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A Washi Tape Craft

July 22, 2013 By Rachel 11 Comments


It’s time for Monday Made-It!  Be sure to check out the other projects over at Tara’s blog 4th Grade Frolics

I made the infamous READ letters for my classroom library!
These are cardboard letters that I picked up from the Hob Lob.
 
I spray painted the letters black and then covered the front with Washi tape
(this was my first time using washi tape…and I.Am.In.Love!)
 
 It finished it off with a coat of Modge Podge to make sure it would last.
Y’all have a great day!!

Rachel

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  1. Unknown says

    July 22, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    Your read letters turned out so cute. I also use to teach 3rd grade, but now am in 2nd. I can't wait to read more post. If you get a chance I would love for you to come check out my blog. Thanks for sharing.

    Jamie
    teachingtidbit.blogspot.com

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  2. Anonymous says

    July 22, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    Your letters turned out great! Love your colors!

    Karen

    An Apple a Day in First Grade

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  3. Brandon says

    July 22, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    I swear they were taller when we saw them this morning.

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  4. Elementary Engagement says

    July 22, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    I love the colors on your READ letters.

    Thank you for sharing.

    Mary

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  5. Learning with Mrs. Brinn says

    July 22, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    I love the idea of using washi tape for the READ letters!! Your READ letters look fantastic.

    Gwen

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  6. Kris @ The Poole Pages says

    July 22, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    I want to make some READ letters too, but I never thought about using washi tape on them…hmmm. That may be one of my next projects!

    Reply
  7. Mr. G says

    July 22, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    I've got to get my hands on this washi tape! Awesome idea! Thanks for sharing!
    Teaching 3rd with Mr G

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  8. Lindsay says

    July 22, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    Oh I've been wanting to do this too… yours look great!

    Reply
  9. Nicki says

    July 23, 2013 at 2:30 AM

    Love your READ letters! Initially I set out to do something like this, but I ended up making more of a READ shadowbox frame type situation for my Monday made it! I am also obsessed with washi tape and am constantly looking for new ways to use it!

    Nicole
    First Grade Frenzy!

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  10. First Grade Funtastic says

    July 23, 2013 at 4:14 AM

    I love the letters! They turned out really cute. I just used Washi tape for the first time too. Thanks for stopping by my blog! Yours is really cute! Love the design.
    Sara

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  11. Mrs. Griffith says

    July 23, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    You've inspired me! I have a tall bookcase in my guided reading area and these letter would be the perfect match on the top of it!

    Lindsay
    For the Love of First Grade

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