I posted my zero cost book displays on Instagram (msleslieann01) a few weeks ago and promised a blog post with more detail.
I was at Lowes recently and while I was getting my paint mixed up, I noticed an empty cardboard display for duct tape. I asked the lady at the painter counter what they were going to do with it. When she replied that they just throw them away, I asked if I could have it. After mentioning that I was a teacher and I could use them in my classroom, she disappeared under the counter and produced several more empty boxes!
With a little paint (the green and blue ones) and some scrapbook paper (the pink one), they were transformed into these cute little book displays. I used my Silhouette Cameo to add some labels. I just love them!
1 summer project down. 99+ more to go! :)
Such a great idea!! Thanks for the tip!!
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such a neat idea! It's amazing what things you can find in stores if you just ask... (note to self..I will have to start doing that! lol)
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I love this!! Definitely going to Lowes to see if they have any empty cardboard displays. Thanks for this awesome idea! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I think the paint and scrapbook paper will give them more durability. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I think the paint and scrapbook paper will give them more durability. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love seeing ideas like this...It makes me think of hitting my forehead like the V8 commercials...terrific, terrific, terrific idea...I'm going to Home Dpeot, Lowes, Walmart, & Sam's...THANKS!!!
ReplyDeleteThose are too cute! Never would have thought of it. Thanks for sharing.
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LOVE this!! You are adding to my list :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute book displays!!
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous. They look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThose came out so cute! I might have to try that!
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Back to school time at Walmart, Target, Staples is a great time to load up on "magazine holders" (that they've been using to display report covers, notebooks etc. They just break them down & recycle them otherwise. I have a few, but I tried spray painting them... it sort of worked, but it's not as attractive as I thought it would be, and more paint than I expected.
ReplyDeleteDid you paint them with a brush? I might just modge podge next time. Yours look super great!
Mme Aiello @ Teaching FSL