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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:

  1. Perfect, Kathy. I like the finishing touch.

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  2. 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

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

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

    Well done!

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

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

    Cynthia

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

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

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  9. 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

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  10. 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.

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  11. 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

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  12. 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

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

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

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  15. That board is just gorgeous! Love Love it!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy