Thursday, March 3, 2016

DIY Photo and Message Board

When these laser cut wood frames first started popping up in craft stores, I couldn't wait to get one. I didn't know what I'd do with it but I couldn't resist. Years later, I still have this thing sitting in my closet and still no idea what to use it for. The day has come...I have an idea!!!

Use a laser cut wood frame to create a photo and message board for your office. By Over The Apple Tree

Supplies:
Art Minds laser cut wood frame
fabric
foam core board
string
mini clothes pins
spray adhesive
glue gun

Use a laser cut wood frame to create a photo and message board for your office. By Over The Apple Tree

1. Stain the frame
Use a laser cut wood frame to create a photo and message board for your office. By Over The Apple Tree

2. Cut two pieces of foam board for back. I use foam core board all the time for projects because it's super cheap and light weight.

Use a laser cut wood frame to create a photo and message board for your office. By Over The Apple Tree
3. Spray adhesive on one side of one foam board and attach fabric. Cut the fabric a little larger so the edges can wrap around the sides.

4. Glue other foam board onto back of fabric board This is to cover the edges of fabric and give it a more clean, finished look.

5. Hot glue strings on back side of wood frame.
Use a laser cut wood frame to create a photo and message board for your office. By Over The Apple Tree

6. Attach fabric covered foam boards to back of wood frame with hot glue.
Use a laser cut wood frame to create a photo and message board for your office. By Over The Apple Tree

These mini clothes pins come unfinished or painted(Michael's). I painted my own with some watered down acrylic craft paint.

Use a laser cut wood frame to create a photo and message board for your office. By Over The Apple Tree

This board is going on the wall behind my computer desk! I can look at beautiful photos of my kids while I work and now I have a place to put my lists and notes so I won't loose them.

Use a laser cut wood frame to create a photo and message board for your office. By Over The Apple Tree


Fabric Memo Board
Message Board, Over The Apple Tree

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8 comments:

  1. HeartMarch 9, 2016 at 9:53 AM

    I am always looking for some place to stick my notes while working. And this Message Board is a good idea. I can just hang my note with a clip on the string.

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  2. Our Little YardenMarch 9, 2016 at 2:11 PM

    Lovely message board Laura - thank you for sharing to Pin Worthy Wednesday.

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  3. Angelina at Petite HausMarch 10, 2016 at 12:48 PM

    This is very clever and cute too! Thanks for Sharing at Thursday Favorite Things!

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  4. Victoria @dazzlewhilefrazzled.comMarch 14, 2016 at 6:57 AM

    I too see these frames in the stores and have no idea where to put it or how to use it. So you've given me a great idea. It turned out really pretty! Visiting from Made By You Monday party.

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  5. Mary K.March 15, 2016 at 2:21 AM

    I too had one of those awful memo board, and I added burlap and riibbon to mine. Yours on the other had has turned into a work of art! Pinned!

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  6. Julie's LifestyleMarch 15, 2016 at 2:47 PM

    Thanks Laura for sharing your pretty message board with us at Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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  7. Megan ChamberlinMarch 16, 2016 at 7:55 AM

    Super cute idea, I'm pretty sure I have a few of these laser cut frames laying around as well! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!

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  8. JessMarch 19, 2016 at 8:49 AM

    This is super cute! Love it!

    I would LOVE for you join and share this at my DIY and Recipes FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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