DIY Button Push Pins && Fraction Pack Giveaway Winners!

Hello all!

Does anyone else feel like summer is FLYING by?

I hate it. I have accomplished nothing!

Any who… I got a little crafty today for the Monday Made-it Linky with Fourth Grade Frolics

Last month, I made a giant chevron corkboard for my classroom.

Well, plan old push-pins don’t do this guy justice, so I needed to get something fancy!

Unfortunately fancy push pins are super expensive for the amount you get {4.99 for 6?! erroneous?}

So I went to the much loved Michael’s & Dollar Store

I got a little more than just the materials I needed, but we’ll save that for another post!

Here were my supplies:

buttons (found on clearance @ michaels)

plain push pins ($1)

hot glue (on hand)

Directions are number in the picture above! :)

1 – put a small amount of glue on the push pin

2 – attach the button and push upside down

3 – you’ve got yourself a fancy push pin!

I’m in love with Vintage buttons, and they go perfectly with my classroom theme for next year

{I can’t wait to share!}

Head over to 4th grade frolics to get some great ideas! I’m making a list!

Fraction Pack Giveaway!

Blog Giveaway Winners! Congrats ladies!

I also gave a copy away on instagram as well! If you don’t already follow me, please do to keep up with giveaways & freebies!

@teachingspecialthinkers

Instagram Giveaway Winner!

Stayed tuned for more of my Be Proactive Series this week!

As I get ready for the school year to start, I want to help you all prepare too! :)

I’m also in the works on preparing my first linky party – yay!

4 Comments

Fabulous Fifth Grade Fun on July 9, 2013 at 2:17 am

Love the push pins! I just decorated my cork boards with Chevron ribbon! I just might need to make some cute pushpins!
Fabulous Fifth Grade Fun

Mrs. Dixon on July 10, 2013 at 1:03 am
Thank you! They literally took me about minute – the longest part was waiting for my glue gun to heat up – so easy and cheap!

Miss 27 on July 9, 2013 at 10:26 pm

Do you want a piece of this?=Awesome

My favorite Seinfeld episode ends with Elaine and Mr. Con stanza yelling, "You want a piece of me!?!"

Your vintage button push pins are adorable! I am excited to see your theme reveal.

I'm a new follower from Instagram. ;)

Mrs. Dixon on July 10, 2013 at 1:03 am
haha thank you! I love Seinfeld! So glad you are here! :)

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