I wanted to share a project that has been in the works for awhile now! Not because it was complicated, but because my life has been crazy. I wanted to create a large "idea board" to hang about my crafting table. I found this old window screen for free on Craigslist (gotta love free!) and decided that it would make the perfect frame for my bulletin board. I love how worn and chippy the paint is. I think old "junk" turned treasure has such character!
I bought a roll of cork board and cut it to fit the openings. I wrapped fabric around the cork board and fit it snuggly into the openings behind the screen. I put a layer of thick foam core board behind the cork to hold it in and add an extra layer to protect the wall from any long pins I might stick in the board. I nailed finishing nails in to the side of the frame to hold the cork & foam board in place.
I am so happy with how the project turned out and can't wait to add inspiration photos, fabric scraps, notes and clippings to my idea board! But, I wanted to share the finished project with you before I cover it with beautiful pieces of inspiration & things I love.
I have two old windows that I picked up at the same time as the screen (also free!), and I look forward to finding a creative way to incorporate them into our space!
(On a different note, we were so excited to see several healthy sprouts with multiple leaves peeking out of our garden bed this weekend! There is definitely growth in progress!)
Monday, June 9, 2008
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I love it!
I just took my cheap-o bulletin board down to pretty it up a bit, and it got stepped on by a 3yo :(
Oh well, maybe I'll try this!
I'm glad you found my blog so I could come see yours! I love your profile pic with the hydrangeas. Your blog is so cute. This is a great idea with the screen!
I love it. It has charm... Susie H
Hi Amber! I love that board. I also love our profile photo with the hydrangeas in the background. Simply lovely.
yeah. Meant to say "your profile photo" As far as I know, "we" don't have one together. I'm an idiot.
Wow! This is gorgeous! I love the fabric, too. I can't wait to see what you do with the frames. I need an idea board...
I love that! Don't you just love redoing things! come by and enter my giveaway! :)
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