For those of you that know what my classroom looks like, I have had it the same for a couple of years. I don’t have a theme, but I have a cozy Americana type of feel with a red book barn as a major focal point. I am over it ya’ll.
I am doing a classroom makeover this year! The red barn is leaving and the color scheme is changing! I thought about doing a giveaway and the book barn would be the prize, but I don’t think I can ship it.
Tho sorry.
I just decided this makeover was on a couple days ago, so some of the things I have created for my room (like those freebie math tub labels a few posts ago) are not making the cut anymore!
Here’s my fabric and color scheme…
The fabric is for curtains and pillows. {I have to work with the color palette that is already in the room thus the flower pattern which is going to pull together those colors in a more modern way} Tell me it modernizes those colors please!
I am not yet working in my room, so the pictures and details will have to come later.
Now for the pinterest projects!
I have been wanting a teacher toolbox since I first saw them during the Spring on Pinterest. I may be the last one to finally make mine, but I can now say it is DONE!
I am the WORST about throwing little stuff in a large basket only to go searching for it, giving up, and borrowing from the teacher next door.
So I picked up this little number at a store called Garden Ridge.
I spray painted it white
Then I made labels to match my new color scheme and fit the size of the drawers.
Finally here is the final result! I think my favorite drawers are mints, gum, and meds.
{those are teacher meds like tylenol and cough drops}
Here’s a little closer view
If you want the drawer labels you can have them. I am sorry I am not going to customize them, but I figured I would go ahead and just offer them up in case you have procrastinated like I have and you happen to find the same toolbox drawer set as I did.
But wait there’s more…
I also made these magnets for my white board to match my new colors. I could not find any magnets last year to save my life. I have no idea which student was eating them but something was going on. So I decided to make them bigger and bolder. Plus I chose a magnet strength that makes them nearly impossible to get off the board.
Here they are after being glue gunned. FYI I had to cut the little brad things off the back of the fabric and gems before gluing.
I had to space them out because they are so strong they just wanted to keep doing this…
As you can see some of the decorations aren’t quite as big as the magnets, but I think I can handle it. I am trying to just let it go! Or those might end up stuck to the round file.
Now I am linking this up with Tara.
Better late than never…
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Heidi says
July 19, 2012 at 1:38 amI love the choices you made for your classroom. I am loving me some grey and yellow together and absolutely adore you toolbox. You are definitely not the last one to create a toolbox. I need to kick my butt in gear and go and get one. Thanks for sharing your labels 🙂
Heidi
My (Not So) Elementary Life
Across the Hall says
July 19, 2012 at 1:41 amThis post was both informative and entertaining!
Thanks for that!
Halle
Across the Hall in 2nd
Camille says
July 19, 2012 at 1:46 amReagan, I have those same magnets, but just used them as is. I DO like your fancy ones much more! What are those decorations? Buttons? I couldn't tell from the package – "spare parts"???? I just finished my toolbox also and I love it already!
Camille
An Open Door
Reagan Tunstall says
July 20, 2012 at 12:37 amHi Camille,
They are fabric brads from hobby lobby. I had to take the brads off the back but it wasn't too hard. I used sturdy kitchen scissors! shhh don't tell!
🙂 Reagan
MrsNewp says
July 26, 2012 at 4:36 pmReagan,
I just have to say I <3 you! LOL, no but really. Thank you for posting the labels you used. I have an identical tool box sitting in my garage just waiting for me to get to this project and you just eliminated all the think work for me!!! Thank you
Hope
Teachingwhope.blogspot.com
Jill says
July 19, 2012 at 1:49 amHaha! I have this distinct memory of looking at your blog last summer and admiring your book barn. I'm pretty sure I showed the pictures to everyone in my house and no one was into it except me………….. shocking!! 🙂
I still need to make the toolbox too… just trying to figure out where it would go in my room.
Also I love your new colors!!!!
Marvelous Multiagers!
Tracey Schimke says
July 19, 2012 at 1:51 amLove the colors you're going to use. I haven't bought my toolbox yet. Still deciding if I have the room and if I'll actually use it.
Tracey
Third Grade All Stars
lorajoelle says
July 19, 2012 at 1:58 amLove the labels for the toolbox. Thank you so much! I had started making my own, but never finished them. I'll just use yours instead!
Lora
Mrs. Webster’s Classroom Connections
Sarah says
July 19, 2012 at 2:01 amI love your teacher toolbox. You are not the last, I have wanted to make one for a while now and not done it yet. Hopefully I will finish it before teachers go back on 2 1/2 weeks, LOL! Love the magnets! Very cute! I think that I have the cousin of your magnet eater 🙂 Crazy how things disappear in a classroom. I may have to make some for my room. Thanks for sharing.
