Frenchy Memo Boards {Or A Custom Frame Mistake Is My Gain}

Sometime ago, I shared that I picked up these two frames at Michaels {from the clearance section} just as you see them.  No backing, no glass.

For $8.00 a piece I knew that I could come up with something at some point to use them for. 

Finally, I have!  With the stash of fabric that I have here, I figured something that incorporated fabric would be a good idea.   I really like them “as is” with their brushed silver/nickel look, so I didn’t bother to paint them.

I looked through my fabric to see what I had and decided on these two. 

When you use writing with text or numbers, you need to decide ahead of time how you are going to want to hang the frame.  You have more flexibility with a solid, stripe or geometric and can change your mind once you are done.   For the smaller frame, I decided to go vertical and for the larger frame {to show off more of the large print} I decided to go horizontally.

This project used the frames, fabric, foam board {from a craft store or office supply store} and staples.  You could probably use hot glue instead of staples for securing the fabric to the foam board.  When the main part is done, some embellishments if you want to dress it up.  I had everything on hand already so I didn’t have to buy anything.

Here it is with the fabric attached to the board and snugly fitted in the frame.

I used some flat trim which I already had and just did an “X” for holding papers, pictures, etc.  I stapled the trim {or you could use ribbon} to the back side of each corner.  I pulled tight before stapling to the opposite side.

To add a little bling and some interest, I cut off the back of a decorative button and hot glued that to the middle where the “X” meets.  Isn’t that button pretty?

The second {larger frame} got a little embellishment with some brown ribbon and three buttons ~ one on each end and one in the middle.  Here I’ve laid it out to see if I like the way it looks.  It looks a little off in this picture but it’s laying on the floor.

As luck would have it, my hubby recently bought chicken wire and knowing he was done with his project, I cut some for my own. I got the idea for adding the chicken wire from Dee at A Lapin Life.

Once I got the okay from daughter {because I knew she was going to want one} I put everything in place.  I didn’t think she’d like the chicken wire and that’s why I waited, but she did like it.

I just want to acknowledge the beautiful tags I’ve now used twice as props for project pictures.  These  tags came from Creative Visions on etsy.  She makes really beautiful tags and after reading about her on Sissie’s blog, I ordered several different styles.

Linking up with

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps On  The Porch

Tuesdays Treasures at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

Open House Party at No Minimalist Here

Sizzle Into Summer at DIY by Design

Textile Party at Freckled Laundry

Inspiration Friday At  The Picket Fence

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Frugalicious Friday at Finding Fabulous

Kathy