knock off decor, copycat decor
The little memo board above the desk of Gina from The Cannary Family was overflowing with pictures and other mementoes. Fortunately, Gina had a large bulletin board in her garage that was practically begging for a makeover. Gina gave it the Ballard treatment with burlap and upholstery tacks but then also added a French memo board twist by creating a design with ribbon. Gina’s new board doesn’t skimp on style or space!
Morena of Morena’s Corner and contributor at Crafts Unleashed was looking for an attractive way to create a real pin board in her craft room. Pottery Barn had a beautiful chalkboard that she liked, so Morena borrowed the design as inspiration for her bulletin board. I love the window frame look and how each section could be designated to a specific purpose or member of the family for further organization.
Not only are message boards useful for holding notes and to-do lists, but they can also display decorative items like photos or vintage postcards. Amanda from Every Creative Endeavor created her own stylish burlap message board with nailhead trim detail by wrapping burlap around a piece of scrap wood and corkboard. I love this classier [...Read More]
Shirley from These Moments of Mine loved the look of a Ballard burlap magnetic board but not the price. (We can all identify with that!) In addition to saving sixty bucks plus shipping, Shirley was able to modify the design to meet her own tastes. She opted to use corkboard instead of making it magnetic [...Read More]
