Hanging File Folders Project
Thanks to Pinterest and all the crafty teachers pinning really cool projects, I too have decided to try a few crafty projects. The project that looked easiest was to create a hanging file system. Some have made these by sewing file folders together and using grommets and such. One crafty teacher used duct tape to create hers. Please see the following link for The Silver Lining Teaching blog ~
http://thesilverlininginteaching.blogspot.com/2012/07/monday-made-it.html
I decided to go with the duct tape version myself. Here are some instructions and some pictures of my first project. Please note that this was my first attempt! I will be trying this again a second and third time now that I now what mistakes to avoid.
Items Needed:
- Colorful file folders (Use as many or as few as you'd like) ~ I found some pretty ones at Wal Mart. There were three colorfully designed folders in a pack for $1.00. So I purchased five packs and decided to put like designs together.
- Duct tape ~ Choose a color that matches the design of your folders and your classroom decor. If you use file folders that have a busy design like I did, choosing a solid color of duct tape may look best. But if you go with solid-colored files you can have fun with all the new duct tape designs.
- Ruler ~ This is the item I did not use the first time that I wish I had. Next time I plan to measure and mark a set place to stick the duct tape on each file folder.
- Pencil ~ For marking where the duct tape should be placed.
- Scissors ~ For the obvious reason.
- Camera ~ To take pics of your project! I'd love to have pictures of other people's projects to highlight on my blog!
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File Folders purchased from Wal Mart
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The set of files out of the packaging.
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| Finshed attempt #1 |
