DIY Memo Inspiration Board From a "Throw Away" Cosmetic Display
2.5 Hours
Medium
I am a huge fan of re-purposing items to give them new use and a new look. Improvising is a huge element in the equation.
For this DIY Project, I stumbled upon this makeup display that was being tossed from the company MAC Cosmetics. I immediately knew this item had potential when it was given to me.
But what would I do with it?
I know I wanted to incorporate it into my bedroom makeover in some way, but how where to start?
I took about a week to brainstorming, surfing pinterest, and dreaming up some amazing ideas to do with this piece.
Then I had that AH HAH moment! I knew that I wanted something in my bedroom to post, hang photos, and write positive affirmations on to help me get through my day to day routines.
A memo inspiration board seemed like a logical choice.
I knew the over all shape that I wanted...but it would require deconstructing this display to hopefully figure out how to re-invent it.
This makeover cost me absolutely nothing because I had all my supplies in stock in my amazing office/workspace.
For this DIY Project, I stumbled upon this makeup display that was being tossed from the company MAC Cosmetics. I immediately knew this item had potential when it was given to me.
But what would I do with it?
I know I wanted to incorporate it into my bedroom makeover in some way, but how where to start?
I took about a week to brainstorming, surfing pinterest, and dreaming up some amazing ideas to do with this piece.
Then I had that AH HAH moment! I knew that I wanted something in my bedroom to post, hang photos, and write positive affirmations on to help me get through my day to day routines.
A memo inspiration board seemed like a logical choice.
I knew the over all shape that I wanted...but it would require deconstructing this display to hopefully figure out how to re-invent it.
This makeover cost me absolutely nothing because I had all my supplies in stock in my amazing office/workspace.
Supplies that I used to accomplish this makeover. (Links are included in case you do not have the some of the supplies I used.)
When the display was completely taken apart to the degree that I wanted, the reconstruction began. I used my hot glue gun to re-attach the beads to the circumference of the oval shape.
I decided I wanted to dress this piece up a little.
I pulled out my pretty satin black ribbon and attached to the back the oval foam core shape with tacky glue and staples. I made sure to pull the ribbon as tight as I could so that the board secures images or notes that I want attach to it.
I glued the foam core board to the display and put weight on it while it dried. I made sure to give it about a couple hours to completely dry.
Once dry, I used a hammer, nail, and some butyl tape to hang and secure my fancy new memo board to the wall in my bedroom! I love how it came out and the creativity it took to get there.
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I love seeing Trash to Treasures transitions. And that display would take nearly forever to deconstruct. And I wouldn’t have thought you had enough beads to go around the oval! But you pulled some unusual materials together for a lovely and useful product—a memo board! Very good job. ☺️
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