Good morning! Are you getting tired of windows? memo centers? I hope not. I have a lot of windows in storage. This idea is not my own, nor is it anything new. I’m just going to show you my take on making a window memo board.
I have had this window for a long, long time! It was missing several panes.
The panes that were in tact were painted blue.
I used the panes to make a pattern for 2 pieces of lauan plywood. I painted one with chalk board paint, the other with magnetic paint.
I used a spare piece of ceiling tile to make pieces for 2 of the panes.
Dry fitting them to make sure they fit.
I spray painted the window with the same paint I used for my kids chalk board table.
After I had spray painted it and tested all the pieces, I decided it needed a little sumpin sumpin.
I added some scrap crown molding to trim it out.
After I spray painted the trim. The white pieces in the middle are the original panes of glass. I scraped off the blue paint, and spray painted one side (the back) with white paint.
It can be hung with the trim at the top.
It can also be set on a counter or table.
Top left, magnetic board. Both middle sections dry erase. Bottom right chalk board. Two pieces covered in fabric memo boards.
Glass with white spray paint on the back, makes for a perfect surface to write on.
Which way do you like better? Trim at the top? or Trim at the bottom?
gail
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Pam Z
FANTASTIC!!!! I found your site from HomeTalk and have been pokin' thru it for an hour now! LOL...I love chalkboard paint, I DO have some but have NOT used any yet!! We live in a small house, big garage [hubbies' stuff is PACKED in the garage] so I have to wait til summer to do any painting stuff!! This is awesome!! I have a few windows that I wanted to do this to, but wanted to leave one of them with the chippy paint on it. Should I use a clear coat spray to keep it looking 'shabby' ? Thanks for the advice and thanks for a great blog!!!!....Pam
Marla Hinds
Wow! What an adorable art piece this is. =) But the bonus is it’s very functional. You can write or stick a post on it to communicate with others. You can use it in your home to leave messages to your family members, or at the office to communicate with your colleagues.
Iheartnaptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes
Just letting you know I'll be featuring this!! Great job, I LOVE it!
Chocolate Sundaes
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michelle@somedaycrafts
Oh what a great idea!! It turned out so awesome!!! Love it!! Thanks so much for linking up!!
Dawn
DOH, I would have never thought of the white board/glass part. How smart are you. Good use of the ceiling tiles. It is too cute, love the turquoise/black & white combo, very striking. I like the molding at both the top and the bottom looks-wise, but think I would definitely hang it on the wall, it would get a lot more use that way. What a great idea - I'm so stealing it 😉
Sarah
amazing!! I have an old window I want to try this with. great job!!
Pam
Wonderful either way, top or bottom. A brilliant new take on a window!!!
The Polka Dot Closet
Love it, I am not sick of windows yet....Carry on!
Found Around
Gail, I like the trim on the bottom. Now if you can just help me with my wardrobe delima that some visiting dogs left me with. I'll post about it soon. Susan
Casual (dash) Cottage
oh wow! I love it.
I was reading along there thinking why did she paint the glass white?
well, duh!
a white board...
such a great idea. I've seen the corkboard/ceiling tile and the chalkboard paint, but not the white window glass...
Way to go Gail!
rene@bargainhoot
So cute!!! I love your idea!! I've been thinking about doing a photo center with mine but maybe I'll change it up a bit...
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Peggy
Ok Gail, I have some questions for you...
1. What brand of magnetic paint do you use? Does it have good holding power?
2. What do you recommend for the "cork" board if a person doesn't have access to free ceiling tiles? Do you think a double thickness of cardboard (i.e. moving boxes, appliance boxes, etc) would work?
We are need of at least 2 possible 3 memo boards right now so... Also I promised the boys I would ones for their rooms (SOON!) so I really need to get cracking! For our eldest I am seriously thinking of affixing contact paper to his bi-fold closet doors and then spray painting them w/ chalkboard paint. This way the reminders can be written LARGE so he won't ever "miss" anything again.. (ha ha!!)
Thanks and keep up the good work!!
Melanie Beth
i really love this idea! i think it looks much better with the molding at the top, but seems more functional at the bottom.
Proper Prim
Gail can I have just a little bit of your energy.
This is awesome... love your combination of squares... I like the shelf on the top the best but it looks great on the bottom also. Can't wait to see what you are up to next.
Have a great wkend.
Hugs, Deb
Suzanne
I think I like the trim at the bottom, just so there's a place to put the chalk. Lovely!
Candace@craftysisters-nc
Looks great! It'a amazing what adding a little crown can do for an old window. Looks good both ways, up or down. Good job!
Caitlin
OH.MY.GOSH. I AM LOVING THIS!!! I need it for my house! And since when did they start making magnetic paint?? Oh man I need to get some of that! Where did you find it?
Katie
Super cute!!
Debilou~Mississippi Mama
Hi, Gail,, I love the way you did this window,, I actually like it better with the trim at the bottom. Have a great day.
Allison
Great idea - I've never seen this done before! I have an old window sitting in my garage right now so it looks like another project has been added to my list! Thanks for sharing!
mksuffolk
I love what you did, it look great. I do have a question about your magnetic paint. what kind did you use? I have wanted to try it but the product i found did not get good reviews and was expensive.
Coleen's Corner
Another beauty! Wow, that looks so nice, I love the three different areas - so clever! I like the trim on top.
Granny J
That is really cute. I can't decide which way I like it better. I wonder if Grampy would miss the window from his shed? I don't have any old ones to use. 😉
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
so great! i have a paneless window on hand and this would be perfect! i am going to try it out. i have no idea when that might actually happen, but when it does i will send a pic to you! 😉 thanks for the inspiration!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
so great! i have a paneless window on hand and this would be perfect! i am going to try it out. i have no idea when that might actually happen, but when it does i will send a pic to you! 😉 thanks for the inspiration!
Rose
Thanks for posting about the giveaway! That gives you 5 more entries too!
Rose
Rose
Oh gosh, I can't choose! Love it both ways! I so am going to copy this look, just be warned. I've done the window chalkboards but they are so plain jane compared to this lovely!
Rose
MrsJoseph
This is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for being so inspiring!
Tonia w/ Chic Modern Vintage
I never in a million years would have thought to make a memo board from an old window
Diann @ the Thrifty Groove
I really like the way this came out! I like the trim on the top but, it seems to function better on the bottom for chalk