May 17, 2010

Memo Boards

I found a bulletin board and white erase board at the local thrift store for super cheap and decided to jazz them up a bit.  I've been on the lookout for frames that had enough depth to hold the thick boards.  I finally found a couple.
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I removed the lovely pictures from the frames.
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Gave the frames a couple coats of black spray paint.
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Then I removed the plastic edging from the boards.
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Measured and cut boards to frame size.
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Once dry, I placed the boards inside of frames and secured them in place with the tacks.
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And the finished product...
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Now I just need to find a place to hang them!
Here's another one that my dad helped me make years ago.  It's in the laundry room right now but used to hang on the refrigerator since we added magnets to the back.
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30 comments:

Amy Kinser said...

Great job on your boards.

Jenna @ Newlyweds said...

What a great idea, I not that crafty! But I might could pull this off.

Beverly {Flamingo Toes} said...

Oh these turned out so cute! Such a quick fix and they look so great!

Unknown said...

those look great! this is so on my to-do list.

Ruth H. said...

What a great idea! Just the other day I was in Target (of course) and saw a modular office board system with different components, like bulletin and whiteboards, etc. I wanted it, but didn't want to fork out the money...now you've shown me a great way to do it for less! Thanks, too, for visiting my blog.

The Tuscan Home said...

Wow, I love what you did on those memo boards...very creative! ~Liz =)

Tracey said...

Those turned out beautifully!! If only I'd been born with the crafty, creative gene.... At least I think one of my daughters got it....

Unknown said...

That's awesome!

Decor To Adore said...

Oh what a great DIY project. You are one clever and crafty girl.

I just finished a project that took 23 years to complete.
Come take a peek.

The Starr Family said...

So very cute, turned out fantastic!

Debbiedoos said...

Love how a bit of spray paint can transform anything, and now they have a multi purpose, very cute!~

Daiquiri said...

Ooo - those look so sharp! I'm adding your feed to my reader - such a beautiful little place you have here :-)

Kimmy said...

I love what the frames added to them! They are so cute! Great job!

Katie said...

I love these, they are so cute! I will have to be on the lookout at my thrift stores...

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

Those boards are looking GOOD!

Blessings,
Linda

Anonymous said...

Woo Hoo!! I love those projects. I've never thought about making the boards to fit your space, I just thought I'd have to find boards to fit my space. You are brilliant!! Thanks for linking this post to Woo Hoo! Wednesday and sharing this with us.

Cathy~Mille Fleur said...

Love little Stanley on your sidebar...what a precious puppy!

This is such a wonderful idea! I love that you used multiples in your display...so clever!

Happy WooHoo Wednesday!
Cathy

Anonymous said...

Nice project -- turned out very well. If you want to link someplace else, you can link it at my party -- the Boardwalk Bragfest today.

alissa {33shadesofgreen} said...

Great idea Emily! I love how the black looks.

Kate @ The Gaines Gang said...

Love this! I never thought to make mini boards like that. Great idea for all those Goodwill frames I come across.

Room to Inspire said...

Your boards turned out great - I will have to keep my eye out for frames at the Goodwill! Thanks for linking up this post as well.

Chelsea

Marla said...

Love it!! I have some frames that would be wonderful for this. thanks for the inspiration. Marla

Gracefully Vintage said...

just found your blog-and love it, i like the topiarys- turned out great-
And i love the corkboards- i have some mini ones i make-sell - Too Cute!!
Just became a follower- cant wait for more-thanks for sharing your great ideas
Karryann

Crystal said...

What great projects!

Kaysi said...

Wow those look great! I love them!

gail@My Repurposed Life said...

cute projects! great job. I love memo items.
gail

Anonymous said...

Thanks for coming back! I appreciate your comments! :)

I love this idea of yours! I'm trying to come up with a way to improve on the "calendar on the fridge" It's so ugly!

I like both the dry erase board and the cork board...I love spray painting too!

If you have any other ideas on how to organize a family of 5's schedule, let me know!!

Kathy@DandelionsandDustBunnies said...

This is such an awesome idea. I think you have inspired me to make some for my office. So great. Thanks.

Jax @ AlyandAsh said...

Love it! such a smart idea!

Alisa said...

I'm not sure how I missed seeing these last week, but they are very cute Emily! I love reusing old frames for new things or just painting them all one color to make a wall of pictures.

Hope you have a great weekend!