I have had a great time decorating my classroom with duct tape.  For the past eight years, I have used cherries as a key element in my classroom decor.  I started with black material with red cherries for my classroom curtains.  At the time, I was looking for a color scheme and print that wouldn't be too feminine.  I was hoping for a "school" print, but at the time, I couldn't find anything that struck my fancy.  It seems cherries just keep coming to me.  I found a Mary Englebreit desk blotter and letter tray in her black cherry design at TJ Maxx.  Another time, I was shopping at a favorite shop 60 miles from home and saw a mason jar and tin in the black design with cherries.  Perfect!  This is how it has gone over the years.  Now, duct tape has come out in a gingham black background with red cheery cherries! By now, the blotter was very weary looking and I was resigned to putting it in the trash.  Duct tape to the rescue--just in time.  My blotter looks new again.  The same can be said of my calendar.  I added duct tape for a refreshing border.  I've used it for a border on my white board.  I've used it to trim the student baskets, and so much more.  Just see for yourself!