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I am linking up with Kristen at Ladybug Teacher Files because she has a linky about School Shopping!
and…
My amazon order came today!  

 This is $15 worth of printer ink…aka liquid gold! 
Go to amazon and just type in the name of your printer (and the number) in the search box.  For example mine is a brotherLc61.  Then scroll down till you find a deal!  You may buy more than you really need but trust me you’ll go through it eventually!

 I also got 100 laminating sheets too. ($10)  I am ready to print and laminate my way through my downloads file baby!  Then I promised hubs I would clean the file out.  That downloads file is about to take over my computer.  It’s massive.  We have a central server for our house so I can get stuff off my PC and safe from the spinning wheel of death.

So on to something a little more fun and uplifting…I got crafty again! 
 
I picked up these Styrofoam shapes at Wal-mart and some ribbon just for fun…can’t resist.

 Have you heard of this?!?!?  Simply Spray is NON-TOXIC (whip it out for school projects!!!) and there are TONS of colors and different types of these non toxic spray paints!  Click the picture of the can below to see for yourself! Talk about EASY!

I made a new classroom microphone today!  (mine went missing a couple weeks before school got out and I decided it was the perfect time to upgrade)
I started with shaving off the bottom of the Styro ball and attaching it to the cone.  Hot glue sort of works but you have to almost have warm glue rather than hot so that it doesn’t melt the foam.  Put enough on there and you are good to go!

Next I quickly spray painted the cone.  It took a few practice rounds at
getting my spray technique just right, but in no time I had this!!
 I decided to make one girly but there really was NO reason to do so…I just felt the need. 
I LOVE the size of this!  It is so fun and kid-like.  I love how shiny it is too!  Fun! I use it for sharing, getting to know you and class meetings.  Rather than passing a stuffed animal around, we pass the mic!

 Don’t forget to link up your shopping post with Kristen!

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    7. $15 for all that ink!?! omg I need to check amazon out. I've been spend $25 at Office Max for ONE canister of ink…. and I've gone through 2 black and 2 color this summer. Opps! HaHa. At least I'm getting prepared?

      love the mircophones!

      Katie
      Dirty Hands and Lesson Plans

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    11. Okay Reagan…fill me in on those ink cartridges:) Are they remanufactured or compatible or both? Do they really work as well as the brand name? If so…I am off to purchase tons! I usually buy my stuff at Staples, but I pay a pretty penny. I am open to saving some pennies if this is not too good to be true:) LOVE the microphones by the way!! Too cute!

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    13. I'm definitely going to have to check out Amazon for ink. I'm going broke buying it at Office Depot.

      Wow, that Simply Spray looks terrific. I'm going to check it out.

      I was at Walmart the other day and I saw ping pong balls 6 for $1.00 in all of these bright colors. I almost bought some, but I couldn't think of anything to use them , but I'm just sure there must be something! haha

      Kelly @ I'm Not Your Grandpa, I'm Your Teacher

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    16. I can't believe you get ink so cheaply on Amazon! Also?? LOVE that you said spinning wheel of death! I always call it the spinning wheel of death, and everyone gives me a hard time about it!! =)

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    18. Thank you so much for all of the info!!! I can't wait to tell the hubby about the printer ink! Also, quick question, the Simple Spray fabric paint, where can you buy this? It would save so much time and I could get more creative. Oh the possibilities are endless!!! Thanks again.

      🙂 Nicole
      Tadpole Tidbits
      http://www.mrscorbitt.blogspot.com

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    19. Hello my dear Reagan, thanks so much for linking up!! You are like a shopping genius–I can't believe you found all of that ink so cheap! I know what I am doing this morning, headin' right over to Amazon! I loved reading about your purchases and your microphone craft. Thanks again 🙂 🙂

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    29. I just found out the little tidbit about buying ink on Amazon! After going through so much ink, and spending way too much money at Office Depot for printing, I am so excited!!

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    31. Thanks for all the great info on this post! I am a new follower! I was wondering if you have a post about your laminator. I've heard great things about them but have never really heard details… .I'm assuming you like yours since you just bought 100 refills – hehe! Can you offer any more details on it if you don't already have a post?
      Thanks so much!

      jessicawarcup@yahoo.com

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