Using Binder and Stikki Clips in the classroom

Hi sweet friends! I have been in my room getting things ready! I had to move rooms this year, so I had a clean slate! I started with this background color on my boards below. I didn't like it. Seemed like it blended right into the wall....

While I LOVE how sturdy my book bins are ($1.00 at Big lots 6 years ago), but they are PLAIN!

I just have so much stuff!!! OY! 

Once my room is finished, I will have a BIG reveal, but here is ONE picture of my progress! :)

You will just have to wait until the room is done to see the rest! :)

Now, I am here to give you the few Monday Made It's I created. I am linking up with 4th Grade Frolics, be sure to go look at all the awesome creative teachers out there. Last Monday, I had an amazing 1, 155 visitors on my blog because of her site!

On to my Made its!

Made It Number 1

Easy Hanging Option! 

This, I honestly have NEVER seen anyone use this, so I am officially claiming it as MY idea! You heard it here first, folks! 

I was so sick of hot gluing all my things on the wall, and having them all fall halfway through the year. DROVE.ME.NUTS!

Mardel tape didn't work either- I was OVER it. So I came up with this idea...

All you need are Sticki Stikki Clips and any size binder clip you can find. 

I use the small binder clips since I am only hanging paper. I doubt they can handle heavier than a laminated sheet of paper

Here they are above in use! I have two small ones holding up my welcome sign. They will hold all year.
Last year, I held every anchor chart I made, and all student work in the hallway! 

Here is an up close look at them holding my hand painted Dr. Seuss drawing. 

This is them holding my MelonHeadz clip art friend.  - They will stay put all year! 

Say thank you!!!!! You are quite welcome!!!

Made It Number 2

Homemade Bulletin Board

Isn't it so pretty?!

I got the R Max sheathing from Home Depot and had them cut it into three equal pieces. The board is 4ft x 8ft so it makes 3 great bulletin boards. 

It is only 1/2 of an inch and takes push pins easily. 

Lay your fabric on the floor

Grab an electric staple gun - I invested in a power one and it is so much better! 

Fold the corners like you would a present

These are the staples that I used so they don't come all the way through. 

This is how they look after you complete all three, but of course, I wanted a border.

I started by using ribbon by the yard at Joann with my 40% off coupon. I wrapped it around and stapled

Isn't it a beauty? 

I just love how they turned out. I also bought more border to go around the other two.

TO attach it to the wall, I used 1' rings. They pierce right through the material 

You have to put it on the edge like this so that it can't move around or it won't lie on the wall right. 

Then add a command hook. I used the 3 lb each ones although I doubt it comes near 6 pounds. 

Here is what it looks like hung! I LOVE it. I made 3 for my room, and then 3 for the hallway. We all have to use clothes pins on the wall, and this will be easier for because I can easily change out their work.


I will use these to hold their work on the board, so I don't have to keep pushing pins in all year. Each kid will have two pins. 

 Made It Number 3

How to do the ribbon is here and how to do the letters was here. 

I will use this on the first day for the kids to hold! I LOVE it. 

Trace a one. It doesn't matter if you mess up, cause it will get covered! 

Make sure you double it because you need a back.

You also need to make sides 

Then I taped it all together with the only tape I had. Purple

This is to show you how big it is - It is pretty big! 

Then I started adding my ribbon around it. 

I made sure to pattern it. 

I just love how it turned out! I can't wait to use it!

If you made it this far, I wanted to give you a FREEBIE. Click on the picture below to download your freebie. It is only available until 11pm Monday night.

 I can customize these to match your classroom.



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Mrs. H.