I am loving summer!!!
However, I can't believe it's halfway over. :(
I'm linking up with 4th Grade Frolics for Monday Made It! I feel like I've finally done something productive this summer. Every other day has been spent lounging in pajamas, reading, watching TV, reading blogs, checking Pinterest, watching TV, reading blogs, checking Pinterest, ...............
I was planning on buying a hanging file organizer this month. So glad I found this great idea HERE I made my own! :) I made mine a little bit different since I don't have a sewing machine. Duct tape to the rescue!
I used six file folders, tape, zebra duct tape, and stickers.
I'm going to use this for the things that were always on my teacher table or bookcase last year: various papers that need to put in the right place, extra stuff (newsletters, behavior calendars, etc.), clinic passes, counselor passes, and Box Top sheets.
I'm going to use this for the things that were always on my teacher table or bookcase last year: various papers that need to put in the right place, extra stuff (newsletters, behavior calendars, etc.), clinic passes, counselor passes, and Box Top sheets.
Happy Monday! :)
***Several bloggers have asked me to post instructions. Here are the steps I used. I basically followed the directions from the link I posted above where I found this idea.
1. Each file folder has a front and a back.
2. The front and back both have an inside and an outside.
3. The inside is where your papers would go if you were using the folder the regular way.
4. Fold down the tab edge of each folder to the outside of the front of the file folder.
5. Glue the inside of the back side of one folder to the outside of the back side of the folder that will be above it. (I know this sounds confusing, but you'll get it! :) ) The folders will be nesting inside of each other.
6. I then used duct tape on the edges to secure the folders. Then I added a little strip to kind of separate each folder.
7. Once you put the duct tape on the edges you may need to cut little slits on each side where the folder opens so that your papers will fit in smoothly. (The folders are not going to open up very far, but I don't plan on putting much in each pocket at one time.)
I hope these instructions are helpful!! :)
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Oh wow!!!! I LOVE this!!! Such a cute idea. I totally know what you're saying about the papers laying all over but where they should be:) Thanks so much for linking up and hope you come back:)))
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ooh I love this!! I'm your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteNicole
Rowdy in Room 300
This will be very handy will all those papers! Cute colors too!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute and functional! Love it!
ReplyDeleteBrandi
Success in Second Grade
That is a great idea! I'm trying to organize more so I love this! :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
Learning Is Something to Treasure
I love this! I'm going to have to pin this to remember to make one myself!
ReplyDeleteEmily
I Love My Classroom
www.ilovemyclassroom.blogspot.com
Oh cute! I don't sew either but LOVE this idea. Thank goodness for duct tape, right? Great idea! - Becky
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love love love this idea!!!!! I'm such a fan of all the colorful duct tape :) I'm a new follower!
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Dirty Hands and Lesson Plans
So cute! Great job!
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What a great idea! Could you tell me how you put it together?
ReplyDeleteBernita
Very cute!! I found you through pinterest!! New follower!! (I'm a Davis too!) ;)
ReplyDeleteღDeAnne
First Grade and Fabulous
OO I love this! So going to make a few of these!
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Miss Red Head
Yes, instructions would be WONDERFUL!!! :)
ReplyDeleteSo creative! Would you mind posting instructions?
ReplyDeleteI too would love to know how you put this together!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Bernita. Directions PLEASE! =)
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! Where are the instructions? I want to make this ASAP!
ReplyDeleteHow did you put it all together? Usually I am pretty good at figuring things out but not this one.
ReplyDeleteI love it! How creative!
ReplyDeleteI also teach first grade and I am your newest follower.
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Tamera
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You did a great, great job! I love it. It is amazing what you did with duct tape!
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Wow! So cool and I love how it really pops! Great color!
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Click on the word HERE above for the link. Directions are there, but they still look a little difficult.
ReplyDeleteToo cute!
ReplyDeleteI agree instructions please.
Just made one for my classroom! However, it doesn't look nearly as good as yours. Would it be okay if I included a link to your blog on my post? I think it would be good for others to see several examples of a finished project.
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I'm totally going to try this for my own room. Will the folders still hold full-sized papers, or should I limit its use to half-sheets?
ReplyDeleteMme Aiello @ Teaching FSL
I made one of these today... it was super easy! I took some pictures and posted those along with some impromptu instructions on my blog. Thanks for posting this!! Wonderful idea!
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LOVE this! I am getting my materials and trying this! Too cute. Thank you!-Yvonne Sassy in Second
ReplyDeleteI have everything ready to make mine...but am wondering why the front needs to be folded over? Thanks for the help.
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing idea! I am not so good with DIY projects. Can you post a picture of steps 4 and 5 please? I would love to make these for myself and my cooperating teachers! =) Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteExcellent! So excited to make this, especially since the ones sold at the teacher supply store costs $14.95!!!! Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteSo much cheaper (and cuter) than buying one - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea but have been trying all day to make mine look like this with no success. Can someone help?
ReplyDeleteThis is cute! I will design a similiar one for this fall.
ReplyDeletecan't you just glue the back of one folder to the front of another and then tape together?
ReplyDeleteVery cute idea. Thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea - I love how it can be personalized a bazillion different ways!!!
ReplyDeleteI just made my own!! Thank you so much for this great idea.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I think I will laminate my file folders first to make the whole thing a little sturdier!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea. I plan to laminate mine too. Can't wait to make mine. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteI found you on Pinterest, I'm your latest follower...this is terrific! Thanks for sharing and for having the directions for non-crafty people like me! :)
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I FINALLY did this tonight! SO happy that I now have a place to put the extra handouts that are clogging up my teaching table! A tip - I used legal sized folders, and am confident that the letter sized (8.5 x 11") handouts will easily fit in!
ReplyDeleteMadame Aiello @ Teaching FSL
I made this right before Christmas and pulled it off as an "I'm Sorry" gift from our Elf on the Shelf for hiding all of our chairs the day before :)
ReplyDeleteI made it as a sort of mailbox system for my kids. Each student has his/her own folder, and I can put in permission slips, graded work, and any notes that need to go home. So much better than having to pass out dozens of papers at the end of the day! Thanks for sharing!
~Michelle teachwithclass.com
This is a great piece of art.. Wonderful creativity..
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ReplyDeleteIs there any way you can change the link to my file folder organizers to my new domain name? http://www.remarkablehome.net I'd really appreciate it! I am trying to track down some of the links to my old domain name and ask them to be changed to help google find my blog again. Things have gone downhill since I changed domain:(
thanks so much!
This is a great idea.I'm planning to make mine too. Thank you very much!
ReplyDeleteI made my own yesterday and had to blog about it because it was so easy! I love that you can customize it to match any theme and don't have to spend a lot of time or money on this project!
ReplyDeleteI"m still a little confused. In your picture it looks like you DIDN"T FOLD DOWN THE TAB EDGE of your folders toward the back? they're still sticking straight up? Please explain>
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know that I tried this project and referenced you in my blog :) Thanks for the great idea.
ReplyDeleteJenn @ hanginwithhekken.blogspot.com
Step #4 makes no sense to me at all.
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Great Idea!
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