Art Display

Ok, project time.  I have seen several different versions of this and have always wanted to make it. I have a big blank wall and realized this project would be perfect to fill space, de-clutter my fridge and keep tape off the wall.  Ready? Here it is...

Very inexpensive, and I really, truly love it.  So do Ben and the girls, especially Stella.  

A little how to explanation?

 First Stop: Home Depot. I bought an 8 ft birch strip of wood (3 in wide) for under $5 and had the saw it in half.  Now, I could have saved money, even would have gotten pine, if I had bought the 50 cent scraps.  But (!), they only had 4 in strips and I was feeling particular about the 3 in. 

 Since, I did get a cheaper type of wood,

 I lightly sanded it removing the rough spots around the knots and edges.

 Then I painted it with paint we had on hand.  It was either black, white, or red.  Knowing this would eventually go in a play room when we move, I went bold!

 Once dry, I screwed on the frame hangers.

 Next up for supply list.  I chose regular bulldog clips, but they make different kinds now, extra large, square, colored, etc.

 As you can see, I spray painted mine.  I thought they were a bit too shiny for the bold red.  Then I measured out where I wanted them and Gorilla Glued them on.

 I couldn't help it.  I am very particular about distressing things.  It has to be the right piece and there can not be too much in one room.  I had this sample paint left over from a year ago and it was love at first sight.

Voila!  Now, had I not insisted to myself that the clips needed to be painted, this project would have been under $15!!! Had I found wood scraps I liked, it would have been under $10!!! Now go...go to Home depot and make a mini one or an extra large one for your office, or kitchen. 

 I think if you took the time to layer the wood to make it look like molding, it would be pretty snazzy in an office holding reminders, calendars or photos.  Right?!