Sarah
Teaching Star Students
Jennifer says
July 19, 2012 at 2:02 amI love everything in this post!!! The fabric you picked out is perfect! Your toolbox labels are great. I love the chevron pattern. I also love what you did to your magnets. I never would have thought of that! I loved your barn, but know the feeling of all the sudden needing something new. I am sure a teacher at your school will claim that right baby up! 🙂 I can't wait to see pictures of your classroom once it is all set up!
Delighted in Second
Laura says
July 19, 2012 at 2:05 amThe fabric is adorable! Love it! The magnets toolbox turned out so cute, too! Can't wait to see the final product!
Laura
Peace, Love, and First Grade
Jill says
July 19, 2012 at 2:05 amI love your new color scheme. Don't feel bad, I don't have a toolbox yet, when I do i hope it will be cute like yours.
Vickie says
July 19, 2012 at 2:07 amI LOVE the new colors…we're using grey and yellow in our nursery, so I'm a little partial! Can't wait to see the end product!
Vickie
Mrs. Plant's Press
Amanda says
July 19, 2012 at 2:09 amI love the supply organizer! I have high hopes of making one myself and hope I can find one with some large drawers like the one you found. I think I'm taking the plunge and going without a desk in my classroom this year because it is just SO big. Thanks for the ideas!
Kristin says
July 19, 2012 at 2:16 amLove love love your toolbox! Your color scheme is awesome. I can't believe the book barn is leaving . . . I feel like that's how I know you! Or that's my favorite memory of you or something. I remember seeing it on your blog and the rest was history! 🙂 🙂 But I understand the need for change!!
A Teeny Tiny Teacher
Lisa R. says
July 19, 2012 at 2:25 amI love your color scheme for your classroom. You can't go wrong with chevron! I am with you when it coming to throwing stuff in a container or basket & then trying to find it later. I love how your toolbox came out!! 🙂
Lisa
Learning Is Something to Treasure
Taylor says
July 19, 2012 at 2:32 am1. I love the colors you chose!! Grey and Yellow is so popular right now and I love the pop of flowers too!
2. You are not the last one to make the toolbox… I literally just looked it up on Home Depot's website to see how much it was and I will picking it up and completing it this weekend! Love how your's turned out!
Taylor
BakingCraftingTeaching Oh My
Sherry says
July 19, 2012 at 2:54 amI will SOOO miss your barn! I do wish you could ship it to me, but I bet Alberta Canada is just a tad far!
I will look forward to your August post with pictures of the classroom with your new fabric.
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VickyVinas says
July 19, 2012 at 3:10 amLove your teacher toolbox!! I had not seen it until the past couple of weeks in the made it mondays and different blogs. You colors all work together and definitely those labels are lovely. Good luck changing your decor. I seem to change mine each year in one way or another. I bore too easily. 😉
Vicky
http://themadnessthatiskindergarten.blogspot.com
Kelly Smither says
July 19, 2012 at 3:21 amLove the toolbox, the colors are so lovely! How did you use the mod podge to make the labels stick to the plastic drawers?
Reagan Tunstall says
July 19, 2012 at 3:30 amApply a coat of mod podge to the drawer and set the paper on top of it. Then apply another layer on the top of the paper. It dries glossy and clear.
Kelly Smither says
July 20, 2012 at 12:43 amThanks! I went to garden ridge today and picked up myself one, except I may make my own labels with letters and use it as storage for my magnet letters in my word work station!
Cait22 says
July 19, 2012 at 3:21 amLove the toolbox! You're not the last one…I just finished mine today! I have the same one that you do, except I got it at Menards!
Looking forward to seeing pics of your newly decorated room in the fall! 🙂
Cait
Sliding into First!
Sara at school says
July 19, 2012 at 3:23 amYour magnets are so cool!
Sara
amy.lemons says
July 19, 2012 at 3:45 amLove it all! Your room will be super cute!
Angi says
July 19, 2012 at 3:57 amYou toolbox and magnets are both great! I might need to make some cute magnets now. 🙂
Susie Q says
July 19, 2012 at 4:06 amI do the same thing as you — throw stuff in some basket, can't find it and then borrow. I so need a toolbox. Yours turned out so cute!
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Just Wild About Teaching says
July 19, 2012 at 4:48 amthe toolbox looks soo good im def going to have to get one of those for my class..it seems so useful!! im your newest follower…drop by =)
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Annie Moffatt says
July 19, 2012 at 5:08 amWhat??? The red barn is leaving the classroom? I'll send you my address…okay? Reagan…you are OUT.OF.CONTROL! Look at you and all of your projects! I am starting to feel like a slacker:) LOVE it, of course!
Perrine Curry says
July 19, 2012 at 5:11 amOMG!!! We have (some) of the same color scheme 🙂 I'm doing yellow and gray also. I heart your style and can't wait to see what you come up with. Be sure to check in on my blog (when you have a chance)and see what I'm doing too.
