DIY: Tin Can Crafts

Need a cute way to hold your pens and other office/classroom supplies??

Two words: TIN CANS!

This easy and inexpensive way to hold your supplies is so simple to make. Here's how to do it...

Tin Can Pen Holders

Supplies Needed:

Tin can (or 10)

Scrapbook paper

Scissors or a paper cutter

Double sided tape

Instructions:

1. Peel the wrapper off of an empty tin can and use as a template.

2. Use the template on scrapbook paper and trace with a pencil.

3. Cut the scrapbook paper with scissors or a paper cutter.

4. Place about 4 pieces of double sided tape to the inside of the scrapbook paper and wrap it around the tin can.

5. Fill with pens!

 {the finished product}

{perfect for any classroom}

Free label found here!

Warmly,

Alexandra

Miss Cuellar's Closet: Stripes and Solids

Cardigan: Aeropostale

Dress: H & M

Tights: Walmart

Flats: Target

Watch: Fossil

Warmly,

Alexandra

Miss Cuellar's Closet: Tunic and Boots

Tunic: Ross

Belt: Forever 21

Tights: Walmart

Boots: Ross

Watch: Guess

Warmly,

Alexandra

DIY: New Nurse "Survival Kit"

The other week, I made a fabulous gift basket for my coworker's daughter. She just graduated from college, and is beginning her career as a nurse! I thought that a basket with essential items, as well as fun ones, would be a cute and unique gift!

Items I Purchased
Basket (Goodwill!)
Candy
Mason jar tumbler (Walmart has them in a bunch of different colors!)
Sticky notes
Pens
Hair ties
Energy shot
Ibuprofen
Deodorant
Hand sanitizer
Heel cushions

All of the items that I put in the basket were purchased from Walmart or the Dollar Tree. I placed tissue paper in the basket and then filled the items in. I searched Pinterest for a cute nurse tag, but I couldn't find one. So, I used a "Hospital Survival Kit" tag found {here} and simply wrote "New Nurse Survival Kit" in a text box and printed it on white cardstock. I think that the finished product looks great, and my coworker's daughter thought so too!

Warmly,
Alexandra

DIY: Easy Gift for Coworkers

On Friday I'm leaving my aftercare job to begin teaching 3rd grade.

I've spent the last three and a half years at this job and I wanted to make my coworkers something nice and special without breaking the bank. 

So after surfing through Pinterest, I made my own cute and fun printables to give out!

{so cute!}

"Mint" Printable with Gum

Supplies Needed:

White cardstock for the printable

Paper cutter or scissors

Ink pad for the edges (optional)

Tape

Peppermint gum (I got 3 packs of 4 at the Dollar Tree!)

{the finished product}

This easy and inexpensive can be tailored to any occasion. Birthdays, Valentine's Day, etc. Here are some examples:

We were "mint" to...

be together!

be friends!

be classmates!

be valentines!

teach together!

The list goes on and on!

Warmly,

Alexandra

DIY: Shoebox Crafts

I'm baaaaaack!

I'm so excited for the new year, and plan on posting a lot more in 2014.

To start off the new year, here are two shoebox crafts that are perfect for any classroom.

Shoebox Craft #1: Love Notes Mailbox

A "Love Notes" mailbox is an adorable way to allow students to write notes to the teacher. These notes are just between the student and teacher, so the students don't feel embarrassed that their thoughts or feelings will be shared with their peers. Whether it's to tell the teacher that they enjoyed a lesson or like the teacher's outfit that day, it's a great way for the students to communicate with their teacher .

Supplies Needed:

Shoebox with lid

Wrapping paper 

Newspaper clippings (I used comic strips)

Heart (I used a free printable that I found here)

Stickers (optional)

Glue

Paintbrush

Scissors

Tape

Directions:

1. Cover the shoebox and lid with wrapping paper. This will make it easier when gluing the newspaper clippings.

2. With scissors, cut an opening in the center of the lid that is large enough to fit folded paper inside.

3. Glue newspaper clippings to box and lid using a paintbrush. 

4. After the glue has dried, tape heart with that reads "Love Notes" (in writing or with stickers) to the front of the lid. 

5. Place in classroom and allow students to put notes inside. :)

Shoebox Craft #2: Desk Caddy

A desk caddy is a cute way to store supplies such as pens, markers, and highlighters on your desk. It's also super easy to make!

Supplies Needed:

Shoebox

Cardboard toilet paper rolls (Mine needed 18 to fill up the shoebox)

Patterned contact paper (I found mine at Walmart!)

Scissors

Directions:

1. Cover shoebox with patterned contact paper.

2. Fill shoebox with cardboard toilet paper rolls.

3. Place supplies in rolls.

4. Place on desk! (So easy!)

Warmly,

Alexandra