Easy Teaching Tools: Monday Made It: Crazy with Spray Paint, Numbered Clothespins, and Vegas

Since I have a plan for next year, my mind simply won't shut off. Normally during the summer, I travel to somewhere tropical and spend a lot of time at the beach.

Maldives

Tahiti

Thailand

This summer, I've decided to create pretty things. I've put away my passport and transformed into a Spray Paint Queen. I linked up with Tara to share what I've been up to.

I dyed clothespins last year using RIT dye. The colors didn't come out the way I intended so I decided to spray paint clothespins this year. I bought 2 cans at Lowe's for about 4 bucks each.

Because everyone needs a selfie with spray paint, right? My blog makeover seriously inspired me to use these colors everywhere.

Clothespins

I took the clothes pins {50 of 'em} out of the package and laid them out. I kept them clipped to the cardboard that they came on.

I just sprayed the clips and left them in the sun for about 30 minutes. They dried quickly so I flipped them over and kept on spraying! {These look red, but they're a pretty bubblegum pink}.

I couldn't stop myself so I found more things to spray! My pup is lucky he was napping, otherwise he probably would've been sprayed too!

I put newspaper down and set out my file holder and sprayed away.

This black file organizer seems so "office space" and needed a facelift!

I think my desk is going to be so pretty, which may inspire me to keep it organized and clutter free {highly doubtful but wishful thinking}.

This tray is my MOST favorite makeover. Is it normal to be this excited about spray paint??? I think I have a problem, seriously!

But is this not the cutest! I can't even wait to set up my new desk space.

I don't love my writing and want my class to look put together so I bought number stickers at Michales for 2 bucks. I grabbed my freshly painted clips and I put the stickers on the inside of the sticker since kiddos will be grabbing the outside of the clip and I don't want them to fall off. I'm sure I'll mod podge them on at some point if need be!

I think they turned out pretty great!

Here they are on the clip chart.

You can grab the fun chart here!

I also ordered cute buttons for the TpT Vegas conference for my roomies! I love them! I bought them on Zazzle. You can order anything until the 4th of July using the code INDEPENDENCE to receive 17.76% off! Plus, if you sign up for their "club" {which you can cancel}, you'll get free shipping.

I also made this cute notebook to bring to Vegas! It was pretty cheap on Vista Print and will be put to good use.

I customized it with Lovin' Lit's digital papers and my logo. I even added a calendar to the front and back inside covers.

Courtney from Ramona Recommends and I are hosting a cocktail party {instead of the dinner}. You can win prizes from some great bloggers like Ideas by Jivey, Keeping Life Creative, Sweet Sounds of Kindergarten, Saddle Up for 2nd grade {Jamberry Nails} and so many more so stay tuned. Many of you are in love with Erin Condren's Teacher Planner. She has graciously offered a gift card to win a planner of your own. We hope you can make it!

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