Here is how they came to be: I bought these bathroom passes below from the teacher store at the end of last year. In the past I’ve had plastic passes, wooden passes, cheap passes, and the pricer ones — but I’ve never yet made it through the entire year without any of them being damaged in some way shape or form. So when I saw these passes which were new and made of rubber I thought, why not?
At the time I hadn’t decided on a theme, so I got these ones even though I wasn’t crazy about the brown because I liked the polka dots. Then last week I designed my Owls ‘n’ Dots Classroom Theme and decided I wanted to try and make my passes coordinate with it.
So after hearing all about the magic that is Modge Podge this summer, I decided to give it a try. And it was super easy! I used the very scientific process of trial and error to figure out how big my rectangle needed to be on my computer to fit the pass. Then I designed the passes and printed them out onto card stock. I applied one coat of modege podge directly on the pass to glue my cut out out down and a second coat to the top to seal it once it was on.
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okay maybe you can help me out. Every time I've used mod podge on a computer print out it smudges. Even if I wait like an hour for it to dry. Did you have that problem?
Adventures in Room 5
Those owls are too cute!
Jennifer @ Herding Kats In Kindergarten
@Jennifer- Thanks!! 🙂
@Cassandra- I originally tried to make my girls pass hot pink and when I spread the modge podge on it the ink leaked, alot. So I peeled it off and tried the green instead. I didn't have a problem with the green or the blue but I'm thinking anything with deep pigmentation like the hot pink would smudge/leak. Initially I thought I might have to laminate the passes first if the ink leaked again but I got lucky. I don't know if laminating things first would help or not. I wish I had better advice, this was my first time trying it. I used a sponge brush and tried not to coat it too many times. I will deff let you know if I find any better tips!
What a GREAT idea!!!! I never thought about that! 🙂
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Maria
http://curiousfirsties.blogspot.com
So cute! I love your passes!
❤Teri
A Cupcake for the Teacher
Your passes turned out great. 🙂
Heidi
My (Not So) Elementary Life
Your passes are precious. I love mod podge.
Those passes are super cute! Fantastic job!
Ashley @ Fierce in Fourth
So cute! I just discovered Mod Podge today – it worked great!
Sara 🙂
Smiling In Second Grade
So glad I just searched and found your blog!!! I am doing an owl theme this year and need bathroom passes!! Great job, Stephanie!! I have now bookmarked your blog for future reference. 🙂