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Office Decor for the Classroom or Home

My first project started off with some $3 magazine bins I found in the Target Red Spot section. {Can anyone resist!?!?} I knew I needed them for my teeeeenny tiny desk area in our apartment, so into my cart they went.
I tried sitting them on my desk for mail and such, but there wasn’t enough room for the printer and the computer. So, I went hunting for zip ties. I slid them through the mesh in three different corners to keep them tight together.
ย Then I started experimenting where I could attach them (other than the top of my desk) to work as storage. I slid them to the back wall so that they wouldn’t be in my way AND ta-da! Instant storage that is hidden from plain view.
ย But of course, I then had to clean up the mess on the shelves with some teal bins from my classroom and make labels that matched. {…to which my husband was like “You Would.”}
ย I laminated them, cut them out, and whole punched them, I added some metal binder rings so that they would attach to the teal bins. I attached the labels to the white magazine bins with some normal blue painters tape.
ย So here it is! So much cleaner! It is by no means fancy, but it serves its purpose and looks coordinated. That’s all I ask for!
(Sorry for the dark pictures. It was nighttime!)
My second project was also started at Target! Surprise, surprise! ๐Ÿ™‚ I found these adorable CORK letters for about $3!!! I just had to have them. I got an N for my last name and an S for my Slant Box partner, Stephanie. This may have been the simplest, but most lovely craft ever!
ย I picked out fun scrapbook paper. Mine is sparkly. Stephanie’s had to be yellow to match the Sunshine theme, so I picked this fun stripe.
ย I traced the letter onto the back of the scrapbook paper with a pen and cut it out.
If you try this, you may want to lay the cut out over the cork and feel around the edges. If there feels like there if too much paper hanging off in a certain area, just trim it. Then spray some adhesive glue (Outside!)…any will do…and press down for a few seconds so that it holds.
ย When you’re done, you have some pretty cork letters! I have an office this year, so I’m excited to put my N on my desk and use it as a mini cork board for reminders and notes.
I typed up this little quote for my Slant Box partner. She’s a technology teacher, and I thought this was just perfect! In this era of developing “21 Century Learners”, I think this is such a vital reminder to teachers. If you’d like it, it’s free in my TPT store.
And that’s all for now! Be sure to link back up and see what other teachers have made!

Filed Under: Decor, Misc Tagged With: Monday Made It, Slant Box

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  1. Elizabeth says

    July 21, 2014 at 11:11 am

    I love your storage idea!! I'm going to have to go figure out how to make that work in my classroom!
    Fun in Room 4B

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    • merec1091 says

      July 21, 2014 at 11:50 am

      Thanks! ๐Ÿ™‚ Just a thought while I was in need of more storage! Sometimes, we gotta get creative. lol

      Meredith

      Reply
  2. Amy Labrasciano says

    July 21, 2014 at 11:14 am

    I'm not sure why this is my first time visiting your blog! It is so stinkin' cute!!!! Love your Monday Made Its! Keep up the good work.
    Take care, Amy

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    • merec1091 says

      July 21, 2014 at 11:51 am

      Thanks!!! ๐Ÿ™‚ You too. I love your posts.

      Meredith

      Reply
  3. Ashley Ballowe says

    July 21, 2014 at 11:20 am

    Love that you typed up the Florida standards for 4thgrade! Thank you. I am a 1st year teacher and so appreciative!

    Reply
    • merec1091 says

      July 21, 2014 at 11:52 am

      My pleasure! Lots of people are going to be in need of them. Even though it's a huge pack, I wanna keep the pack affordable for teachers. There are two different colors for you to choose also. ๐Ÿ™‚ Enjoy them!

      Meredith

      Reply
  4. Deanashay White says

    July 21, 2014 at 11:46 am

    Are the circle labels available on TpT?

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    • merec1091 says

      July 21, 2014 at 11:49 am

      Not yet…I should make them editable for you guys! Maybe this week..:)

      Reply
  5. Deanashay White says

    July 21, 2014 at 11:51 am

    Where can I find the circle labels?

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    • merec1091 says

      July 21, 2014 at 11:52 am

      I made them and they are not on TpT yet. Sorry! Follow me on TpT and then you will be notified when they pop up. Probably this week or next. Thanks!

      Meredith

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    • Deanashay White says

      July 22, 2014 at 3:01 am

      Thanks and I apologize for the repeated question.

      Reply
  6. Sarah Koves says

    July 21, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    I always have one organizing project lead to another…
    Sarah

    Kovescence of the Mind

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    • merec1091 says

      July 22, 2014 at 9:08 pm

      I agree! It's never-ending!

      Meredith

      Reply
  7. Just A Primary Girl with Mrs. H says

    July 21, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    Love that desk. You used every inch. Cute.

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    • merec1091 says

      July 22, 2014 at 9:08 pm

      Literally. Every last inch. ๐Ÿ™‚ It fits our tiny place!

      Reply
  8. The Traveling Teacher says

    July 21, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    I've looked at those cork letters every time I've been in Target recently (which is way too often), but didn't know what I could use one for. Now I need to head back and see if they still have a K that I can buy and make all cute. Thanks for the idea!
    The Traveling Teacher

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    • merec1091 says

      July 22, 2014 at 9:08 pm

      Do it!!! ๐Ÿ™‚ You won't regret it! Enjoy crafting!

      Reply
  9. Kelly Burlinski says

    July 21, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    I LOVE the spray painted magazine holders. What a great idea!
    Kelly
    MyFabulousClass

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    • merec1091 says

      July 22, 2014 at 9:09 pm

      Those magazine holders actually come in white! ๐Ÿ™‚ Target is a wonderful place!

      Reply
  10. Alison Rose says

    July 21, 2014 at 10:05 pm

    Woohoo! Love the storage. How cute is the corkboard letter!!! I might need to get one of those into my life! I'm forever trying to stick Post-its and notes on my computer, but they fall off.
    Alison
    Rockin' and Lovin' Learnin'

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    • merec1091 says

      July 22, 2014 at 9:09 pm

      Yes, Alison! Go get one, quick! ๐Ÿ™‚ I have that problem on my computer too…maybe this "N" will help…

      Reply
  11. Alisha says

    July 22, 2014 at 1:40 am

    Love it all! You are so creative and organized!

    Alisha
    Missing Tooth Grins

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    • merec1091 says

      July 22, 2014 at 9:10 pm

      Thanks, Alisha! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  12. Miss Nelson says

    July 22, 2014 at 2:45 am

    Those are precious labels. You are so organized

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    • merec1091 says

      July 22, 2014 at 9:10 pm

      Thank you! I definitely love them! I decided I have to stay organized in this tiny desk of mine. Otherwise, everything merges onto the living room floor! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  13. Jane says

    July 23, 2014 at 1:58 am

    I love the sign you made for you SLANT box partner – you have inspired to make something similar for my partner. Thanks for sharing!
    Jane
    Learning in the Little Apple

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