This canvas memory board took me just minutes to whip up and it’s such a pretty way to display photos, cards and all those little things you just don’t want cluttering up your fridge.
Hello friends!
Welcome to another #MonthlyDIYChallenge! Y’all know how much fun I have teaming up with my talented bloggy friends the first Wednesday of each month to see the different ideas we can come up with from the very same starting point!
A simple, blank canvas is so easy to find, so this month we couldn’t resist sharing all sorts of ideas to help inspire you the next time you walk by one in a shop.
I cannot wait to see what my bloggy friends have come up with, but first, let’s chat about my own…
Vintage Lace Canvas Memory Board
The thing is, with six zillion other projects on the go at the moment (ahem, this hallway makeover has totally taken over our lives), I didn’t have a ton of time to create something too elaborate here. Thankfully, this quick and easy project turned out even better than I’d imagined!
So, let me just tell you how simple this was to make…
I started of course, with my blank canvas. I knew I didn’t want to leave the canvas white, and I actually debated covering it with fabric, but in the interest of keeping things as quick and easy as possible, in the end, I opted to simply cover it with two coats of chalk paint (find similar here), using a disposable foam brush. Doesn’t get much easier than that!
Then it was just a matter of attaching a few stings of twine, linen ribbon and crochet lace haphazardly across the canvas, with a staple in the back on each end (using my trusty staple gun of course).
Finally, I used a few of these super cute mini-clothespins to hang some special photos and notes.
And that’s it my friends! A lovely little memo board to fill up with all sorts of treasures! Let me tell you, my overflowing fridge door is thanking me (seriously, how many heart crafts can one little boy make? Just kidding! I treasure each and everyone of them, I swear!).
This really was one of those projects that turns out even better than you’d imagined…
And now my friends, I’m sure you’re just as excited to see what everyone else came up with too…
Wishing you SUCH a lovely day!
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Rachel (Lines Across) says
This is such a cute project! I love how it turned out. And the white lace looks so pretty against the gray canvas!
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Rachel! I’m definitely putting this pretty memo board to work!
Kristin @ Postbox Designs says
What lovely ideas! The only thing more fun than design is seeing all these great bloggers coming together and doing it at the same time! I’ll be on the look-out for next month too, how fun!
Kristi says
Awwww, well thank you Kristin! I’m so happy you loved it!!!
Erica @ Dwell Beautiful says
I just love it when things are both beautiful and functional! That color is perfect and goes so nicely with the lace and string and it looks perfect leaning on the desk! What a great way to keep memos and photos handy 🙂
Kristi says
Thank you SO, SO much Erica! You always say the sweetest things my friend! It’s been a great way to clip up any little work reminders/ momentos right where I need them! Thanks again!
Nicole B. says
This is such a beautiful memo board!!! And sounds like it was pretty simple to make too! Easy anddd pretty?! The perfect project!!! 🙂
Kristi says
Awwww, thanks Nicole! Definitely can’t go wrong with something so easy and pretty to make! 😉
Roxanne says
Kristi, this is so very pretty! Pinning!
Kristi says
Thank you SO, SO much Roxanne!
Jenna @ A Savory Feast says
I want to make one for my office! This is so cute and easy to do.
Kristi says
Awwww, well thank you Jenna! I’ve definitely put it to work in mine 😉
Bre says
So simple and pretty, Kristi!
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Bre!!!
Allison says
Beautiful. I love the grey combined with the lace. Also, the items you’ve chosen to display on it all blend so prettily.
Kristi says
Well thank you Allison! I’m so happy you love it as much as I do!
Amy | Canary Street Crafts says
This is so pretty, Kristi! I wouldn’t have thought to use a canvas this way but I really love it!
Kristi says
Well thanks Amy! I’ve been wanting a pretty memo board for a while and I’m so happy I found a way to make myself one!
ashley@biggerthanthethreeofus says
adorable!
Kristi says
Thank you!!!
Jen @ Fresh Crush says
Love the idea of using lace with this project. So pretty.
Kristi says
Awwwww, thanks Jen!!!
Lydia RItchie says
Gorgeous as always Kristi!
Thanks for linking up to Turn It Up Tuesday
Lydia xx (March’s Guest Host)
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Lydia!
Julie says
Simple. pretty. useful. You can’t for better than that with a project, lovely.
Kristi says
Awwwww, well thank you Julie! I love how it turned out and it’s been getting a ton of use in my office.
Cat @ Pocketful of Posies says
What a cute idea Kristi! I love the lace details too! Thank you for sharing at Dream. Create. Inspire. Link! Pinning!
Kristi says
Awwww, well thank you Cat!
Tammy Mitchell says
Love the gorgeous simplicity of this board Kristi! Thank you so much for linking up to the Pretty Project Party! Have a wonderful day!
Tammy Mitchell
Pink Peppermint Design
Kristi says
Thank you so much Tammy!
Maria @ Pastels & Macarons says
Hey Lovely, Love this project so much. But you know I love all of your gorgeous projects 😉 Thanks you for sharing at The Creative Corner Link Up! I’m featuring you tonight, Sunday 6pm PST! Can’t wait to see what you link up this week. xx
Kristi says
Thank you sweet friend!
Megan @ C'mon Get Crafty says
What a fun challenge, and an really cool project! Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday!
Kristi says
Thanks so much Megan!!!