Windham Back to School Blog Hop & Carolyn Gavins Fabric Collection "Handpicked"

9/18/2017

So much fun today as it's my turn for Windham's Back to School Blog Hop.

Thinking of a child's education there are so many things that go into a their success. But research has shown that your Home Learning Environment will significantly influence your student's achievement. No pressure!

"Your Home Learning Environment will significantly influence your student's achievement"

Here's 1 easy way to make studying an enjoyable idea - create a Study Station using Carolyn Gavin's fabric collection Handpicked by Windham Fabrics.

I've created -
1) Inspiration Angels Interactive Art™ - The pattern for "Learn" is available for download below Inspiration Angels Interactive Art™ is art that you add to. Kids can write their fave book titles or thoughts they have about learning on the "books" below the boy in the art. It's more of the ME + YOU = Look What We Can Do. This can also be made into a quilt. (Which if you do #shareitwithshannon because I'd love to see it.)
2) Pear Buckets - Mod Podge® fabric cut out pears onto buckets
3) Apple Crate - Fabric covered crate (video instructions for my gift wrap version is here which is basically the same for fabric - just use Mod Podge® instead of spray adhesive & no need to pre-paint it)
4) Reversible Tablecloth - I've added a 3" border to the fabrics

I've included the downloadable pattern for the Inspiration Angels Interactive Art™ so that you can make your own. Print on an oversized printer since the pattern is 24" x 48". Canvas was bought at Micheals or make it into a quilt

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I hope you get inspired to create a Study Station for a child you know to help them as they learn. If you need more Back to School ideas take a look at the other Blog Hop ladies.

Schedule:
9/11/17 Debby Kratovil - Debby Dratovil Quilts
9/12/17 Sue Marsh - Whistle Pig Creek
9/13/17 Stephanie Kendron - Modern Sewciety
9/14/17 Chris Dodsley - Made by Chrissie D
9/15/17 Brooke Hellmann – Silly Mama Quilts She used the Handpicked Collection too, so our projects can go together

9/18/17 Shannon Christensen - Shannon's Studio - Me!
9/19/17 Wendy Sheppard - Ivory Spring

Windham will generously giving away a bundle of this divine fabric to one of you!!! leave me a comment to enter….
the giveaway will be open until September 22nd… I will announce the winner on September 25th….

42 Comments

Jayne P

9/18/2017 08:29:28 am

I love all your ideas, especially the little buckets. Thank you for sharing

Shannon link

9/18/2017 09:33:32 am

Thanks Jayne. I really like projects that can go together!

LINDA

9/18/2017 09:02:27 am

HI, THE LITTLE BUCKETS ARE SO NEAT! THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR PROJECTS!

9/18/2017 09:34:55 am

Thanks Linda. I like to post projects that can be super easy and quick with ones that take a little time and build skills too. Hope you try one.

Teri

9/18/2017 09:08:28 am

This is a great idea! I hope to make the wall hanging for my sister to put in her classroom. Thank you for sharing.

9/18/2017 09:32:04 am

Teri,
I haven't put the instructions up yet but they'll be up shortly. We were thinking along the same lines because I thought about this for a door decoration for teacher appreciation week too. :)

Allison

9/18/2017 10:22:30 am

Really cute ideas! I love the buckets - smart concept! Thanks for sharing!

Nancy

9/18/2017 11:08:04 am

Great idea...you have shown a very inviting place to study! Thanks for sharing the ideas.

Beth T.

9/18/2017 11:58:22 am

You make great points about creating an inviting learning environment. It doesn't require a lot of money, it simply requires dedication/attention to a child's needs which any parent or guardian can have. Your crafts make it extra-fun!

Karen A

9/18/2017 12:57:26 pm

What a creative idea for a learning center. I might share this with some of my teacher friends since I don't have kids at home anymore.

Carol Nelms

9/18/2017 01:32:48 pm

Very cute! Thanks for sharing
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Leslie Wittenberg

9/18/2017 03:08:18 pm

Love the idea of a study station

Kathleen Kingsbury

9/18/2017 04:21:39 pm

Love the decorated buckets!
Thanks for the opportunity to win.

