While out shopping recently I saw one of those cute memo boards,I am sure you have seen it a frame with chicken wire.When I saw it a light bulb went off in my head and I started thinking about a shabby chic memo board.
I started looking a some of the frames I have saved and came across one that I thought would work perfectly.
This is the frame I had on my mantle recently before I changed things around.
It is nice and large and is quite heavy.
I went through my basket of scrap fabrics and found a two pretty patterns.
One is just a soft pink,I guess that’s not a pattern and the other has sweet petite rose’s.
Both are from Rachel Ashwell’s Simply Shabby Chic line.
I pulled out my fabric shears and started making small cuts into the fabric,then I ripped off the pieces.
I wanted a soft frayed look.
Then I pulled out my glue gun flipped this frame over and started.
I am using a glue gun because if I decide to change this back to a frame it will be easy to pull the pieces off.
First I glued the strips of fabric horizontally,alternating between the two fabrics.
Then I started doing a basket weave pattern,again alternating fabrics.
And that’s it! Pretty easy huh?
You can really mix this up with different fabrics or create a cool pattern.
I think it looks pretty just as but I added a few things to mine.
I just added a few family photos and my word flash cards.
But what a fun inspiration board this will be too!
I just stuck those photos into the fabric no need for tacks or tape.
But you could still us mini clothes pins too.
Now where to hang it?
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That is really cute, Anne. I like that you used fabric instead of the usual chickenwire.
Thank you Kim! I love the chicken wire look too,but I think this works better in my house.
So creative, you are so talented! It goes so well with your decor. -Bev
Thank you so much Bev you are sweet!
Very pretty, Anne! I love that frame!
Thanks so much Kathy!
Hi Anne,
What a pretty project – so dainty with the floral print and frayed edges. Love the texture of this.
Catherine
Thanks so much Catherine!
Such a cute and refreshing way of making one of those boards.I love your idea.
Thank you Marlene!
Very pretty!
Thank you Jonni!
Anne I love the board. What a great idea! Thanx so much! Jo
Thank you Joanne!
So creative and looks like it took lots of patience! Gorgeous results. I love the look!!
Thanks AnnMarie,actually it was a very quite process.Truth be told,I don’t always have patience.This took about 10 – minutes.Pretty quick and easy.