORABLE! You are so crafty and creative!!!!!!!!!!!!
-Rachelle
whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com
I love the letters that you altered. I might have to do this for my classroom! :-)
Susie
crafty-bug-susie.blogspot.com
is it "Read to Succeed"??? I can picture that with a bulletin board of a race track… tracking the books your students have read.
Soooo cute… I'm in love with pennants.
~Leslie
http://jackofalltrades-leslie.blogspot.com/
I am making these! And I thought my projects were done for a little! I am now a follower! Check out my new blog…I need some more followers too!
http://californiaenglishteacher.blogspot.com
Sarah
To me it seems like a circus theme! -Ali