Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Look at me


I've always been a keeper of small pieces of paper, generally in my handbag, journal, beside my bed, on the kitchen window sill, basically everywhere. I can usually find what I need, but since Ella started school it's gotten out of hand. There are so many notices for everything, and many you need to hang on to. I'm a big calendar user, but things like lunch order menus and class contact lists just don't fit.


This has been on my to do list for a while but I finally finished it last week. 6 cork tiles stuck onto a piece of plywood with contact adhesive, then covered with fabric onto which I'd sewn three pockets along the bottom, stapled, cord attached with buttons at the front and hung. Now everything can have a home.

I wanted to make some self covered button tacks - you can buy the backs on etsy, but they're quite expensive (anyone know a local supplier?). For now I'm using generic plastic tacks, but they're not very pretty and also they're a bit long so don't go completely into the cork.


I made a board for Ella a few years ago now, although hers is quite different. I got a lot of pleasure making this, I think it's really effective. I made a few as gifts for friends, a J, an M and a T. It takes a while to get the letter stencil just right, and cutting with jigsaw takes a bit of practice, but it's actually quite simple, and the kids love having their initial writ large!

9 comments:

c.raf.t said...

Ooh! I love it! I'm a "paper keeper" too!
Although I'm still at the point where they are all piled up in every small space I can find in my home...

Anonymous said...

I used normal thumb tacks as well but small self cover buttons. I removed the attachment thingy and then glued to the thumb tack and wa la a beautiful thumb tack...

ifonlyihadchococlate

two little buttons said...

i love your board, something similar has been on my to do list for ever and i never get round to it, you have inspired me to get on with it. i love the letter e as well. great idea

PlumStitches said...

it looks great- so orderly!

Angie said...

The board looks great, and it appeals to my constant craving for more organisation!

Jasmine said...

I'll be using that as inspiration Victoria as I seem to be a serious hoarder of random bits of paper and clutter. In serious de-clutter mode at the mo' so that was a really well timed post.
Thanks! x

Tamara said...

Clever girl. I have piles of paper everywhere too!

Love it!

Christelle said...

Should do the same for my home!

Kellie H said...

I rather like that! I don't think that is enough for all my *stuff*. No, really I need something in my kitchen area for all such stuff and that is very stylish & seems easy to make. I love the pockets!

...cannot wait to see the photo of your sweet girls hand in hand =)