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Getting the Classroom Back to School Ready {Scrunchy Border}

Hi friends!  I am back with another getting your classroom ready post!  This time I will show you how to tackle and conquer a scrunchy border for your bulletin board!  Now, if you are in a pinch time wise for back to school this may not be your best, but look no further if you have a little time to spare and want a super cute pop to your bulletin boards….scrunchy borders!
You can see a snap shot below showing one of my bulletin boards completed with a scrunchy border! I ….rather that my husband painted my bulletin boards for me this summer!  I used fabric for a couple of years, but this was so much cuter!  
The posters on the bulletin board are a freebie from Christie at First Grade Fever
The color I chose was A Day at the Jewelers from Lowe’s!  I would recommend to prime your bulletin boards ahead of time so they don’t soak up as much of the second coat!

Okay, now back to the scrunchy borders!  I had seen them on Pinterest, but wasn’t quite sure how to make it work until I just went ahead and tried!  I am NOT a perfectionist when it comes to “crafty” tasks so this was just for me!  It didn’t need to be straight or cut perfectly..I was able to truly “wing it!”  I knew though, that I wouldn’t want any staples to show after it was complete..so that was the only tricky part!  Do you see any staples?

Well, the only time you can see the staples would be when you get very close and stand looking down…you can see a view peak-a-boo staples, but they don’t show up from just viewing from afar!


You can see that is is not perfect {with intention}!  The paper overlaps the silver frame at times which is a-okay with me!  I have seen others cut along the frame to make it look straight, but I was going for a different look 🙂

Okay, so how do you get started?  The only materials you will need would be bulletin board paper -you could use regular copier paper as well it will just take more strips, scissors, stapler, and possible glue stick {white-not purple}.  

Cut a 2-3 inch strip from the large bulletin board paper.  See I told you I do not cut straight Ha!

Then, I folder the paper like an accordion!  You can also smash it a little once it has been completely folded up- which gives it a little character 😉
Next, staple the first strip to your bulletin board.

 You will then fold up the next piece…being sure that cover the staple from above.
Continue this same routine down the side of the bulletin board.  You can angle the pieces from side to side…just being sure that you get the staple from above covered! If you have folded a larger piece up and it is a little wavy you can use the white glue stick to hold it down!
Below is a look at the completed bulletin board!  I was really trying to count to see how many strips it took for each side, but I lost track LOL!  I believe it was six.  Also, it is so much easier going vertical, rather than horizontal..so prepare yourself for that!

If you have any other questions please feel free to email me or comment below!  If you missed my first edition you can click on the following picture! Talk soon!

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  1. learningmyself says

    July 20, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    Love this! I love your behavior signs..are they for sale? Beautiful job!!

    Reply
    • Anonymous says

      July 20, 2014 at 10:49 pm

      Hi there! I didn't create those, but I did leave a clickable link below the picture 🙂

      Tara

      Reply
  2. Hilary Speshock says

    July 20, 2014 at 4:30 pm

    Tara, you are such a creative and talented teacher! I'm sure your student LOVE being in your class :). Thank you for all of your fabulous tips and posts! I can't wait to try the cute scrunchy border this year. I am changing the layout of my room and will have an extra bulletin board to decorate now!! You have inspired me 🙂
    Feel free to visit my blog too- I am brand new and just starting this up!!!
    Hilary
    Kinderland Kuties

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  3. Miss Kindergarten says

    July 20, 2014 at 7:11 pm

    So cute!!!

    Reply
  4. Mrs. Ryan says

    July 20, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    Really cute! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Erika Bell says

    July 20, 2014 at 8:32 pm

    Do you think the same thing will work with ribbon? I have a technique I'm going for which calls for ribbon, and the blog linked to the pin doesn't explain it very well.

    Reply
    • Anonymous says

      July 20, 2014 at 10:43 pm

      Erika, I think that ribbon would work great too! 🙂

      Tara

      Reply
  6. Aimee Farrell says

    July 20, 2014 at 9:52 pm

    What about crepe paper streamers?? No cutting into strips!! And it would add a little texture 🙂 I love this idea! So glad you posted it!

    Reply
    • Anonymous says

      July 20, 2014 at 10:44 pm

      I think that would work great too! I'm a little rough so I would probably accidentally rip them LOL! 🙂
      Tara

      Reply
  7. Cupcake says

    July 20, 2014 at 10:19 pm

    Looks great! I love that it's not perfect!
    ❤Teri
    A Cupcake for the Teacher

    Reply
    • Anonymous says

      July 20, 2014 at 10:43 pm

      Thanks so much Cupcake!!! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Kimberly Ann says

    July 21, 2014 at 1:41 am

    So cute!! 🙂

    Kimberly Ann
    Live, Laugh, I love Kindergarten

    Reply
  9. Priscilla says

    July 22, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    Where did you get the wild about you sign?

    Reply
    • Anonymous says

      July 22, 2014 at 7:39 pm

      Carson dellosa! 🙂

      http://www.carsondellosa.com/products/110210__Wild-Style-Work-Bulletin-Board-Set-110210

      Reply
  10. ~Christina says

    July 30, 2015 at 10:57 pm

    I am not crafty at all, but this looks do-able!! 🙂

    Reply
  11. ~Christina says

    July 30, 2015 at 10:58 pm

    I am not crafty at all, but this looks do-able!! 🙂

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  12. ~Christina says

    July 30, 2015 at 10:58 pm

    I am not crafty at all, but this looks do-able!! 🙂

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  13. ~Christina says

    July 31, 2015 at 1:53 am

    I am not crafty at all, but this looks do-able!! 🙂

    Reply
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