Darlene Slocum

9/18/2017 05:35:40 pm

Cute idea

Cute idea! It will help the kids keep things neat.

Kathy E.

9/18/2017 05:45:56 pm

It's so true that an organized, suitable study area is so important during the school age years! Keeping it clean and ready to use with cute buckets of essential tools (and popcorn!) is very inviting for kids! Yours are great ideas!

Anna

9/18/2017 06:57:36 pm

Very nice tyty for [email protected]

Janie

9/18/2017 07:12:09 pm

I love the idea of the Study Station. You have it set up beautifully. Thank you for the inspiration, your blog is fresh and modern.

Cecilia

9/18/2017 07:25:24 pm

Thanks for sharing your great projects.

Christi

9/18/2017 08:44:41 pm

Great ideas especially the buckets. I could see putting each child's name on one bucket.

9/19/2017 09:59:32 pm

Love this additional idea Christi!

Janet T

9/18/2017 09:26:30 pm

Great tutorial! It gives me a couple ideas to try. Thank you.

Nicki Slater

9/19/2017 06:17:51 am

Cute organization!

Laura

9/19/2017 10:49:56 am

Thanks for all your ideas. I agree that a good study area is advantageous. This also applies when our study area is a sewing space!

9/19/2017 10:02:08 pm

I like when a design idea can taken from one area and apply it to another. An inviting sewing study space would be great.

Delaine

9/19/2017 11:12:10 am

A special study spot is an awesome idea. I especially love the fabric cut outs on the pails! Thanks!

Lisa Marie

9/19/2017 11:29:56 am

My son is grown so we don't need a study station in our house (although it is a clever idea!) but truly I would like to have those little buckets in my sewing/crafting room. So, so cute!

Monica R. link

9/19/2017 11:38:23 am

Love Love Love Love the color love the patten.... My quilt guild is doing a quilt show for our local library. We will have a section for mini quilts. This will fit right in..... I've already downloaded the pattern. Thank you so much. It's beautiful.

9/19/2017 10:05:43 pm

Monica! You must #shareitwithshannon when you do this as a quilt. I'd be so excited to see it. (PM me with your email so I can check back with you. I'd love to feature it on another post.) It'll make a fantastic quilt.

Susan Spiers

9/19/2017 11:40:45 am

Love your study station idea-especially with plenty of snacks available-they will come! Thank you, Susan

Barb K.

9/19/2017 12:08:48 pm

Those pear buckets are really cute as is the reversible tablecloth.
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MoeWest

9/19/2017 12:11:01 pm

I think it's important for kids to have a special place to do their homework. Your projects would make it a fun spot!

Regina

9/19/2017 01:49:47 pm

Such a wonderful idea to inspire students to study. I love the fabrics that you chose to include.

Judy

9/19/2017 04:35:11 pm

You're study station is very creative and fun. Thanks for the chance to win some cute fabrics.

Nicole Sender

9/19/2017 09:56:05 pm

Great ideas for a study station. My grandson would love the buckets!

Pamela Reim

9/19/2017 10:06:09 pm

I'm all for anything to encourage education in a fun way!

Tina

9/20/2017 05:30:39 am

This is such a great idea. Thanks so much for sharing.

Angela Bowling

9/20/2017 06:50:07 am

It is always important to have a good study area, even if it is just at the kitchen table. No distractions makes better learning. And a cute, accessible area makes it even better. Great fabrics too.

Katy M

9/20/2017 01:28:22 pm

Some really great ideas! All looks so pulled together and lovely x

Ellee

9/20/2017 09:52:45 pm

Nice buckets. What a great idea. I'll try it out this weekend for sure.

Angela J Short

9/20/2017 10:42:15 pm

Very cool projects! Cute buckets!! Thank you for sharing! Have a great day!! angielovesgary2 atgmail dotcom

Kay

9/22/2017 09:59:46 am

I love this sweet work station, any young child would be happy here. The bright colours work really well, my favourite is the reversible tablecloth. x

Laura S

9/22/2017 03:06:52 pm

I love you study station set up, it is so adorable!

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