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HOW TO MAKE A SCRUNCHY BORDER


It looks like all of us are working hard this summer!


So, our school has air for a few hours twice a week during the summer. 
This gives teachers the opportunity to work in comfort. 

Tuesday, my partner in crime and I went to school to work and found, 

seriously, 9 other teachers working, also. 

We are all so dedicated! 

Actually, we are just not foolish enough to come work when the air is off...

How to make a scrunchy border



What did I do? 
I changed the paper on this bulletin board
and made a scrunchy border to go around it.
I had already taken the border off the board before the pic.

How to make a scrunchy border

Several people have asked me about the scrunchy border,
so I thought I'd share.
This is what you will need:
How to make a scrunchy border

butcher paper, scissors, and a stapler with LOTS of staples


This is what you do-
I'll be using transition words, here! (even in summer)

First, find the color butcher paper you want to use.
The amount you will need will depend on how big the board is.
Next, cut strips from the paper. I make mine about 3-4 inches. 
You do not need to measure here. Just cut.
How to make a scrunchy border


Then, fold the strips accordion style.
How to make a scrunchy border


See, mine are not straight.  No need to measure.
How to make a scrunchy border


After that, scrunch the accordion strips.
Don't be shy here. Scrunch away! 
How to make a scrunchy border
Looks like a scrunchy mess!


Once the strips are scrunched, unscrunch them,
and you are ready to place the border on the board.
I don't think unscrunch is really a word. 


To attach to the board, simply scrunch and staple, then repeat.
Scrunch and staple until you run out of border.
EASY! Be as creative as you like!

How to make a scrunchy border

How to make a scrunchy border
I love the 3D feel it gives the board.
I've also twisted the strips before which is just as easy.

Here's the final product!
I really like the bright border with the black paper!


How to make a scrunchy border

How to make a scrunchy border

Have fun scrunching!