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The Best Birthday Board for Your Classroom

I’m a sucker for bright colors.  They simply make me happy.  And bright colors against a black background?  AHH!  Happiness for days!  I wanted to show you how I created one of my favorite parts of the classroom–our birthday board!  It’s simply beautiful!

Learn how to create this beautiful display for your classroom and grab a free template!One important part of this display is the bright pom poms.  You can purchase them as I did (before I knew how easy peasy they are to make!!).  I got them here, from Cupcake Wishes and Birthday Dreams on Etsy.
Learn how to create this beautiful display for your classroom and grab a free template!The cupcakes come on a thick string so they can be hung easily.  I draped them across the top of the board.

Learn how to create this beautiful display for your classroom and grab a free template!Aren’t the colors stunning??  Or…you can make your own pom poms using this fabulous tutorial I found from Adventures of a DIY Mom.  Pin it!

 

 

Looks pretty easy, huh?  Hot glue the pom poms into cupcake liners and hot glue a cherry pom on top.  Then use a long needle and heavy duty string to string into a 3-6 foot length.  Tie off the ends!
For the cupcakes, I used Astrobrights card stock in my favorite colors.  I printed cupcake black lines onto the card stock and cut loosely around the outer edges.  Each cupcake was programmed with a month name.  Then, I added student names to hot pink “candles”, and I free-hand cut out orange flames and wrote the date of their birthday on the flame.
Learn how to create this beautiful display for your classroom and grab a free template!Altogether, it’s beautiful!
Learn how to create this beautiful display for your classroom and grab a free template!I love that it can stay there for years and years because Astrobrights paper is beautiful and fade-proof.  PLUS, it’ll look great no matter what decor theme I use.  I’ll just make new candles next year!
I’m sharing a free template for the cupcakes, candles and flames for anyone who is interested in recreating this board in your classroom!
Learn how to create this beautiful display for your classroom and grab a free template!click here to download 2P.S.  Looking for easy to prep, low cost birthday treats for your students?  Look no further!  Click below!
These printable birthday treats are perfect for quick, inexpensive class gifts. And what kid doesn't like ice cream and no homework?

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  1. caroline@learningparade says

    April 23, 2016 at 1:22 pm

    The cupcake garland is fantastic!

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  2. Rachel says

    July 15, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    LOVE the cupcake garland! What a creative way to use pom poms. Thanks for the link love!

    Reply
  3. Teriann says

    August 12, 2016 at 8:27 pm

    Are the cupcake liners used on the garland paper liners? I’m planning on using this for my pre-k classroom. I have been using the same themed birthday board for a few years and I want to change it up a bit. This is beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration.

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    • Ashley says

      August 14, 2016 at 2:26 pm

      Yes…they are mini paper cupcake liners!

      Reply
  4. Gissel says

    November 10, 2018 at 9:41 am

    I am SO using this idea in my new classroom! This is absolutely beautiful, thank you so much!!

    Reply

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