Pottery Barn Inspired Rustic Message Board Project
The inspiration for today’s Rustic Message Board Project came from the pages of a Pottery Barn catalog.
As I’ve been busy getting ready for a craft fair, I was looking for ideas of things I could possibly make with reclaimed wood. This picture caught my eye:
{Image via Pottery Barn}
A message board!… I loved it very much. {And by the way, it’s priced at up to $150.}
I took that idea and modified it to use items I already had on hand.
I wrapped the plywood with some painter’s drop cloth and stapled it in the back.
Knotted jute attached with upholstery tacks or carpet tacks became the “lines” for attaching notes to.
Those French postcards are images I found at the Graphics Fairy blog and applied by using iron on transfers. {The images can be found here.}
I sewed little pouches for holding mail, and stamped on them with Staz-on ink (a permanent ink) and some acrylic stamps. {These are from Close to my Heart.}
When they were all finished, my husband nailed a frame stained in Dark Walnut around the edges.
The one on the bottom left is made from a burlap coffee bean sack. I can’t decide if I want to add a clip for papers, or if I should leave it as just “art”. What do you think??
Linking up: My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, Thrifty Decorating, The Shabby Nest, Freckled Laundry, Lovely Crafty Home
I love those message boards, Rita!! How much are you selling them for? 🙂
I love the little burlap pocket, it's so cute ;o) It's the little details that really make something stand out!
I'm not sure which one is my favorite! I like ALL OF THEM! Please join my Linky party to share your talent! I would be honored to have you share!
Love these! Thanks for linking up at Freckled Laundry!
XO, Kate
I love the little birdie and the aqua ruffle! These all look so cute!
I just pined these to my pintrest boards. Love them. I love your blog. I'm your newest follower.
Would love to see you DIY Home Sweet home.
Jamie
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Hi there. Came by from Freckled Laundry. These are very nice message boards. I love the style of them. I have a bunch of coffee bags too and I think as a message board or art is nice. Yours tho is nice as art since it has a nice print on it.
That burlap pouch is fabulous! I love the mix of materials on these! Thanks for linking up to the Burlap Month party at WhisperWood Cottage!
I LOVE your mixture of materials. I actually prefer it over the PB version! Great job! 🙂
Lauren @ http://www.fromourhidingplace.com
love that bit of burlap adds a whimsy of vintage past come see what I shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com