Do you have a nasty old pair of these hanging around? Well I didn’t. So I went on a hunt. I found them at a second chance building supply store. You can usually find them on craigslist too. I spent $10 for a pair.
Sand, paint, and hang upside down to create an adorable message board. Perfect for all of those wedding invitations, graduation announcements, etc. This time of year it is a perfect Christmas Card display!
The shutters hold papers fairly well on their own. But if you’d like to spice things up….grab a few paper holder clips {is that what they are called}? Mod Podge scrapbook paper or fabric to them and you’ve got some adorable clips to compliment your message board. {These clips could be a cute teacher gift too?}
Thanks to Amber at UnnecessaryNecessities for inspiring me on this project. {Isn’t that the cutest name for a project blog? Unnecessary Necessities?! Makes me smile! :)}
Mod Podge Amy says
Hi there! Great project, very cute. 😀
Lisa B. says
Red is a favorite color of mine, and what a great project! It looks so cute!!
Danielle says
I still love this project, and am still looking for some shutters!! So very adorable!!
gail says
I love shutter projects. I’ve done many of these, aren’t they handy?
gail
Funky Junk Interiors says
LOVE the red shutters! Just love the detail and texture they have. And you’ve created a very functional use to boot! Wish I could find some in my area. I’ll never give up!
Donna
Candice says
Oh my goodness…that is SOOO cute! I want some really bad! Off to the habitat reuse store for me!
Sam says
I have 2 shutters in my garage from a left over project. Now all I need is the red paint!!! 🙂
Kristin says
I am a sucker for shutters…such a cute idea. I will keep my eyes open for these at Goodwill and on Craigslist!
Kristin says
What a great looking memo board! I love binder clips – I have them attached to nearly everything, I swear. I’ve got a few bifold doors with the slats (here in Jacksonville, FL) if anyone wants to take them off my hands! or maybe I should list them on Craigs List. If I do this project, I certainly wouldn’t need all of the bifold doors that I have.
Excellent idea!
Kristin – The Goat
Jane says
I love the color you chose for the shutters. Like you mentioned, this would be a great piece for Christmas cards and photos. I’ve got a pair of shutters I found at the thrift store…I’ve just been too lazy to paint 🙂
Jane
PlantSomeRoots @ Lakewood says
I am not a red type of gal, but…I love the look of red on your shutters. They just pop, good job! Thanks for sharing!
Living it up at Lakewood,
Cindy
Linda @ Craftaholics Anonymous says
Very nice!
Audra says
Love this idea. Been on the look out for some shutters, now I know what I can do with them! Thank you for inspiring me!
patti says
Love your shutters, especially the color and the way you use the clips!
leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville says
GREAT idea! I have some of these on my wall, but hjave never thought of putting cards into them! Great deals! Thanks for linking up this week to Thrifty Thursday! Have a wonderful, blessed Thanksgiving. Thanks for being a Bloggeritaville friend!!!I am thankful for you!
Hugs!
Leigh
Tales from Bloggeritaville
http://www.lbratina.blogspot.com
Ally's Corner says
Oh I have been wanting to do this project for a while but can’t find any shutters. Yours turned out great.
Jennifer Allwood says
I just lovvvvvvvvve shutters!!!!
Michelle Rayburn says
I love this project! Nicely done and so cheery.
Michelle
http://www.TrashToTreasureDecorating.com
Tricia Anne says
Fabulous! I love the red.
Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne
Stephanie says
I need to copy this idea!!!
Harmony says
What a cute idea. Will you make me some for Xmas? Love your site! Have you seen mine? Your cute little ones are all over the kids gallery!
Nicole says
I LOVE this idea but for the life of me I have not been able to find shutters ANYWHERE that are not $40 or more. Any ideas of where I could look because I really want to make these. I’ve tried craigslist and ebay and all the wood and shutter stores in the Valley.
Shelley says
In the treasure Valley? The Second Chance Building Materials Center downtown Boise on Grove street always has a good stock! {you might want to call first,…but I’d bet they have them}. That is where I got mine. Here is the address: 1423 W Grove St Boise, ID 83702. Telephone #(208) 331-2707. Hope that helps! Let me know! 🙂
Kathryn says
I love, love, love these!!! That makes me want to go hunting for some- which would absolutely THRILL (NOT!!) my husband, but I love the idea of reusing something, and it’s totally functional. In fact, you put the FUN in “FUN”ctional!! 🙂
.-= Kathryn´s last blog ..Making more card kits – this time for the Women’s Retreat =-.
Joanne says
I can’t believe this was there all the time but it took someone like you to show me how to use my old shutters. Thanks, this is an excellent idea!!!!
Lois says
Ok, so I know this comment is a little late, but I just found this post and I love this idea so much!! I even linked it to my little craft blog. Thanks!!
.-= Lois´s last blog ..Upcycled Cake Platter =-.
D'Gee says
Love, love, LOVE this! I’ve had a pair of shudders mocking me for some time. I could not come up with something I’d actually use. My husband has been nagging me to get rid of them but I’ve held my ground. Yay me! Now I can’t wait to get on this project! Thanks!
Stacey says
I love the color you used! Makes them pop! I hope this is ok, please let me know if it’s not, but I just included your post on a shutter inspiration post on my blog. You can find it here…
http://sweetdaisydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/11/shutter-envy.html
Thank you for the inspiration!!!
Shelley says
Of course!! I’m so glad you love it! 🙂 thanks for linking back.
Taylor says
Super late, but I obviously just discovered this website! And the best part it’s not blocked at work like most of the blogs I try to get on – because yes, I do all my crafting at my office desk!
I decided to do this, mainly because I hate having things on our fridge! It gets sooo cluttered so fast! But we didn’t have the wall space to do it in the kitchen anywhere because of the way we’re set up. SO I had the hubby replace the pantry door with swinging shutter doors, installed upside down! LOVE IT!