Monday Made It
Good Morning! It's Monday Made It time, ya'll!
I'm excited to share what I've been up to this past week. I've been spending a lot of time getting some of my larger crafty to-dos done and last week was no different. I've been working in my classroom here and there for the past few weeks. I usually spend about two 8 hour days a week. I've moved classrooms so I had to do A TON of unpacking. I felt like that was going to take forever! I finally got my unpacking done. If you are interested in the progress I made, you can check out my latest post here.
So, I got some crazy idea that I *needed* to paint all my furniture white... really? What was I thinking?? It has taken a ton of paint and a ton of time. But, it's done.
Ok, on to my Made It. This is not my original idea. Jill from Controlling My Chaos shared her 2012 classroom with us in this post here. I love that she teaches middle school but still decorates her room for her kiddos!
I fell in love with her bookcase {among other things like her pencil caddy}....
Isn't it lovely how she has a beautiful design in the back??
I knew I wanted this for my teacher bookcase because I wasn't sure it would hold up to the kiddos if I tried it on the ones they would use. So....
I searched high and low for some stylish and modern scrapbook paper that would fit in with my decor... nothing... couldn't find it... not even at Hobby Lobby. I was beginning to think it wasn't going to happen. I could always use fabric, but gosh... fabric is just outrageous! $7.99/yd... no thanks! Then, I got the grand idea to use wrapping paper. Hobby Lobby didn't even have a pattern there that I liked either, but my wonderful Target did, of course!
So, I painted my bookcase, left the backing brown, and used Mod Podge and wrapping paper to back it. This was not an easy task. The wrapping paper was huge and difficult to work with. Not to mention it was thin and wanted to rip every time I painted over it.
However, I did get it done and I am so happy with the outcome!! I just love how modern and simple it looks :)
Here are the before/after photos.
before... ugly plain jane... nothing cutesy about it.. just not me..
after..... {ahhemmm... please excuse the mis-matched baskets on the top shelf.. I was just making sure they would fit..}
I just loved what I did with it! So me!!!
Lastly, I wanted to update an older Monday Made It I did a few weeks ago. Remember my "READ" letters? Remember my "D" was sold out?
Well, I went back and purchased it. Then, when I went to paint, I noticed that I wasn't too crazy about some of the other letters I had painted because they didn't really go with my classroom. So, here are my new letters.... I just love them!
My favorite has got to be the "D". I just love it!
Labels: Monday Made It
35 Comments:
Love the book case! I am so inspired that I just might work on one that I already have. :) YAY! Thanks for the idea.
~Brandee
Creating Lifelong Learners
Thanks Brandee. I've had this one for a while, but I was really wanting to make every piece of furniture in my room something I love. We are there enough! Try to use scrapbook paper if you can. If you can't find it, try to get a little thicker wrapping paper. I can't wait to see it! :)
Now that I have started making things with coordinated colors, I want to paint my furniture too. But it wasn't easy to paint my stool so I don't know if I'm up for it. Love the letters. I'm going to make some for next week.
Jessica
Literacy Spark
I love the bookshelf. I have a set of white shelves and just adding a background will make them look nicer. Thanks for the tip!
Jeanette
Third Grade Galore
WOW I am loving that shelf --- it looks great!! So glad you found a D.. and I can see why it's your favorite.. it is super cute!
Ashley
That's So Second Grade!
Wow! I love the bookshelf...it has my mind going...I have a WALL of bookshelves. Don't think I could do them all, but maybe one little accent section??? Hmmm... This is why I love Monday Made-It!!!
Crystal
Teaching Little Miracles
Painting all your furniture white is a big undertaking! Looking at your before and after bookshelf proves it is well worth it. It looks great!
Foreman Teaches
Your bookshelf looks great! I would have never thought to use wrapping paper...I'm definitely going to do this with my bookshelf at school!
Bethany
FabandFunin4th!
I love the book shelf and the letters! Turns out great! :)
-Allison
Adventures in Room 204
Your book shelf makeover turned out FABULOUS! Isn't it amazing what a coat of paint will do! This really makes me want to paper to my white book shelves, too!
I love the bookshelf makeover!
Jessica
Fabulous and Fun 4th Graders
I always start and wonder why?? So, I know how you feel :)
Thanks, Ashley. I love how it turned out. It's like my pride & joy when I walk into my room :)
Glad you found it useful and something you could use!
I think it would look great and also maybe split it up a bit?? Can't wait to see yours :)
Thanks! It's so worth it :)
Thank you, Allison :)
It is amazing. It's like two totally different book shelves!
Thanks, Jessica :)
I'm getting ready to buy a cheap bookshelf from Target for my teacher stuff. I don't know why I hadn't thought of adding the scrapbook paper to it. I guess it is because I don't have to paint it. Yours turned out beautiful! What is it with the letter D? My daughter's name is Delaney and we can never find D's. At one kid's store they said they don't carry the letter D. theyhave all kinds of notebooks, necklaces, etc... but none that have a D on them. Glad you found one! :)
Kelly
I'm Not Your Grandpa, I'm Your Teacher
I love your book shelf! We aren't allowed to have any of our own furniture in the room, nor are we allowed to paint what we have. :/ A girl can dream though, right?
Amber
Creative Ideas for the Upper Elementary Classroom
I love this bookshelf! You did a great job transforming it!
Courtney
Polka Dot Lesson Plans
Wow I now know what IM doing with my plain old boring shelf! Thanks for the inspiration it looks great!
Amanda
Rock Stars At Work
I'm obsessive about all of my furniture bein' black! Your shelf looks great!
Alison
Rockin' and Lovin' Learnin'
I think we have a lot in common...I just purchased a new mail sorter and my principal said, "Have you painted it yet?" Got to love matching furniture (and baskets). Your hard work paid off - they look FABULOUS!
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Kristina
Mrs. Z & Company
I really do love your bookshelf. I think I just may do he same thing to my two that sit beside my desk. It would really liven them up.
Dee
Mrs. B's Nook
That's funny about the D. Glad I'm not the only one! :)
That's interesting. I guess I'm very thankful that we can. This bookshelf is actually one the school purchased...oops! lol
Can't wait to see it :)
I was debating on black but decided to go with white. I just love it when it all matches :)
Ha! Sounds like my principal. I'm sure she's been up that way to see what I've had going on. She knows I can't just settle for ordinary!
Yes it would and I can't wait to see it if you decide to :)
I am SO doing that to a bookcase! Thanks for the idea!!!
So cute! Do you have any tips for mod podge-ing ith wrapping paper? I have some I would love to use. Thanks!
Rachel
La Señorita Creativa
Your bookshelf turned out beautifully! I love the paper you chose. I can't wait to try this idea!!
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