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Cool Idea: Shoe Closet Bulletin Board

CasaSugar — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:00:33 -0700

Apartment Therapy Small Cool 2008 contestant Stephanie lined the back of her shoe closet shelves with cork to make use of the space as a bulletin board in her small Chicago apartment. Not only is this an efficient use of her space, but it makes the daily rush to get dressed just a bit more interesting, and can be used as a reminder to get certain activities done that day, like go to the post office, pick up dry cleaning, etc. It also keeps the sort of papers, business cards, and souvenirs that you want to keep, but not necessarily display, private and out of your guests' eyes. Otherwise, a bulletin board in the kitchen or at your desk might look cluttered, or reveal unpaid bills, etc. that you don't quite want to share with the world. Are there any nooks in your home where you can recreate this idea?
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DIY: Embroidery Hoop Corkboard

CasaSugar — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:00:28 -0700

I recently fell head over heels for this hoop.dee.do bulletin board ($22), sending it to the top of my wish list. What a perfect way to add style and function to your home office!? So, when I came across a DIY on how to make them on my own, my excitement skyrocketed. I do love to support all the lovely hand-making Etsy studios, but sometimes it's nice to just have a project for myself. Luckily, this one doesn't seem too intimidating, time-consuming, or expensive. I'm thinking of making several hoops in varying sizes and patterns to cover the wall above my desk.

Supplies:

1 wooden embroidery hoop
Cork board (an old board, or cork board squares)
Pencil
Drywall saw or sharp craft knife
Upholstery-weight fabric
Picture-hanging tooth w/nails
Hammer
Staple gun
Glue gun w/glue sticks

To learn the steps, read more.

Here's how, from Sweet Jessie:

Lay your embroidery hoop on top of your cork board.
Trace the the hoop onto the board in pencil.
Using the drywall saw or knife, cut the cork board to the shape of your hoop.
Lay your fabric on top of the cork circle, and wedge it into the interior hoop.
Set the exterior hoop on top of that, and tighten it.
Staple the fabric, securing it to the back of the cork board.
Using the glue gun, fill in any crevices in between the fabric and the loop.
Hammer the picture-hanging tooth to the back of the loop's wood blocks.
Hang!

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Link Time!

CasaSugar — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:00:08 -0700

Add some papercut art to your home. - Shelterrific
Find out what those webs are on your fruit trees. - Fresh Dirt
Make a framed bulletin board. - Craft
Check out faves from the Renegade Craft Fair. - Dwell
Learn about local currency systems for your hood. - Homegrown Evolution
Trend watch: gray walls. - ShelterPop

Casa Capsule: The Week That Was

CasaSugar — Sat, 17 May 2008 10:25:51 -0700

I spied Abigail Edwards' stylish eye.
I showed you how to rewire an overhead fixture.
I want to know how you'd furnish a bachelorette beach house.
Ever wish for a home on the tracks?
Need favors for a bridal shower?
This shoe closet bulletin board is a cool idea.
Check out this DIY artist loft.
Who wants to buy this tufted velvet bed?

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Link Time!

CasaSugar — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:00:38 -0700

AT:NY spotted a marbelous table.
AT:SF caught my attention with some wall-mounted flowerpot holders.
And . . . Bloesem spots some branch holders in Milano.
Decor8 turns me on to hoop.de.doo, the embroidery-hoop bulletin board.
Desire to Inspire has a sneak peek of House Beautiful that's hot off the press.
PoppyTalk talks about collecting.
Simply Stated teaches us how to organize our address books.
Shop Friends accessorizes with Ankasa.

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