#Made4Math Mondays Week 3

My projects for the first two weeks of #Made4Math Mondays have focused on sewing. This week I decided the sewing machine had seen enough sun for a while and headed instead toward a new experience - Mod Podge.  Beware!  It is as addictive as they say it is.  

Project #1:  A scrapbook covered Pringles can and a scrapbook covered Velveeta box.  In each case, I cut the paper to fit the box and applied a thin layer of Mod Podge (MP), smoothed on a layer of paper, and covered the product with 2-3 thin layers of MP (allowing plenty of time to dry in between coats).   In the image below you can also see a couple of scrapbook flowers that I made.  These have magnets attached to the back.  Cost $0.

Project #2:  This was inspired by a to-do list picture frame that I found on Pinterest.  I started with a plain brown $2 frame from Walmart.  I covered the thin flat portion of the frame with a thin layer of MP, laid on a layer of scrapbook paper and let it dry.  I then took a piece of fine grit sandpaper to the edge.  This eliminates a definite edge to the scrapbook paper and helps ensure it won't peel off in the future.  I also slightly distressed the brown on the rest of the frame.   I then used a cotton ball and some ink to apply some more color to the paper.  The whole project was then coated with MP a couple of times.  Buttons and ribbon were added later for more decoration.  This project cost $6 for the buttons and frame.  

Project #3:  I used MP to adhere some flowery scrapbook paper inside a small canning jar. This will hold paperclips on my desk next to the No Homework slips that I intend to use this year.  (More to come on those at a later time.)  I used the same paper to make a sign for basket, too.  Overall this project cost me $4 for the basket.

Project #4:  I have seen this quote several times in different forms, ranging from a simple paper quote framed like below to its painted image on the wall of a classroom.  In either case, I think that the sentiment it expresses is especially useful in a math classroom.  Cost $2 for the frame.

Overall, these 4 projects seem to cover all the things I need for my desk.  The only thing I am considering is making a small area on the side of my file cabinet for a magnetic area to place papers that don't need to take up space on my desk.  I'm also interested in making a No Name paper sign similar to this but that depends on a) where I would put it in  my classroom and b) if I have time to make it before #TMC12.