DECORATE - Back-to-School - Part 2

I wanted a more modern version of back- to-school decor for my sister's house. And here it is...

 

I loved this letter made out of crayons from the moment I first saw it in Family Fun magazine. And with crayons on sale for back-to-school it's an inexpensive project. I thought about doing a different letter, but decided to go with a "c" for crayon. My niece also made a "4th" since she's going into 4th grade to give to her teacher. One tip when making this - brighter colors look better.Darker colors like blue, purple and black all just look black and muted.

 

I found this great back-to-school subway art at eighteen 25. I love that site! They have great ideas.

Everything else was stuff we already had filled with school supplies! I love the bright fun colors.

DECORATE - Back-to-School - Part 1

I love this time of year - all the great deals on school supplies make me giddy! Not that I need any of them, but I love to see cute notebooks, pencils and folders companies come up with. I love to decorate with supplies too.
Last year I created a vintage fall look.

 

It all started with my Grandpa's old lunch pail. He worked at the Post Office, so it was appropriately covered in stamps. I love the way it looks and it always reminds me of him. I also used vintage books and an old school bell.

 

I covered a simple glass vase with yellow #2 pencils and ribbon and filled the vase with silk leaves in beautiful fall colors. I saw the idea somewhere and would love to give credit where credit is due.

The look was rounded out with a apple wreath on the door.

Stay tuned for the modern version of back-to-school decor tomorrow.