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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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    1. I 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

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    3. Reagan, 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

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      • Hi 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

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      • Reagan,

        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

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    4. Haha! 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!

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    7. I 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

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    8. I 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

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    12. I 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!

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    13. Love 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

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    15. 1. 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

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    19. Love 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!

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    25. What??? 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!

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    28. I 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.

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    36. haha! 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

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    39. Thank 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!

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    41. Stop the presses!!!!!!!! My girl linked up:)))) Woop woop!!!! Ok, how much do I love your new color scheme?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! This much….
      <…………………………………………………………………..>
      LOVE IT!!! Love your teacher toolbox!!!!! The magnets are adorable!!!!!!!! Thanks for linking up:)))

      4th Grade Frolics

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    42. holy 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!). 🙂

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    44. Hi 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!

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