Showing posts with label polka dots. Show all posts
Showing posts with label polka dots. Show all posts

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Labels, Labels, Labels!!!



Not only do I love polka dots but I also love making labels.  I know it may sound a bit crazy but I get this little thrill when I put a label on something.  Maybe it's because I am a bit absent minded and I know a label will help me find things I'm usually misplacing.  Also, I know in order to be organized, everything needs a home and a label helps provides the address.  I love to be organized but often lack the dedication it demands.  However, if there's a creative spin to it, I am much more motivated.  

Another love is cute and fun scrapbook paper.  I'm not a scrapper but I adore all the cute paper out there.  I can spend forever looking at paper at Michael's and Hobby Lobby.  I always stock up when they put it on sale.  I often use the paper when making signs and labels in my classroom.  I also recently saw an idea on some of my favorite blogs, According to Kelly and Your Homebased Mom, for making some cute picture frames using scrapbook paper.  I can't wait to make some of these frames.  What an adorable idea!

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

My Newest Polka Dot Find

I'm so excited about my new, monogrammed, polka dot lunch tote.  It was such a nice surprise to find it outside my door the other morning.  It is very roomy and super cute!  Check out Mythirtyone for these cute totes and other adorable accessories.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Polka Dot Sign



I admit it...I am obsessed with polka dots.  They are just so cute and fun and make me feel happy.  Whenever I see something with polka dots that I could use in my classroom, I MUST get it and if I can't buy it, then I attempt to make it.  I made this sign for my classroom door after being inspired by some cute signs I saw on eBay.  I'm not the best artist but it was fun to make and looks pretty cute if I do say so myself...and it was much cheaper than what I saw on eBay.  I just got a canvas mat from Hobby Lobby (around $4) and some acrylic paint and paint pens I already had at home.  I used a staple gun to staple some ribbon to the back and then hung it on my door.  I enjoyed the project so much that I made similar signs for Fall and Christmas.