Hex Nut Bracelet

Just made this to add to my arm party.

finished bracelet

wrapped 3 times around my wrist

Twine: free from Grandma Jo's house
Hex Nuts: $1.10 for a pack of 25
Time: a lot of it. (while watching Diary of a Wimpy Kid) It took me a bit to get the hang.  Holding the hex nuts in place was kind of tricky. Originally I had 18 hex nuts braided into it, but that was waaaay too many when I tried it on my wrist. I un-braided and left 9, then re-braided.

What did I do with my day?

I went into school today and started to set up my classroom.  I have a VERY good friend, Carrie, who came with me.  She was such a help.  We moved ALL The furniture around and set up my classroom library!! I only took one pic because I forgot to take more. I somehow convinced her to come back with me tomorrow so I will take pics of my classroom.

Green Baskets: DRA leveled library

Blue Baskets: Fiction books- each basket is a subcategory

Yellow Baskets: Non Fiction books- each basket is a different topic

When I got home, I spray painted popsicle sticks. I will post a pic of the final outcome when I print the labels for my popsicle stick can. Woot!

My popsicle stick masterpiece. Probably spray painted about 200 sticks.

Welcome Back to School Wreath

I made a wreath to hang on my classroom door.

Cut ribbon about 15-17inches in length and tie in knots around wreath form

Keep tying...I alternated ribbon colors.

almost done!

Tie a longer piece of ribbon to the top to hang it from

Hanging on my laundry room door until its time for school

I am looking for a small chalk board to attach.  It will say "Welcome to Mrs. Carusi's Class"

Wreath form: $4.99 at Michaels
Ribbon: 21yards for $16.45 from ebay
Time: about an hour (with a break for dinner)

Super Cute Quote

Quote I found on Pinterest but this this hangs in my house.

Another DIY I borrowed from Pinterest

Shower curtain hooks to hold my necklaces. Pretty adorable.

Purchased hooks from Walmart: 2 packs- $12
Towel rack in guest bathroom- free
Time- 10 minutes

Fireplace Cover

So, as you know, I have been OBSESSED with Pinterest.com and have found myself using some any spare moments to browse the millions of fabulous images on this site.  I really don't think there is anything I don't think is kinda cute.  Some things may not be my style, but I haven't seen anything horrible.

All I want to do is craft, re-do, organize, move around and re-hang some things e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g. in my house.  I was cleaning out the coat closet and found this beauty. I KNEW I was keeping it for a reason all these years.

Mine is just like this except bronze. I forgot to take an actual pic before it was taken apart

As soon as I saw it a Vegas style light show went off in my brain.  I knew what it would be perfect for.  An earring holder!!!!! I immediately called Kel and told her of this amazing find that I found in my own home!  She was excited too.. especially because there was enough for 2!! She gets one as well.  Brett and I took it apart, then put it back together. This is how it turned out.

Wire mesh already intact! I barely did anything to it!

I need to get a new ribbon for the top- but this one was from a Tiff's box I had lying around..it will work for the meantime. New earring holder fits beyond perfectly in between our two closets in the master.

Ta-Da! I hung a few earrings to see how it would look. I think I like it.

Cost- $0.00
Time- Probably 7 minutes. Maybe 8 if you include tying the bow at the top and hanging the earrings.

The Ideas are Flowing!

School has NEVER been on my brain in the summer before. Ever. Not even ONE time in my 7 years teaching. These last 3 days I cannot stop thinking about school!!! I will credit this to Pinterest.  I have been obsessed with this site and have stolen/borrowed SO many amazing ideas.  I also have been reading SUPER cute first grade blogs and have gotten so many ideas from them. Today I spent SO much (an embarassing amount) time making things on the computer... I actually cannot wait to get into my classroom (we don't technically go back until the 29th) on Friday so I can set up my furniture.  I want to use all my free time when we are officially back to set up bulletin boards, label everything, organize and make my lesson plans. 

I have links crediting all these pics on pinterest.. but not on here. fail.

Making these for my team mates!!! There are beads and glitter in the see-through jar.

brilliant. Painting my name sticks!
Mine will say "Whooo's Next? to go along with my owl theme.

Making this wreath for my classroom door...it will say "Welcome to Mrs. Carusi's Class"

using this ribbon!!!!

new behavior chart (mine will be similar)

Best.Idea.Ever. Class reward system. Magnetic.

I want this on my desk!

o-FISH-ally in 1st Grade- Making these for my kiddos when they come and meet me at open house!

Excited.

How Did I Not Know About This?!

I was fbook stalking yesterday and Anne (check out her super cute blog!! http://soopscutes.blogspot.com) & Nancy (two of my friends/Chi Omgea loves) were posting about Pinterest... my intrigued mine wanted to know what it was.  My mind didn't know what it was in for.  This is the BEST invention EVER. I am more than disappointed that I did not know about this before my wedding. I am making up for lost time...and am now re-decorating my entire house and have plans to buy a beach house so I can redecorate it as well.

Follow me! I'll follow you! :)

http://pinterest.com/kimcarusi/

Ok- gotta go to Michael's so I can buy a ton of stuff to DIY everything I've seen!