MIY Session 3 :- Box-Frame Noticeboard

Like I said a couple of posts back, I had been wanting to do this project for a long time. I wanted a noticeboard that kept all my different appointments grouped according to days, rather than one big jumble of notices and letters.
So, as promised..here is the tutorial for the Box-Frame Noticeboard.

You will need :-
        # a box frame
        # some paint (I used white and teal tester pots)
        # Mod Podge
        # some patterned paper
        # some thin wire
        # six/seven wooden pegs (I used six, combining Saturday and Sunday on one peg)
        # wood glue
        # smaller paintbrush
        # fine grade sandpaper

1. Take the box frame apart. Remove the back and 'discard' the picture mount and glass. Separate the two parts of the box frame.

2. Lightly sand the frame and then wipe it off. This will remove the fine dust raised by sanding. Allow the frame to dry.

3. Paint the frame with white paint. Make sure you paint the inside of both parts of the frame (otherwise you'll be surprised by unsightly unpainted patches). Allow to dry.

4. While the paint is drying, start working on the back part of the frame. This will be the background for your noticeboard, so be sure to choose patterned paper that will fit in with the final paint colour you have chosen for your frame.

5. Apply some wood glue to one side of the board (the back of the frame). Lay the paper on top of the glue, and rub over it gently with your hand to push out any air bubbles.

I used a patchwork of papers, but if your paper covers the entire board, that is fine too.

6. Trim off any excess paper and lightly sand the edges of the board. Apply some extra glue to the corners of the board to ensure that the corners of the paper are firmly stuck down.

7. Give the whole board a light coating of Mod Podge or varnish.

8. If your frame has dried sufficiently, paint it in your chosen colour. Once again, be sure to paint the insides of the frame as well. Allow the frame to dry.

9. When the frame has dried sufficiently, start putting it together again. Slip the ends of a piece of wire between the two parts of the frame, twisting to secure. Before securing completely, make sure the wire is taut.

10. Grab some pegs and write the days of the week in Sharpie pen, and hey presto! you're done.

Bonus Idea :- If you wish, you can paint your pegs in the same colour as the frame. Print out mini-labels with the days of the week. Cut them out and stick them onto the pegs using wood glue (do not be tempted to use superglue for this). Finish off with a light coating of varnish.

These are mine...

So there you are...a simple way to organise all your appointments and meetings. And the bonus is that since you are painting it, you can customise the colours to co-ordinate with the rest of the room where you will be using it.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial..and you will be inspired to make something yourself. Please send in pictures of what you do make.. I would love to share them here.

See you next Friday. Cheerio!