Ever wonder how some teachers transform their bulletin boards into eye-catching displays of color and creativity?
It might seem like magic when you see a once-empty bulletin board come to life, but it’s all about choosing the right materials and colors.
And guess what? You can achieve the same stunning results in your classroom!
The secret to creating beautiful bulletin boards that pop is layering bulletin board borders.
I’ll share tips on layering borders like a pro in this blog post. These simple tricks will help you create bulletin boards that stand out.
Let’s dive into these tips to create beautiful bulletin boards just in time for back to school!
Secrets For Making Beautiful Bulletin Boards
- Choose one pattern as your main border.
- Pick two coordinating colors from the main pattern border to give your board a cohesive look.
- Combine scalloped and straight borders to layered the borders.
- Use scalloped borders to frame the inside or outside of the bulletin board. I like to use a scalloped border on the inside of the bulletin board, even if I only use two borders.
- Straight borders look good between scalloped borders because they are wide and have eye-catching patterns.
- When overlapping borders, stapling them beforehand is easier than doing it on the bulletin board.
- Adding a top piece such as paper fans, garland, or pom-poms gives your bulletin board that extra pop!
- Look at stores like Hobby Lobby, Dollar Tree, or Michael’s for top pieces. You can also visit the party sections of Stores, where you will find some fabulous top pieces.
- Use themed borders for different seasons or holidays to keep your bulletin board fresh and engaging throughout the year.
- Consider adding a solid background paper that contrasts nicely with them to make your borders stand out even more.
- Use push pins or thumbtacks to temporarily hold your borders before stapling to ensure they are straight and evenly spaced.
- For a three-dimensional effect, slightly overlap or fold the edges of your borders.
- Keep extra border strips handy for quick touch-ups or to replace worn sections throughout the school year.
Bulletin Board Ideas for the Classroom
I’m using my favorite rainbow-themed borders as my main pattern for my classroom decor and decided to go with pink as the coordinating color. Then, I paired it with a black background to make the borders stand out. I love this combination to welcome my students on the first day of school.
Throughout the year, I changed the bulletin board title to match our activities for the month. In the picture below, for the Black History Month project, I am using matching letters to complement the borders’ colors.
For winter, I put together a snowflake-inspired bulletin board outside my hallway following these tips. The board looked stunning, and I couldn’t be happier with the results!
Following these steps, you’ll have beautifully layered bulletin boards that grab attention and add a vibrant touch to your classroom decor.
Key Takeaways
Layering bulletin board borders isn’t magic; it’s a simple technique that can transform your classroom displays. You can create eye-catching and cohesive bulletin boards by choosing one main pattern, coordinating colors, and combining scalloped and straight borders. Adding top pieces like paper fans and pom-poms gives your boards an extra pop, making them stand out.
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