Junk Inspired Memo Board


How to make a hanging Memo Board
from the junk in my garage.






I divided up the board into 3 spaces.

Painted one section with chalkboard paint, and
on the second section I added cork for a bulletin board.


The third I left blank for hooks.


I stenciled on the words "notes" and "keys" and  sanded for a distressed look.


The chalkboard was ready.


I added rusty screws and a canvas flower to the cork.


and hooks for keys at the bottom.


I hung the board from an old chain.


 And wouldn't you know it but Daughter #2 
snagged it for her new room!



Like this project?

Please sign up for Homeroad emails
and I will send my latest DIY project 
straight to you! 


                     

Homeroad
Homeroad

I am Susan, the author and creator at Homeroad. I am a wife, mother of 4 daughters, and a grandmother of 5 and counting. I am a retired teacher, a DIY blogger and an artist at heart. .

Older Post Newer Post

Comments

  1. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsJanuary 8, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    That is so cool and so clever!!

    ReplyDelete
  2. High Street CottageJanuary 8, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Brilliant!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Korrie@RedHenHomeJanuary 8, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    No wonder she snagged it! It's super cute.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJanuary 8, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Haha! You can't turn your back for a minute, Susan! : ) My daughter has done the same thing to me. Now I try and do two of something I think she might like so we both have one!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Feral TurtleJanuary 8, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    Wow...just beautiful. Good job!

    ReplyDelete
  6. AlyssaJanuary 8, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Love this! Nice work! Alyssa

    ReplyDelete
  7. Katalina JewelryJanuary 8, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    Great use of junk! I understand why your daughter would snag it for her own!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Joyce - Quilted NestJanuary 8, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    No wonder she wants it - it's good looking!! How did you stay inside the lines when painting the letters or what did you use for 'paint'?

    ReplyDelete
  9. LoriJanuary 8, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Don't you just love turning junk into fantastic home decor? You did a beautiful job, such a creative and useful idea. Thanks for sharing. Stop by and visit, cause I love meeting new blog friends. Lori

    ReplyDelete
  10. DeborahJanuary 8, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Lol so cute and your daughter did good!
    I cant blame her!!!

    Deborah xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  11. emilysnanJanuary 8, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    hiya susan , great project so useful and free too . well done and thanks for sharing
    xmaggiex

    ReplyDelete
  12. DaniJanuary 8, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    I absolutely ADORE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great job!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  13. beachcomberJanuary 8, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    love this idea and it look great!!
    x

    ReplyDelete
  14. HomeroadJanuary 9, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    @ Joyce,
    I stuck stickers on the wood for the letters, traced around them, pulled them off, used a paint pen to paint inside and then sanded to make it look distressed....
    Susan

    ReplyDelete
  15. Biała KoronaJanuary 9, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    it's a very good idea!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Tiffany @ {Living Savvy}January 9, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    This message center rocks! I love the rusty nails, and the stenciled letters! I am having starting no spend challenge tomorrow... please stop by to check it out!

    Tiffany {Living Savvy}
    www.savvydesignwest.com

    ReplyDelete
  17. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateJanuary 10, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    I'm Loving this, Susan. This is something I could use in my kitchen. How did you put the cork on there? Did you just use glue?

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Thank you for stopping by, I love your comments and I will do my best to reply to all your questions and comments. By leaving a comment you are consenting to your email being collected for communication purposes only. Your privacy is important to me.
Have a nice day.
Susan