Shutter Message Board
November 16, 2009 by Shelley
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! 
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Hi there! Great project, very cute.
Red is a favorite color of mine, and what a great project! It looks so cute!!
I still love this project, and am still looking for some shutters!! So very adorable!!
I love shutter projects. I’ve done many of these, aren’t they handy?
gail
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
Oh my goodness…that is SOOO cute! I want some really bad! Off to the habitat reuse store for me!
I have 2 shutters in my garage from a left over project. Now all I need is the red paint!!!
I am a sucker for shutters…such a cute idea. I will keep my eyes open for these at Goodwill and on Craigslist!
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
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
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
Very nice!
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!
Love your shutters, especially the color and the way you use the clips!
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
Oh I have been wanting to do this project for a while but can’t find any shutters. Yours turned out great.
I just lovvvvvvvvve shutters!!!!
I love this project! Nicely done and so cheery.
Michelle
http://www.TrashToTreasureDecorating.com
Fabulous! I love the red.
Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne
I need to copy this idea!!!
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!
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.
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!