Monday, November 12, 2012

Damask Burlap Memo Board

I decided to use some of the damask burlap I found at Joann’s for a memo board.

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This “board” really was a board!  A chess/checkers board, but the insert cracked.  Thankfully, my husband tossed the insert, but left the frame of the board in the garage for me to see and grab.  The insert area was a perfect fit for the fabric covered foam board.

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It was just a natural wood piece and I painted it with Old White chalk paint.  I covered a piece of foam board, that I cut to size, with the burlap and used a sheer ribbon with it.

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A French styled charm I had received in a swap made for a nice finishing touch in the middle.

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Saved from the trash and given a new life!

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30 comments:

Rosemary@villabarnes said...

Perfect, Kathy. I like the finishing touch.

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

It's gorgeous. I love it. Hugs, Marty

Marsha @ Tattered Chick said...

It turned out very nice Kathy!

Xo
Marsha

Ivy, Phyllis and Me! said...

Good Afternoon Kathy, My, what a difference. It looks very stylish and I love the French centre piece. Have a lovely day. Best Wishes Daphne

Okio B Designs said...

I love that look!

Jeanine

Olive said...

Well done. Love that fabric.

Amy Chalmers said...

Another great project! You are on a roll my dear!

Decor To Adore said...

Oh that fabric. I NEED IT! I have no projects, but thats never stopped me before. :)

Well done!

Karen said...

That turned out great Kathy. I love those fabric memo boards.

Cynthia said...

Kathy, this is gorgeous. I love the fabric and ribbon you used. Great touches.

Cynthia

JP said...

Very nice, Kathy...it will look perfect in your home!

Jean @ www.thebackyardbungalow.com said...

I just love that fabric and your project was perfect for it. Love the finishing touch in the middle!

Shabby chic Sandy said...

What a charming makeover!

Zuni, Chickadee Home Nest said...

Just today I was thinking, Kathy, about your ability to visualize the possibilities, and here you are with another really neat makeover. I think this is beautiful! ~Zuni

Little Miss Maggie said...

Beautiful memo board, Kathy. I love the damask burlap and the wonderful French charm. It's so fun to rescue things and breath new life into them.

The Polka Dot Closet said...

Great save, I love it! regarding the gilding, I wanted a light almost sheer cover, but I just don't think that is possible with the rub and buff. I was a little disappointed, let me know if you find anything out there that gives a sheer gild, I wonder if the new annie sloan stuff does?

Carol

Unknown said...

Kathy, There should be a new category of upcycling for the elegant things you create. I do not look at items to be cast aside in the same light anymore. I now say, "What would Kathy do with this!"
Have a great week. Elizabeth

Our Hopeful Home said...

It's beautiful. Good thing I didn't see this fabric or I would have bought some!

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

Love love love!! That looks so pretty Kathy!

Andrea said...

I just love that damask burlap! It looks so beautiful on your memo board....I'm tempted to order some online for myself =)

Something Special said...

That board is just gorgeous! Love Love it!

Gail said...

That turned out great Kathy! I love the fabric!!

DIYbyDesign said...

Kathy that really is gorgeous. I love the damask burlap and the french charm in the middle. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing at my party.

Kim said...

Love the fabric! Great job Kathy. Have a great day!!
xoxo,
Kim

Pat@Life At Lydias House said...

Wow that looks great! I recently covered one in plain linen but I like the damask so much more. You did a great job!

Marisa said...

That turned out beautiful. I'm going to have to look for that fabric too!

Anonymous said...

This is a gorgeous transformation! I just love ti! The burlap is great and I love the sheer ribbon! Amazing!

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Kathy, this bulletin board is beautiful in the damask. It will be one of the features this week at wow.

Unknown said...

Oh, this is gorgeous! I love it. Visiting from Wow Us Wednesdays!

Buttercup Bliss said...

This is fabulous! I love damask and this turned out so great! I am visiting from Wow Us Wednesdays! :-)

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