Door Decor for Elementary School

[Ness2289]

Hello, All!

I want to make something to go on the door of my office (I'm the school counselor) that has my name and uses something other than construction paper. Any ideas?

 

[wuv tigger]

Then put words that you use to encourage the kids ... a teacher I know misspelled words and a few kids saw them ... she rewarded them

Judy

 

[Mickeyteacher]

a crayon wreath? I have one I made with a wire wreath form, crayons, hot glue, and a colorful ribbon. Then after it was all done I bought one of those small chalk boards and wrote my name- It has lasted for 7 years and still looks great. Let me know if you need more directions.

Have a great school year,
Shawna

 

[Zandy595]

Is it a metal door? Over on the DCL forum there's a thread about designing and printing magnet door signs for the cabins. I have made some myself. I've been thinking about making a magnet sign for my son's 4th grade teacher. I wonder if she would like it.

 

[Ness2289]

Thanks for the great suggestions everyone!

-Yes, please tell me more about the crayon wreath.


-No, my door isn't metal. It is made of wood with a retangular window on the left side.


Do they sell removable hooks at Walmart and/or Target? I can't put nails in the door.

 

[Mickeyteacher]

I got a couple of boxes of crayons and arranged them by color. I also went to Hobby Lobby and get a wire wreath frame. I then when to work with my glue gun and attached every crayon to the wire frame. I did two layers of the crayons- I did one complete layer and then filled in the areas between the first layer to make it look full. I then bought a small (smaller then a 3 X 5) size chalk board, With a silver sharpie I wrote my name. Next I added a big colorful bow to the top. I attached it with wire. I make my wreath 6 years ago and I have never had to do any repairs. It does take a while to glue everything down ( I think it took me about the same amount of time as my son's afternoon nap). I will try and take a picture tomorrow of it on the door and post. To hang it on the door I got one of those wreath hangers, it just hooks over the door- it is easy to move (I have had 5 classrooms, so I know it works)

Let me know if you have any more questions. Have a great school year!
Shawna

 

[scrapcreator]

Would an over the door hook placed off center work? I use those for my Christmas wreaths because I don't want nails in our wood doors.

Zandy, thanks for mentioning printing magnetic door signs. I hadn't even thought about it and I've got a metal classroom door. We can't cover a lot of it because of fire regs.

Jeanne