Before: (Look on either side of the window) a star, a magnet board and 2 different cork boards
After: matching chicken wire message boards
I started with canvas frame stretchers. They were super cheap and I was able to get the sizes I wanted. One size was 30x40 and the other was 20x40. I think I paid less than $25 for both of them.
The corners are already mitered. They just slide in together.
I put a staple at each junction to reinforce the frame.
Next- the chicken wire. I bought a roll at Lowes for around $12 and I have about 1/2 of the roll left.
I attached the chicken wire to the frame with a staple gun.
And then cut it to size with wire cutters.
I forgot to take pictures of the next step but all I did was take the frames outside and give them a few coats of black semi-gloss spray paint. I painted front and back to cover all of the silver on the wire.
Then I just used a couple of nails in the corners and hung them up.
And then I filled them up. The larger of the two is for pictures, drawings my kids make me, quotes etc.
The other one is for the business stuff: calendar, business cards, notes, to do lists, etc.
I just use clothes pins (both large and small) to hang items on the boards.
I am loving the way they turned out. Even though there is a ton of stuff hanging on them, they look so much cleaner because they are simple and they match.
What an adorable idea!!! Thanks for sharing!!
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What a great idea! They look perfect in your craft room. Stopping by from TT&J.
ReplyDeletesuper cute as always C!
ReplyDeleteThey look great! I love how much cleaner they make that wall feel.
ReplyDeletefabulous idea!! thanks for partying with whipperberry!
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I think they look great. I love using chicken wire in projects like this. We also have chickens so we usually have a little extra wire hanging around. Partying with you tonight.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea!! I think they turned out great!
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I love these Candice. Thanks for linking to the party. I'm going to link this on my facebook page.
ReplyDeleteYou did a fabulous job. great idea. I am your newest follower and I would love if you could stop on by me blog. I am hosting a giveaway you would love for your craft room. Hope to see you there!:)
ReplyDeleteCaroline
Just wanted to let you know that we LOVED your project!! It will be featured tomorrow at Sweet Peas & Bumblebees! :)
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