Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Fun, Junky Message Board

I love a good message board.  Maybe it is the allure of keeping all important things together, keeping the family organized and all on the same page.  Maybe it is because they are so fun to make, fun to use junk in unexpected ways.  At any rate, I have made another message center :).
message center repurposed junk http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2014/04/fun-junky-message-board.html
After painting a piece of plywood red, teal, navy, green, and turquoise for the backboard, I used a Chinese checkers board as a magnet board--this one is from the 60's.
message center repurposed junk http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2014/04/fun-junky-message-board.html
complete with checker piece magnets.
message center repurposed junk http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2014/04/fun-junky-message-board.html

A receipt "thingy" makes a great place for lists,
message center repurposed junk http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2014/04/fun-junky-message-board.html
and a breadpan holds supplies, letters, etc.
message center repurposed junk http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2014/04/fun-junky-message-board.html
I usually use something unusual for the hooks, but nothing was hitting me today so instead I painted 3 iron hooks.
message center repurposed junk http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2014/04/fun-junky-message-board.html
This message center is for sale and hopefully will keep some family organized or at least put a smile on their faces.
message center repurposed junk http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2014/04/fun-junky-message-board.html

13 comments:

  1. I LOVE this! We had an old tin Chinese checker game at my Grandparents when I was a kid and we spent many hours playing with it. I've got to go find one of these now! Pinning this for Pinspiration!

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  2. I love it Becky! I have a Chinese checkerboard collection!

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  3. I love the receipt thingy. So creative, I never would have thought of that!

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  4. LOVE it Becky!! I think you are the "Queen" of funky message boards...you always come up with such creative combos :)

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  5. Oh my gosh! You have the most creative ideas. This is just awesome, especially the Chinese Checker board with game piece magnets. I love it!

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  6. I love the grocery list do-hicky. Love it!

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  7. What an absolutely lovely mix of junk! :)

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  8. What a great idea and you are right, so much fun!

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  9. I love this piece too! I have a vintage bingo spinner that I might have to re-purpose now. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  10. Cute, fun, functional. What more could someone ask for?

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  11. how did you attach the checker board? I've a collection of them and with out drilling holes I am a loss for hanging them. Love this messge board. That receipt thingy is great. thanks for sharing .

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Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate your kind words!