The bulletin boards in my room are not necessarily where I would prefer to have them. Like any teacher does, I decided to make something I could use, and I couldn't be happier with the results!
I call these "bulletin board dots".
Here are the details so that you can make your own easy and affordable bulletin board dots.
I visited the fabulous JOANN Fabrics and Crafts store and purchased five different pieces of pre-cut fabric quarters. They were $1.99 each. With my teacher discount, I got $1.49 off, so one ended up being only 50 cents! For about $8.00, I was able to make LOTS of bulletin board dots.
These bright colors and designs were the perfect addition to add pops of color all over my classroom and were another way for me to add to my classroom theme of bright colors!
Materials:
cardboard boxes (free)
round containers
pen for tracing containers
scissors
fabric and hot glue gun
Cut out any size of cardboard circles you like. Cover with pieces of fabric using a hot glue gun.
Here are five of my largest circles.
A variety of fabric circles were completed.
Hang the bulletin board dots on the wall. Use a pushpin to attach whatever you want.
These are bright, colorful, and OH.SO.EASY!
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What a fun idea! I think I might try making these to match my Jungle/Safari theme. Thanks! :o)
ReplyDeleteI would love to see pictures using your theme! :-)
DeleteThese turned out great. What a way to spruce things up!
ReplyDeleteJamie
teachingtidbit.blogspot.com
Thanks. They are working great! :-)
DeleteI love these! They are so cute and what a great idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by. :-)
DeleteVery cute idea! I love that they are all so colorful and different!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving them too!
DeleteHmmm this is a great idea! Question, how are you hanging the bulletin board dots on the wall? We have no bulletin boards and aren't allowed to put any holes in the wall or use glue...
ReplyDeleteJessica
Literacy Spark
Jessica,
DeleteI used hot glue. Could you use velcro, glue dots, or the 3M hangers that don't stick to the wall when you remove? (I LOVE those things!)
Cynthia
Great idea! Love the bulletin board dots! Now where could I use them...hmmm...
ReplyDeleteCrystal
Teaching Little Miracles
What a cute idea! Such a great/useful way to brighten up a boring wall.
ReplyDeleteLindsay
Live Laugh & Learn in Second Grade
Super Super CUTE!!!!! I love this idea. I have just moved to a brand new school and they don't like a lot of holes in the walls. This is a perfect option!!! LOVE IT!!!!
ReplyDeleteJena
1st Grade with Miss Snowden
Oh my gosh! What a great idea!!! I love that there's no sewing involved as I'm definitely sewing challenged ;-) I am going to try this - thanks for sharing your creative idea!
ReplyDeleteI'm sewing challenged also! :-)
DeleteGreat idea...love it!
ReplyDeleteooooohh, I love these! I have so much random fabric scraps, I think I need to make myself some bulletin board dots too! thanks for the GREAT idea!!
ReplyDeleteLaura ~ First Grade Spies
Such bright colors and what a cool idea! Those would be very useful around my house when I'm trying to find space on my corkboard! They'd also be a great addition to my reading area at school... maybe have kids pin up some good books.
ReplyDeleteYou've got my wheels turning ;) I'm always inspired by everyone's Made Its!
Thanks for sharing,
Amanda
My Shoe String Life
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What a great idea. I love your bulletin board circles. I might need to try this in my classroom!
ReplyDeleteAlison
Rockin' and Lovin' Learnin'
I love this idea!! Thanks!! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Tara! I hope they work well for you also!
DeleteBest,
Cynthia