It has become increasingly apparent that we need somewhere to stash the never-ending stream of pictures, paintings, postcards, party invites and general paraphernalia you acquire when you have a little one living in the house. The solution, I figured, would be a memo board. And so I set my mind to creating one using one of my many collected vintage frames.
Here’s a little step-by-step I snapped last week while making the most of a lovely day in the garden…
You will need… A frame {I used a lovely vintage one which I painted in Chalk Paint™ decorative paint by Annie Sloan in Old White}; chicken wire {a medium gauge}; wire cutters; staple gun and 10mm staples; a pair of sharp scissors; hessian or other fabric of your choice.
Step 1: Cut the chicken wire to size
Step 2: Staple into place {not too many staples at this stage – you’ll go over it again when you place the fabric}
Step 3: Cut the hessian or other fabric of your choice to size
Step 4: Staple into place at regular intervals
There you have it…
Finally I painted some sweet little wooden shapes I had and stuck them onto wooden pegs.
And here it is in action {see what I mean about the paraphernalia!} Truly handy, and an adaptable, stylish way to create an ever-changing collage of your everyday bits and pieces.
A variety of memo boards will be for sale at Unique Chique in Alton. Prices vary depending on frame size and style, but generally start at £40. For specific size requirements and bespoke commissions, including individual fabric or colour requests please email hello@createvintage.com.
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