One of the first items I ever pinned was this:
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For years, I had one purple and one magenta trash can. There were big cylindrical cans--just right for a big class--and, of course, the perfect colors for my room.
Time got the best of them, however, and, after years of devoted service, they both cracked. I tried glue. And tape. And I can strongly suggest against both options.
I searched for a looooooooong time for a another colorful replacement, but the best I could come up with was black. In fact, I never really did see many other suitable-for-the-classroom options besides black, white and various shades of red.
So, for a year, I suffered in a state of trash-can-boredom with my plain back cans. And then Pinterest came along...
After pinning that picture, I was determined to buy a Cricut. Or a Cameo. Or both. I needed circles. Thankfully, those purchases didn't happen, because I have since decided that crafts just aren't in my future. However, I DID find these...
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And, happily, JOYFULLY even, I now have two trash cans that look like this!
I think I should have taken the picture without the bag... but you know that this is an authentic picture because the can is nearly full after a day spent readying my classroom. (And you can tell it is a public school by the so-sad baseboards and the who-would-pick this-color aqua tile!)
I just love my trash cans. Sometimes it IS the littlest thing that can make a teacher happy...
LOVE that trash can! What a great idea :) Totally gonna spruce mine up now! Thanks for sharing :) I'm having a fun giveaway over at my blog today! I'd LOVE for you to check it out!
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wherethewildthingslearn
Love the trash can! You are right...sometimes it is the little things that can make is happy. Trash cans and all ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy new school year, friend!!
Elizabeth
Fun in Room 4B
so cute! I want to do my mailbox as well
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!! Love the color it adds!
ReplyDeleteHmm, I wonder if my school would let me spruce up my trash cans...
ReplyDeleteDiane
Fifth in the Middle
OMG!!! I have to do this! My room is all polka dots!
ReplyDeleteI am not going to ask my school, I am just going to do it and ask for forgiveness later!
SUPER CUTE!!!
Elizabeth
Hodges Herald
Oh my gosh! So adorable. My trash cans need a little sprucing up... Great idea!
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