I am SO happy to be done with this project! I purchased these shutters at a salvage/junk store for forty dollars with the idea of making a family message board. I am a huge do-it-yourselfer and really enjoyed transforming these into a family message board.
First up was the fact that I didn't want to look at all the mess and calendar. So when I found these shutters with a two inch inset of wood on the back I knew they would work wonderfully. I was happy because I didn't have to add any wood to the back to raise it off the wall. I had to saw off a side piece from both shutters so when I opened up the doors I wouldn't have two wood strips running down the center.
Once I got the shutters cut and sanded I was ready to paint them. I found it easier to use spray paint because of all the little nooks these suckers have. After the shutters were dry I screwed them into the studs in the wall with the help of my husband (he has height on his side). I covered the cork board with a leftover painters drop cloth because it was clean, long and wide. I screwed the board to the wall and all done.
Now I have a place for all those numbers, odds and ends that was clogging up my counter and fridge ...best part I can close the door and not see the mess!
I got these great knobs at a hobby store at 50% off...I just 50% sales!
