Oh, How I love a good distraction!

Come on... It's not just me, right?   I'm not the ONLY one in the world who welcomes a distraction.  You know... the cute and creative kind.   The little idea that you just HAPPEN to stumble upon while taking a few hours minutes to check your Pinterest account.  Yes, yes.  I have a million REAL things on my "To-Do" list, just like you.   But what's a girl to do when she comes across an inspirational PIN?! 

So... Lookie what I distracted myself with this evening!!!  

 

I just LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. how it turned out!!!

Just a quick trip to the fabric store for some burlap (this took just under a 1/2 yard), some jute {that's a fancy word for thick twine!}, and some scrapbook paper.... and WA-LA! Yep.  That's right, people.  I said "paper."   You could use patterned fabric, but I'm sure it would be more expensive....and I think the finished product looks pretty darn good with fancy, thick paper!  Ha! {Oh!  And it's just hot glued on to the jute!  Easy-Peasy!}

 

 

Ok... the next thing I need to tell you is that I've got a plan for this little gem!   You'll have to check back tomorrow for the big "reveal!"   Let's just say it has something to do with getting 3 Ehle children to smile...and not blink.... all at the same time!  LOL    

That's all from me tonight!  I truly HAVE been working on several other projects that are more "teaching" related...but you'll have to check back to hear more about those.  {A girl can't post about TOO many half-completed projects in one week! }   I promise I will finish them up and give ya' the whole story on those when I post!

Blessings to you all!    

Classroom Decor Ideas!

 I know it's only the first week of July...but if you are like me, you are already thinking about your classroom décor for the upcoming school year.   Personally, I'm in LOvE with CHEVRON!   So, I've been on a mission to find THE BEST chevron accessories out there.  I've seen some cute chevron paper "printables" on TPT.  While they ARE super-cute.... (and I do plan to accessorize my room with some of them)... I was really seeking something more "substantial" to really POP and anchor my new classroom décor theme.  Well... I FOUND IT!

Check out this beautiful, fabric

Chevron Rainbow Pennant!!!

Love! LOVE! Love!

 

Oh... It was love at first sight!   As I spent the evening admiring it's beauty.... AND it's price (only $17.50!!!)... I began envisioning coordinating bulletin board toppers, shelf "runners", and on and on.   So, then I did what every good teacher does in a moment of inspiration.... I messaged that heavenly seamstress and asked her to consider to custom design those dreamy items for my classroom!  :)

 

Well... She doesn't call her Etsy shop "Sweet Delights" for nothing, people!

She happily (and promptly) agreed!   AHHHH!  So excited!

Seriously kinder-peeps... She is the best!   I had many, many special requests for her and she joyfully accommodated them all...at an incredible price!

 

SO..... What I am saying is that ya' all need to get your teacher-selves on over to visit Sweet Delights on Etsy! 

 

(Click on the image below for the link!)

 

 

Check out some of the other décor products below.  The patterns alone will inspire you!  And feel free to ask her to customize an order for you! 

Share your ideas.... I'll bet she can make them come to life!  

 

 

 

 

 

She also makes many other cute items like these:

 

 

 

 

I know you will fall in LoVe...just like I did!

Happy Shopping!

 

 

 

I can't wait until my custom order arrives!  I'll take lots of pics and post them for you all!