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Metal Memo Boards


2013 Is Off To A Great Start!
The kids are back at school and the list of projects have me all (excited) psyched!!!
Who doesn't love and need Memo Boards?
Metal is one of the biggest things in decorating right now, why not Metal Memo Boards? 
I knew they would be the perfect addition to my new (in progress) home office. Now I can have fun decorating and displaying each week's projects. Who knows it may even change the way I feel about doing housework or not :)


So, I was lucky to find some metal memo boards online cheap and a great size. The first thing I did was cut out brown packing paper to the same size of the boards. It makes it easy to experiment where to put them.


 For a good week the brown paper was taped up just like this. Nothing wrong with hanging the memo boards horizontal. Something was off I knew the memo boards needed some height. Vertical was the way to go to hang the memo boards after all.


I'm pleased I took my time in deciding where they should go. Less holes to fix!


Here I'm looking into the room from the foyer.

Also, if you want to make your own, you could just use a large old picture frame and mount a piece of metal from Home Depot or Lowes in the same place the glass would go. They also sell metal snips to cut it to the correct size. You could paint the metal or seal it with clear coat. Either way those small magnets from the craft store will hold all your important stuff perfectly.


Thanks for stopping by!

XO,
Dee







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26 comments:

  1. DawnJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Dee, what a clever idea and finding them already made was a big help. I love your little space to create. I have a list a mile long of things to do and blog about. I always have the ideas, but not enough time.

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  2. Okio B DesignsJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    How cool! I definitely need these for my home office too!

    Jeanine

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  3. CynthiaJanuary 11, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Dee,

    Very clever idea they look great I love the rack on the back of the door.

    Cynthia

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  4. KristieJanuary 11, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Nice idea! I would have never thought of metal. Your office looks fantastic! :)

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  5. Pellie / PennyJanuary 11, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Your office is shaping up rather nicely and those new memo birds are fantastic.

    Hugs,
    Penny

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  6. Rosemary@villabarnesJanuary 11, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    They make a nice addition to your office. I'm working on a memo board too.

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  7. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapJanuary 11, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    looks great, and I like how it reflects the light at night!

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  8. ℳartina @ Northern NestingJanuary 11, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    Super cute Dee! Have a great weekend!

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  9. Ivy and ElephantsJanuary 11, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Very creative, so easy to change and rearrange as you please. Thanks for sharing this clever idea!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  10. Linda @ Life and LindaJanuary 11, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    So clever Dee. You amaze me with your ideas.

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  11. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Very nice project! Looks great!

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  12. Chatty CroneJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    I think that it looks fantastic. You room is very pretty - nice place to be all day.

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  13. Little Miss MaggieJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    I love metal too right now. It's the latest trend. Your metal memo boards are a great idea.

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  14. DebbiedoosJanuary 12, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    Happy New Year Dee! That is a very clever idea. Love it!

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  15. The Polka Dot ClosetJanuary 12, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    Dee that is such a great idea! I am just starting to think about redoing my craft room and getting a bigger bulletin board...Or should I get metal???

    Carol

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  16. BlissJanuary 12, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    I rarely see anything metal for a good price, but I do have the same iron hooks as on your door, think I picked them up years ago at Kohls.

    Bliss

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  17. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementJanuary 12, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    They look great Dee! I like them vertically too!

    Have a great day.
    Pam

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  18. Barbara @ 21 Rosemary LaneJanuary 12, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    Love this idea Dee...you are so creative. They look perfect in your ofice space! Hope you are enjoying a wonderful weekend! XO Barbara




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  19. RhissannaJanuary 12, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Those are lovely! Smart idea with the paper cut outs before you nail them in place. Your office is going to be so amazing!

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  20. Marina in BlueJanuary 13, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    Hi, you have a very interesting blog, here you are a new follower.

    http://marinainblue.blogspot.com.es/

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  21. KristiJanuary 13, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Looks great Dee! Another project I want to try! :)
    Kristi

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  22. Petie@inspirednesting.comJanuary 13, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    Your boards look great. I just hung similar ones in my daughter's room using the Command (brand) Velcro style hangers to avoid holes. They will hold up to 3-4lbs. Looking forward to seeing more of your office update....working on the same thing :)

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  23. chateau chicJanuary 13, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    Your memo boards look great in your office. I like the idea of taping brown paper to the wall first to see what they would look like. I know I'm going to use that idea so I don't have so many holes to fill.
    Mary Alice

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  24. JP January 13, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    Nice idea...it goes perfectly with your décor! Thanks for following me...I will be keeping in touch, am following, you now , too!

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  25. JaybirdJanuary 14, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Great idea!! They look wonderful in your room!
    FYI...earrings who have lost their mates :^( make wonderful magnet decor! Just nip the back off with heavy wire cutters, and E6000 them to a small round magnet...presto a pretty magnet for your wonderful boards!!
    Blessings,
    J

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    Great idea! These look wonderful in your office. I love the idea of using the metal! I think you are a French Jersey girl!

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Thanks for stopping by! ❤ Dee