***I'm Seeing Stars***

I'm using "Stars" as my classroom theme this year.  I picked stars because it is mature enough for older kids, but whimsical enough for the younger ones (incase I change grades in the future).  Also, I am a Dallas Cowboys fan ; )  The following are projects that my mom and I worked on over the summer. Thanks for making my room shine, MOM! =) 

Classroom Mailbox- My mom painted a basic mailbox that was purchased from Walmart for $15.  She used stencils to make the stars and letters.  The stand was made by my amazing neighbor with wood purchased from HomeDepot.  I will use it to put our Zero the Hero prize every 10th day.

The moon was unfinished wood purchased for $1 at Dollar Tree.  The star attached to the flag was unfinished wood purchased at Hobby Lobby.  

Classroom Stool- The stool was unfinished wood  purchased from  Michael's  it was $30 but I used the 40% off coupon they offer online.  It is painted similar to the mailbox.  My mom painted the stars and swirls. =)

Library Sign- I purchased an unfinished chalkboard from Hobby Lobby then stained the wood and painted the board black.  Next, I used a Q-tip to write the letters freehandedly.  The stars were purchased unfinished from Hobby Lobby and hot glued on.  I wrote,"Berg's Books" on the sign because if a book from the library says this on the back, then it belongs to me.

Picture Frames- I purchased unfinished wood picture frames for $1 each at Michael's.  The stars were unfinished wood from Hobby Lobby.  The yellow frame is a recycled picture frame.  I just spray painted an old frame and added wood decals.  These frames will be filled with smiling faces in no time!

Star Basket- I took an ordinary basket, added some paint and a star to transform it.  Now, it matches my theme.  The star was unfinished wood purchased at Hobby Lobby.  The basket was something old.

Star Basket- I added some brown stain and a painted star to this ordinary basket making it match my theme.  The stars were purchased at Hobby Lobby and the basket was something old.