How to make a DIY memo board from a curbside find.
Years ago we lived in a town that had a clean out day and we would always go looking for junk to transform. I hated that time of year because the hubs would want to drive around to look for discarded treasures bound for the dump. I'd sit in the car and hide my face as he happily searched.
Oh how things have changed. Now I have no problem stopping when I see something that I can recycle (like the beautiful door we rescued and transformed for our new powder room).
That's just what happened when I saw this old wooden picture frame sitting on the curb in a nearby neighborhood. I don't often bring stuff home anymore, we have just don't have room for more junk, but when I saw this picture frame I knew that it would make an awesome memo board for my new studio.
Have I told you about my new studio?
I've been working in our guest bedrooms in the cottage and came up with the idea to turn one of the guest bedrooms into my very own studio. We have 2 right now, and we don't really need both, so it made sense to turn it into a space that I can use every day.
Anyway...let's talk about this easy memo board DIY. I'll share more on the studio as I finish projects.
Supplies to make your own memo board
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- old frame
- jute twine
- staple gun
- paint
- paint brush
- mini clothes pins
I'm telling you, this was one of the easiest projects ever. I know I say that a lot but really... it's totally doable.
The first step was to clean up the frame. I'm not sure what it was in it's former life but the back was pretty messed up (the front looked surprisingly good). There were two wooden blocks on the back that you could see from the front so I just notched them out and touched them up with black paint.
Next, I gathered my twine (what I had on hand) and staple gun.
I just zig-zagged the twine, pulled it tight and stapled it to the back of the frame.
Use mini clothespins to add pictures and a calendar.
That's it! Totally easy and totally free!
It's just what I need for my post calendar and other important blog stuff.
Another project for the studio crossed off the list.
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Maria says
This is a clever idea using a frame!
Kristi says
Thanks Maria, I appreciate it! 🙂
Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says
Love it! Such a cute and easy project!
Kristi says
Yes, definitely easy. 🙂 Thanks so much Michelle!
Pat says
Clever. I love the idea of rescue and upcycle. Is that your sweet grandbaby featured on your new memo board?
Pat
Kristi says
Thanks so much Pat! I love a good rescue and recycle too. So satisfying to redo a discarded piece. No grandbabies in our family yet, that is my youngest daughter.
Bliss says
I just picked up some mini clothespins yesterday, couldn't pass them by, and I’ve got twine, and I’ll bet there is a frame or 20 around here someplace.
Kristi says
I bet you do have a fabulous frame that you can use. You always have the best stuff hidden away. 😉
meegan says
What a great find! I love when that happens. It is going to be so fun I can't wait to see your new space!
Happy thanksgiving to you and your family.
Kristi says
Thanks so much Meegan! I really needed something to hold my calendars and I found this right at the perfect time. Doesn't happen often. 😉 Hope you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Marlene Stephenson says
Well this is a nice find and did work out wonderfully but, not you have me wondering about what else you have up-your-sleeve!!!
Kristi says
Thanks so much Marlene. Lots of furniture moving and room switching. There's still lots to do but the basic plan is in place. Can't wait to share. 🙂
Kaycee says
Hi Kristi, What a great find and what a great upcycle! This memo board looks great and will serve you well in your new studio. I'm looking forward to seeing your new studio too!
Kristi says
Thanks so much Kaycee! It was a great find, and came at the perfect time. Otherwise I probably would have just left it for someone else to find. 🙂
Deb says
Suoer save, Kristi! Don't you just live the feeling of saving sonnething?! Great idea!
Kristi says
Love it when I can save something that's bound for the trash. Especially when it's in great condition. Thanks so much Deb!