Wednesday, September 07, 2011

DIY: Message Board

I finished making my message board and wanted to share with you!


You may remember me posting my inspiration HERE.  Unfortunately I didn't take pictures of the process...sorry...but I followed THESE instructions. I had to substitute homasote for foam board...my hardware store did not carry it.  I left off the pockets too...but I can always add later if I want.


Here is a view of what it used to look like....seemed very cluttered and un-organized. It drove me crazy!

Now I have everything in one place and at eye level for quick reminders. I love how it has dedicated sections for each person.  The "A" is for Avery, "D" is for Dawson, and (since I only made 3 spaces) I used "P" for anything not related to the kids.

This is what it looks like coming in from our garage....
and what it looks like from kitchen...
I am happy with the results. 
I still have plans to (one of these days) add bead board underneath with hooks going all the way down, but for now this works!




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9 comments:

Val said...

This is very cool and such a great idea!

Tammi said...

Oh My!! It looks SO much better! (the other
didn't look bad though!). You did an awesome
Job and are SUCH an INspiration!!

-mandy said...

Thanks for sharing! I love the little bench and have been trying to think of something! Our set up seems alike! Love the Message board!

Heather said...

Love it! Much better!

Unknown said...

Great idea! Looks good!

Lindsay said...

I want to see the rest of your house. :) I love that little board. What an awesome (and adorable) way to be organized! You did a fabulous job! Thanks for sharing this @ Show & Share! I appreciate you stopping by!

HatchWife said...

WOW! Looks great! Might have the steal this idea!

Chef in Training said...

Love this! it looks so great! I would love it if you would share this and/or any other projects you have been up to at Tuesday Talent Show at Chef In Training! Thanks so much and I hope to see you there!
-Nikki
http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/

Delightful Order said...

This is SO Great!!! I featured this today at my party!

http://delightfulorder.blogspot.com/2011/09/delightfully-inspiring-thursday-party_14.html

Come over and grab a Delightful Order Button for your blog, if you'd like.

DaNita