Crafty Creations- Metal Challenge

Well it is time for Crafty Creations Challenge again this week. The lovely Ali has set the challenge this week as METAL- Use it on a layout, card or Crafting Project. So I made a Message Board below. I took pictures through out so you can see how i did it.

I started with an old cork board that my MIL was getting rid of and some left over coil steel from when we remodeled out house. I cut it to just over 1/4 larger than the opening so I could pop it under the frame.

For the top that didn't get covered I used so CTMH paper and covered it. Then tacked ribbion around the edge to hide any imperfections.

Then I treaded some Buttons and glue dotted them to the top of the push pins. To give it a more finished look.

Lastly I made some little holders for appt cards, business cards, and some covered pushpins and magnets too.
The finished board matches my Americana Decor in my Kitchen/ Dinning Area. It really was so simple to make and didn't take that much overall time. Granted it took me all day to complete, I only worked on it a total of 25 minutes. I hope you can join us at Crafty Creations this week. You will have to check out the adorable earings up for grabs this week from our sponsor!