How to Make a Chicken Wire Inspiration Board
I removed the cardboard backing and the needlepoint.
I painted the ivory canvas part of the frame with the Beauti-tone Moulin Rouge pink latex paint that I’ve used on other projects in my craft room. This was very easy to do with a 1/2″ flat artist brush.
After that dried, I taped over the pink area and took it outside to the garage to spray paint it with Krylon Dual black. Once I had the large outside portion of the frame painted, I taped over the pink area again to expose the small inside frame and I spray painted that black as well.
Here’s the frame all painted.
I bought a 25′ x 2′ roll of 1″ hexagonal chicken wire for just under $10. at the Home Building Centre. I rolled out the chicken wire and cut a piece the size that I needed with wire cutters. You may want to wear gloves when working with the chicken wire. I didn’t, but it would make it easier on your fingers.
I attached that piece of chicken wire to the back of the frame with my staple gun, pulling tight and first stapling in the centre of all 4 sides. Then I made my way around the frame, alternating sides as I pulled and stapled. When it was all stapled, I took a pair of pliers and tucked any sharp and sticking out ends of chicken wire under.
Then I added a piece of thrifted fabric that I had in my stash using the same method with my staple gun as the chicken wire.
And here’s my finished chicken wire inspiration board hanging in my craft room.
I just love the fabric. I found it at a thrift store months ago. It cost me $2 for 44″ x 3 yards and I only used 3′ of it. What a great deal! I’m not sure what kind of fabric it is, but it’s very thick and sturdy. Just great for a project like this. For me this fabric is almost inspirational enough, but I do plan to use this board. I’ll show you how when I post my final craft room reveal.
It’s so easy to turn an ordinary frame into something that’s useful and pretty at the same time. Anyone can do this!! Just use a fabric you love, find a cheap thrifted frame and go for it. That’s it!!
This piece satisfies both sides of my brain. It’s a practical piece of art that I didn’t have to be an artist to create. And that so works for me!
Love love love this. So adorable.
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Thank you so much BJ! I appreciate you stopping by for a visit.
Tuula, i pick up frames cheaply too. I haven't done a chicken wire organization board though. The bright pink and black are really great together.
Thanks so much Carlene! I'm a girl who loves pink and chicken wire… so putting the two together for me was a natural. I really appreciate you stopping by!.
What an incredible transformation. So much better after. Great job!
Thanks Amy! I'm one step closer to getting my craft room finished. Thanks so much for stopping by!
this is adorable, it would be perfect as a pin board for a kitchen or somethign!
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Thanks so much Amy! I appreciate you stopping by for a visit.
Wow–this looks spectacular. I have never thought of putting fabric of something behind the chicken wire, I have only seen it left on it's own—I think this is brilliant. You got such a smokin' deal on fabric too. Fabric here (Canada) is sooo expensive, whenever we are south of the border I'm hoarding up on stuff—I think the border guards always think I'm nuts when I submit my receipts and it's all fabric! ha!
Anyway—such a nice job—and SUCH a nice blog! 🙂
Thanks so much Cheyenne! I'm in Canada too (Ontario), but I buy most of my fabric at thrift stores. I buy what I like when I see it, whether or not I have a project for it at the time. I have quite the stash. lol. Thanks so much for your kind words. I appreciate you stopping by!
The cream, the pink, the green and the black are very creative. I am thinking that your final reveal will be a very inspirational room. You are miles ahead of me. I just finished one room today with the craft room yet to go.
Hey Donna! Thanks so much! I'm getting there, little by little. Can't wait to show the final reveal. Thanks for stopping by!
Awesome idea!!
Diana
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Thank you so much Diana! I appreciate your popping in for a visit!
Looks great! Love that black and pink combo! I would love if you stopped by my party happening now to link it up!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Thanks so much Stacey! I'm a girl who loves pink. Thanks so much for the invite. I'll definitely pop over to check it out!
Hi Tuula
Great minds think alike! I recently created and posted a chicken wire and burlap frame re-do. I like how you transformed yours. Pretty pink and black combo. I'm visiting from From My Porch To Yours link party. Please come over and take a peek at my version of the chicken wire frame!
Doreen
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Thanks Doreen! There's something about chicken wire. I just love working with it. I appreciate you popping in and following. It's so great to have you along. I'll definitely pop over to check out your frame.
What a fantastic idea… it looks great! I'm inspired to give something similar a go sometime soon 🙂
I'm a new follower from Thursday Obsessions. I hope you can pop by my blog sometime and follow if you like it 🙂
Thanks so much Shona! I really appreciate you stopping by and following. I'm on my way to check out your blog.
Great tutorial. Thanx for sharing t THT.http://www.frommyfrontporchtoyours.com/2012/10/treasure-hunt-thursday-80-highlights.html
Thanks so much Pamela! Love the party!
Love how this turned out! And I agree – that fabric is fabulous! Thanks for linking up to the Keep Calm and Link Up! Hope to see you back next week!
Thanks very much Jill! It's always fun to join the party.
Love it! You had me at chicken wire! 🙂
Thanks so much Kathie! There's just something about chicken wire. Thanks for popping by.
I love this! We raise chickens and always have pieces of spare chicken wire lying around. I would love for you to come share at my Farm Girl Blog Fest: http://fresh-eggs-daily.blogspot.com/2012/11/farm-girl-blog-fest-7.html
Lisa
Fresh Eggs Daily
Thanks Lisa! A project like this would be perfect for chicken wire remnants. I'll be sure to stop by and check our your blog fest. Thanks so much for the invite.
I love this! What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Have a great day!
Rebecca
Thanks so much Rebacca! I appreciate you stopping by!
Very cute and I love the fabric!
Thanks Sharon! It's a pleasure to link up to your party each week. It's so much fun!
Really cute!
Thanks for linking up this week – hope to see you again this week!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Thanks Stacey! It's always fun to join the party!
This room is going to be amazing when it's done!! Every little touch is fabulous!!
Thanks for linking up at Think Tank Thursday!
This week's party is up and running. Would love for you to share your latest creations if you haven't already!!
http://www.saving4six.com/2012/11/welcome-to-think-tank-thursday-4.html
Thanks so much Carrie! I hope to be showing the entrie reveal in a few weeks. Thanks for hosting such a great party! I just linked up.
You are my hero and my queen of inspiration!