Create you own gorgeous bulletin board that's full of giant paper succulents, lots of cacti and space to exhibit student work! This succulent and cactus inspired bulletin board is the perfect way to easily update the feel of any classroom. Here's how to get started.
Create a background by covering the entire bulletin board in Fadeless® White Shiplap Bulletin Board Paper. Simply staple the paper directly onto the board. Outline your board with multiple boarders layered on top of one another. I started out with the Double-Sided Coral Bulletin Board Borders then layered Simply Sassy Straight Wide Bulletin Board Borders on top. To add a little touch of home to your classroom hang bulb string lights across the top of your board.
Add paper succulents to the upper corners of your board to really make a big impact! Get the full tutorial to make your own DIY Paper Succulents here!
Add Uppercase Script Bulletin Board Letters to black cardstock and spell out “STAY SHARP”. Create shelves for the letters by cutting Schoolgirl Style™ Woodgrain Bulletin Board Borders in half lengthwise. Hot glue or staple to your bulletin board.
Create simple frames to display student artwork on your board. Cut Schoolgirl Style™ Woodgrain Bulletin Board Borders in half lengthwise then trim the pieces to make individual frames for each piece of art. Grab the FREE Student Handprint Cactus Worksheet here.
Use a Cactus Flower Table Runner to create a lovely border on the bottom of your bulletin board! Since the table runners are made of paper you can easily cut out various shapes and staple them directly onto your bulletin board. Hang Large Cactus Laminated Tote Bags from the bulletin board using small nails or larger push pins. These tote bags can be used as student rewards or to just transport necessary materials from classroom to classroom throughout the day.
Add even more dimension to your bulletin board by creating 3D cacti! Simply cut out strips of cardboard them staple both ends together to form a circle. Hot glue the cardboard circle to the back of one cactus from the Cactus Bulletin Board Set. Staple the entire piece to your bulletin board. Repeat as many times as you'd like.
Stand back and take in your new bulletin board! Be sure to see the entire Cactus Theme Classroom Reveal as well as how you can make your own Paper Succulents.