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Now that I’m working full time and crafting at night and on the weekends I really need to be on top of my game. There’s no time to slack off because I’m uninspired. I wanted to make a small inspiration board that would take up too much space. I found the perfect solution with this piece of wood. I can hang it anywhere, even on the edge of shelf. 
Here’s where this all started. I bought these old spools of knit and crochet cotton at the thrift store. I thought I could use the string on tags and what not. 
The peach and coral string caught my eye because I thought it would make a pretty ombre pattern if I used it to wrap something. The wrapping actually didn’t take that long. I cut workable lengths of string and wrapped so I could move faster than if I wrapped from the original spool A dab of glue on the back of the wood kept the ends in place. 
The colors turned out even prettier than I had hoped. 
Once I was done wrapping I decided to use paperclips on my board. The silver paper clips didn’t go with the peach tones so I colored the clips with different shades of gold Sharpie. 
I used photos of some of my past projects, some craft supplies I want to use soon, like those yummy pieces of ribbon and inspirational messages. 
I love the gold glitter monogram. It makes me feel special!
What keeps you inspired?
Thank you so much for stopping by.
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I really like this idea, just one question. How did you attach the paperclips?
ReplyDeleteHi Marilee, I used permanent glue on the back side of the wrapped holder. I measured out where I wanted the paper clips to go and glued them down. E6000 is a good permanent glue but there are lots of options.
Deletehow did you attach the paper clips?
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy, see my response above. Thanks for visiting. :)
DeleteI love this, Absolutely adorable and really space efficient.
ReplyDeleteThis is so stunning! I love that you made it pretty AND functional. Please come share at our link party going on now. http://www.delineateyourdwelling.com/2014/07/link-it-or-lump-it-party-number-48-and.html
ReplyDeleteI love how the variegated crochet cotton came out, even nicer than if you had crocheted with it!
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for unique Inspiration Boards online for weeks, while I collect ideas for my own project. Today I wasn't looking, but stumbled across yours anyway. Isn't it funny when that happens?? I love the compact design, and how the peachy coral verigation manages to be sweet and kitschy all at once! As I collect ideas and then finally create my own Mood Board, I want to post images that inspire me on my blog. Mind if I feature yours (linking back to your original post of course!)?
ReplyDeleteHi Victorian, Yes that would be fine as long as it's one image with a link back to my post. Thanks!
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