Modern Kindergarten
Grade ONEderful says
July 19, 2012 at 5:22 amVery very cute. You guys are ALL putting me to shame. I've done NOTHING!
❀Barbara❀
Grade ONEderful
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Mrs. Macdonald says
July 19, 2012 at 5:36 amI love the color scheme. I have to move classrooms this year, so of course, I HAVE to change the decor, but I'm going on vacation next week, so I'm trying really hard to not start on the room until after we return on Aug. 8th. Its soooo hard to see all of these precious ideas and not want to run to hobby lobby right now. I can't wait to see when you get everything made and done.
Erin Franklin says
July 19, 2012 at 12:58 pmLOVE your fabric choices… I'm a little obsessed with chevrons right now. I think that is a nice, cheery, but not too crazy color scheme. The kids will love it!
Erin
First with Franklin
Rhea says
July 19, 2012 at 1:09 pmI just love yellow and gray together and your magnets are adorable. Too cute!
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Jordon, The Messy One says
July 19, 2012 at 1:45 pmI LOVE that chevron fabric. Adorable!!
Erica Bohrer says
July 19, 2012 at 3:18 pmLooks awesome! You are so crafty.
Sue says
July 19, 2012 at 3:58 pmLooks Wonderful, I can not wait to the final product!
Sue
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Kathleen Schill says
July 19, 2012 at 4:20 pmYou rock Reagan! Everything looks beautiful – cant wait to see it all up! And, you did have fun at HObby Lobby I see ;)!
Kathleen
primary practice says
July 19, 2012 at 4:55 pmREagan, Everything looks awesome! Where did you find those super strong magnets? Can you tell me the brand? Thanks!
PS just bought your NameBow Rainbows packet 🙂
Patti
primary practice
Rachel Lamb says
July 19, 2012 at 7:18 pmhaha! I just bought those magnets for some glass rocks I made for my clip chart. I had my hands full and went to grab a few sets-the whole lot of them came off the rack! Super strong to say the least!
Rachel
Buggy In Kindergarten says
July 19, 2012 at 9:02 pmOMG! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I had no idea how I was going to make magnets for my table behavior system, but now I do! Thanks so much for sharing this "how to"!
Lisa at Fourth and Ten says
July 20, 2012 at 1:32 amI love the fabric you have chosen and the your teacher box! I mean LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!
Awesome score at Garden Ridge. All ours ever has is crap.
Lisa
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Sarah Lane says
July 20, 2012 at 2:12 amThank you so much! I am headed to Garden Ridge first thing tomorrow! You have an awesome blog that is full of great ideas that I can use in my classroom! You are an inspiration!
I have a new first grade blog and would love your feedback!
Sarah Lane says
July 20, 2012 at 2:22 amLaughing with Lane
The Bubblegum Tree says
July 20, 2012 at 5:25 amI LOVE the new color scheme! Can't wait to see it come together!
Bethany
The Bubblegum Tree
Tara says
July 20, 2012 at 4:22 pmStop the presses!!!!!!!! My girl linked up:)))) Woop woop!!!! Ok, how much do I love your new color scheme?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! This much….
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LOVE IT!!! Love your teacher toolbox!!!!! The magnets are adorable!!!!!!!! Thanks for linking up:)))
4th Grade Frolics
Kristen says
July 23, 2012 at 12:30 amholy cow Reagan, we are totally on the same wavelength!! I just picked up white spray paint for my teacher toolbox (which I am way behind in making!!!!). I hesitated a bit, but then grabbed it and saw this! I'm so glad I did, yours came out gorgeous!
I love, love, love what you have chosen for your room. I do think the flowers modernize the colors and I cannot wait to see it all come together (not that I'm rushing you back to school or anything!). 🙂
Miss R says
July 23, 2012 at 1:30 amI love your drawer labels! So creative!! 🙂
Leslie
Miss R's Room
mlaing says
August 14, 2012 at 2:05 amHi Reagan,
I was just wondering where you got the floral fabric and if you can give any details about it….name or sku number?
I am obsessed with this fabric and NEED it!
Thanks!
Samantha S says
December 20, 2012 at 6:06 pmWhen I click on your drawer labels, it doesn't take me to where I can print them. Eek! Could you possibly email them to me or post the link again? Your classroom is GORGEOUS!!! [email protected]
Caitlin Howard says
June 5, 2013 at 4:11 pmAre your labels still available? I love the grey and chevron!
MGus says
June 20, 2013 at 10:11 pmI would love to get your labels! I love them! You can e-mail me at mgus(dot)business(at)gmail(dot)com! Thank you!!!
Janann Casino says
July 14, 2013 at 3:29 amI'm having trouble downloading the labels, I tried to find them at your TPT store but no luck…are they still available? Thanks1