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Persia Lou

Creative. Crafty. Fun.

Like Pinterest, But Real

I’m sometimes a bit slow catching on to the latest and greatest on the internet. I mean. I really don’t understand twitter at all (#I’mlame #whatdoesthisevenmean?).

BUT.
I love Pinterest. It’s like bookmarking except 10,000 times better. If you aren’t on Pinterest yet and want an invite, email me! Apparently I can give those out. So. That’s cool.
#Here’sthepoint: I have this awesome way of keeping track of cool stuff I find online, but I’m not always online. Sometimes I find awesome stuff in magazines, and then I need a real-life Pinterest, ya know? So, basically, I am telling you that I was inspired by a virtual pinboard to make a real-life pinboard. Baudrillard would totally eat this stuff up (#nerdygraduateschoolreference).
So. Recently I was in Ikea [For some unfathomable reason, there is no Ikea in Vegas, which means I have to stock up every time I am someplace that has one (like anywhere else in the civilized world). #tangentialrant]  and I saw the simple, metal, magnetic Spontan boards.
Ikea
I figured I could totally spruce that sucker up. I took a quarter yard of fabric (a long quarter yard is the perfect amount for this) and some matte mod podge and went to town.
Start by painting some mod podge onto the top of the board. Stretch and put the fabric to keep it smooth and bubble-free.

When the top is nice and smooth, wrap the fabric over the sides and stick down with mod podge.

#mintgreennailpolish
Make yourself some nice pretty corners.
Trim off the excess fabric.
#soyoucanseeionlypaintedonefingernail

Then cover the whole thing in one or two coats of mod podge. When she’s all dry, stick her up on your wall, and enjoy!

The magnet canisters were purchased at Ikea as well. They hold rubber bands, paper clips, buttons, and things nicely.

We also bought a three dollar bygel rail and a few hooks to hold up cups and baskets for assorted office/crafty stuff. That metal bin originally came with a flower arrangement.

So there you have it. I like it. It’s easy. It’s colorful. #winwinwin

I’m linking up at What I Whipped Up Wednesday at Sugar and Dots, Whatever Goes Wednesday at Someday Crafts, and Hoo’s Got Talent? at Night Owl Crafting.

July 27, 2011 11:05 pm Alexis Middleton Filed Under: Home Decor

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  1. Natassia says

    July 28, 2011 at 3:20 am

    GENIUS!!!! I wish I had an ikea closer too!!<br />Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />natsknapsack.blogspot.com

  2. Michelle@ourwonderfilledlife.com says

    July 28, 2011 at 3:36 am

    Love it, so pretty and smart!! Love your new blog design too, be-a-utiful!!<br /><br />Michelle<br />ourwonderfilledlife.com

  3. Amy at Ameroonie Designs says

    July 28, 2011 at 5:03 am

    I am laughing so hard at the twitter hashtags #itotallywanttodothisallthetime<br />xoxo,<br />Amy

  4. Amy at Ameroonie Designs says

    July 28, 2011 at 5:04 am

    Plus the magnet board is darling!!

  5. lisa says

    July 28, 2011 at 5:53 am

    Haha! Lex, I just love you and this blog. Makes me laugh, makes me want to make pretty things, and most of all, makes me miss you.

  6. Melissa says

    July 28, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    hi- love your blog- i&#39;m going to cut me one of your gorgeous ruffly (yep that is a technical term!! tee hee) cushion from your tut now!<br /><br />going to have a bit more of a squiz at your past posts with a little glass of wine in hand now…it is early evening and it is school holidays!<br /><br />lovely to have found you…melissa -miss sew &amp; so x

  7. Sarah @ Sarahndipities says

    July 28, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    I don&#39;t get twitter either…#totallydoesn&#39;tmakesensetome. This project is awesome! You rock! And you&#39;re hilarious. In case you forgot.

  8. Flowers to Mumbai says

    July 29, 2011 at 9:41 pm

    Awesome, i am always looking for new ideas for artificial objects. This is beautiful and unique. Thanks for explaining it step by step.

  9. Kristen says

    July 30, 2011 at 10:10 pm

    I LOVE your little desk area. I just spotted that same desk at IKEA the other day and might just have to get it now 🙂

  10. Luxury Villa Rentals in Tuscany says

    August 3, 2011 at 3:02 am

    Simply stunning! I&#39;ve never really tried to make tags before. Yours are absolutely amazing!

  11. Five of US says

    August 5, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    Don&#39;t you just love finding something fun and making it freakin&#39; fantastic?! Well, I love it when you do. {: It looks fab!<br /><br />-(non)Working Girl

  12. maemakes says

    August 20, 2011 at 3:31 am

    I really love your blog (and pins)! When I saw this I had to comment – I recently organized my craft corner with a trip to ikea… Wth the same rail and hanging metal basket as well as the magnetic canisters! They&#39;re great!!

  13. Arik Air flights to Lagos says

    August 23, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    Thanks for sharing your ideas. I&#39;m just glad I was been able to visit your site. Keep it up.

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