June Crate DIY :: Tara Anderson

 

 

Hi Crate Paper fans! It's Tara here with a crafty DIY Summer project for you!

This Summer, I enrolled my little 6 year old, Alaina, in an Art Summer Camp and over the past couple of weeks, she's been bringing home all sorts of paintings and drawings that have taken over the front of the refrigerator! So, I thought it was time to think of a new display idea for her art and what could be more cute than a petite art gallery display board? With this easy DIY magnetic board and magent project, Aliana's art work now has a space all it's own!

 

The Essentials: CP Chipboard, CP Buttons, CP Brads, CP Paper Scraps, CP Border Stickers, Baking Sheets (Light Weight), Vintage Tart Tins, Magnets, E6000 Glue, Glue Dots, Foam Pop Dots, Paper Flowers, Command Brand Picture Hanging Strips, Spray Paint

 

Start by spray painting your baking sheets. I used a fast drying gloss paint made especially for metal. Apply two coats of paint and leave the baking sheets in a well ventilated area to dry overnight. 

 

Next, gather the supplies for the magnets. To make each magnet, start by gathering supplies first, and then think in layers: larger pieces of chipboard for the base and then gradually build up the layers. 

Here's a step-by-step of how I put one of these tart-tin magnets together! 

First, Set out all your supplies like I've done above.

 

Place a foam-pop dot to the inside center of the tart-tin and then follow it up with a fabric/paper flower and press it into the foam. 

{Fancy Flowers not required..those often-for-sale ones at JoAnns or elsewhere are great for pulling apart and adding to projects like this}

 

Cut out a piece of glittered tulle and add a glue dot to it's center before pressing it into the flower. 

 

Add a couple of glue dots to a button and place it on top the tulle. 

 

Use a foam-pop dot to the back of a smaller chipboard accent and glue it into the button.

 

Use a pair of pliers to trim the prongs from a chosen fabric brad, then add a glue dot to the back of it and place it on top the chipboard. 

 

Add a small pearl to the top of the brad.

 

On the back of the tart tin, apply a small dab of E6000 Glue and adhere the magnet.

***Note to self. E6000 Glue is amazingly strong and will hold just about anything in place, forever. It's also, unfortunately, very smelly. So, my advice: once you've glued a magnet onto each of your tart tins, move your magnets to a well ventilated area to allow them to "air-out" for a day or two. 

 

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I used some of my paper scraps to create a title area on one of the baking sheets. Arrange your paper strips just so and glue them into position using glue dots. Next, choose a few border stickers and layer them over the papers. 

 

I layered a few chipboard accent stickers and slid a photo frame from the Portrait collection in between them. Don't forget to be creative with your title and to include it inside your frame! 

 

To make these magnet boards hardware free, I used picture hanging strips. The strips are sticky and simply clip into each other like velcro! They make hanging the magnet boards nearly effortless! Just follow the directions as stated on the packaging. In applying the strips, add one to each corner of the baking sheet and position them on the wall to your liking. *Be careful, make sure the baking sheets are level before sticking them to the wall!

 

And now for an upclose and personal look at some of the magnets I created for the boards...

To elaborate on this Art Gallery idea, try adding a few empty gold frames and a vintage tray or two. Your little artist is sure to love their new gallery wall, and you can be proud of your great DIY craftiness! Hope you love this art display idea as much as Alaina and I do! Happy Crafting! ~Tara

Comments

[Gisele]

I ABSOLUTELY LOOOOOOVE THIS!!!!!!

[Amy Baldwin]

This is the cutest idea, and it looks absolutely precious hanging on the wall. Love the pie tins layered with all the yummy paper goods, flowers and brads. TFS, very inspiring!!!

[Pamela Young]

What a cool idea! I love it! :)

[Erica Hettwer]

This is adorable!!!

[Bethany C.]

Super CUTE! Thanks for the inspiration!!

[Sarah Martina]

I can't get enough of this! I love it so much! :) Awesome, Tara! :)

[Cherie]

What a great use of those cups!!!! I love it!

[Scrappin Shonie]

This is such a great idea!

[Regan]

Love this idea!

[Julie Tucker-Wolek]

This is soooooooooooo AWESOME Tara!!! You are AMAZING! :):):):):):):):):):):):):)

[Lisa]

This might just be one of the best things I have ever seen!!

[Traveling Mama]

This is brilliant. Absolutely brilliant!!

[Sylvia/Little Treasures]

Awesome..will be great fun for visiting grandchildren..Fun, Fun, Fun idea

[Larissa Heskett]

WOW Tara!! What a fun project!! THANKS for sharing!! I also LOVED the bright pink color!! Have a FABULOUS DAY!! =)

[Ebony van der Starre]

what an AWESOME idea!!! Love it! You have done anamazing ob!!!

[graceincalifornia]

such a COOL idea :) TFS!

[Layla Solms]

wow!
i want to make a few for home
and some for my classroom!
thanks for sharing :)

[Pamela Haven]

Too Cute.. someone is very creative.. love it

[Lisa]

Love this! Especially because it's pink! All the embellishments are so pretty

[kewtsy - sweet deals on handmade]

Love love love this! Going to make a couple of these for my wall. I've been looking for a bulletin board type of project for my wall but just haven't found the right one. Until THIS! Thank you for posting!