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Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Turn Taking Made Easy

Hello, this Beth from SeaSwan's Thoughts . I made these "Super Hero" Shields to help me maintain computer time in my classroom.  My school is using a Super Hero theme this year so I am trying to incorporate the theme as much as possible.   My students have  had  great time choosing their shield.  I wrote their names on the shields using a permanent marker.  This idea could also be used for scout meetings, church groups or even family chore charts. 

I cut the shields at 3" real dial on using Letter Envy.  I used my Gypsy to help me place the shields on the 4" x 6" inch wallpaper samples. The art teacher has boxes of vinyl wallpaper samples so I used those.  I used the regular blade with a multi-cut of 4.  I then attached apiece of magnetic tape to he back of each shield.  I have easily organized Computer Time in my classroom.


Part of the set of 40 shields I made.

Back of shield.
Shows the layer of magnetic tape.
Cricut Info and Supplies Used:
Designed By:  Beth
Cricut Machine Used: Expression, Gypsy
Cricut Cartridges Used:  Letter Envy
Other Supplies Used: Vinyl wallpaper, magnetic strips

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45 comments:

  1. Fantastic idea, I love the use of wallpaper, will have to keep that in mind when making items for my grandson's teacher.

    thanks for sharing.

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  2. I haven't ever thought to cut out vinyl wallpaper! The possibilities.... And your shields are just perfect for name plates. TFS Christine

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  3. Beth that is such a cool idea! I'll bet the kids love it! Very creative! I love how you used wallpaper samples too! TFS

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  4. What a great idea. Never thought about cutting wallpaper w/ the cricut. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Great use of the wallpaper samples! You sound very organized!

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  6. this is such a cute idea and have never though about using wallpaper. great job!

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  7. What an awesome idea ! I bet those kids will really enjoy those shields you made and using vinyl wallpaper is awesome !

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  8. What a Super Fun idea! I think this will be a great for the children!

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  9. What a great idea, love it!!!

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  10. Great idea. Every bit of organization in a classroom helps. And you did it in style.

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  11. What a perfect way to organize computer usuage in your classroom. The shields go perfect with the super hero theme, fun for the kids, and a great way to use up extra wallpaper

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  12. Excellent idea! Thank you for sharing that! it would be great for chore charts too!

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  13. Cute - the little guys and girls will love them.

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  14. What a neat idea. Wallpaper is really sturdy and some washable. I

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  15. Super idea! My SIL gave me some vinyl wallpaper samples. I need to try cutting them on my Cricut!

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  16. Great idea! I've never tried wallpaper vinyl so I learned something new today. It's great that you could incorporate the school theme into something that will help keep your class organized. Great job!

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  17. Fun idea. I'm sure the kids had fun with them!

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  18. Great idea. I love seeing what other teachers use in their classrooms.

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  19. Cute! and such a great idea!

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  20. My daughter's teacher used a superhero theme in the class last year. It was great for the students and I'm sure they would have loved these shields.

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  21. Very clever! Thank you for sharing!

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  22. What a perfect idea for the classroom! There are just 1001 uses for these cricuts!!! ;)

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  23. It's great that you have a cricut to cut these all out, can you imagine doing it by hand?! Great project.

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  24. What a wonderfully creative way to solve a problem!

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  25. Interesting idea! How fun for the children!! TFS!

    Julie

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  26. Great idea and fun for your students!!

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  27. What a great idea! TFS. Deb

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  28. Great idea! I've used wall paper before for cards... great reminder!

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  29. Hi!
    Nice, very nice, great idea, thanks

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  30. I like this idea a lot! Love that you used Letter Envy because I never thought od using the cart that way.

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  31. What a cute idea, thanks for sharing that with us!

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  32. What a crafty organizational project. And resourceful use of materials! TFS

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