I totally took advantage of the vast amount of school supplies available now for this little project.
I had wanted to tidy up our refrigerator. I love having photos, artwork, etc. on the fridge, but it was looking kind of messy.
So I bought some wooden rules and a roll of adhesive magnet strip. I already had the clothespins, paint, glue gun, and the other little things (paint brush, etc.) needed to make this.
I took apart the clothespins and painted them. Once they dried, I put them back together.
Then I stuck on the magnet strips. Mine had an adhesive back to them, but one kept falling off so I had to hot glue that one on. Then lastly, I hot glued on the clothespins making sure to spread them out evenly.
Now my photos are organized.
And so is my daughter’s artwork (which we change out a lot).
I had to share one of my favorites. This is “Eva” from Wall-e. Doesn’t she do a good job? She draws the little floaty arms and blue eyes! I love how she picks up on details!
Anyone else using school supplies to create something new?
Hannah says
August 17, 2010 at 9:08 pmWhat and awesome idea! I really love how simple and cute it is! I might have to make one in red for my kitchen!
Two Shades of Pink says
August 17, 2010 at 9:15 pmI really love this. And other loves include…the colors you used, your new gorgeous, blog look, and your comment that made me incredibly happy!
Gabby says
August 17, 2010 at 9:28 pmI love it!
Katie says
August 17, 2010 at 9:29 pmI love this!! Genius!
Family Valois says
August 17, 2010 at 9:54 pmoh my goodness…this is GREAT! Totally copying. 😀
Alycia (The Curious Pug) says
August 17, 2010 at 10:03 pmwow that is genius!! very cute 🙂
Delia says
August 17, 2010 at 10:16 pmVery impressed with the Eva drawing…and the refrigerator organization project! I need some of that around here. 🙂
Justine says
August 17, 2010 at 11:08 pmThis is a wonderful idea!
Terra says
August 18, 2010 at 9:00 amSuch a great idea. I love it.
Jessica @ Sunny Tuesday says
August 18, 2010 at 9:31 amThis is a great idea! It would also work well using a yardstick and hung on the wall in a bedroom! Or as a display for inspiration in a craft room! 🙂
PeaceLoveApplesauce says
August 18, 2010 at 2:32 pmGreat idea!
Melissa says
August 18, 2010 at 3:41 pmClever idea. I love that you used the rulers – I have a thing for rulers.
Wendy says
August 18, 2010 at 4:48 pmWhat a great idea and such a cute picture that your daughter drew. I remember when my kids were that young, I wanted to hang everything!
Rachel@oneprettything.com says
August 18, 2010 at 5:20 pmWhat a cute idea- I love this! Thanks so much for the details, I’ll be linking.
Monica says
August 18, 2010 at 6:57 pmLove the idea! Thanks for sharing!
Monica
Practically Spent says
August 18, 2010 at 7:31 pmOh yes. Of course. ….and duh on my end. Why didn’t I think of that. Love the ruler.
mommy2luke2008 says
August 20, 2010 at 9:28 amLove this, so easy and inexpensive!! I think I am going to make these this weekend! I featured this on my friday favorites!
http://lilbitofus.blogspot.com/2010/08/friday-favorites_20.html
Jedda says
August 20, 2010 at 3:23 pmlove it and linking!
Kami says
August 21, 2010 at 1:21 amFound this on one pretty thing, will definitely be making some of these! Love it! Thanks for sharing!
Astrid @ The Lopsided House says
August 22, 2010 at 8:43 amGreat idea! I’m going to make this one….as school supplies are in season right now!
Terri says
August 22, 2010 at 3:12 pmGreat idea! I think I need a few of these for displaying my kids’ artwork!
kristen says
August 23, 2010 at 2:52 pmlove this!!! i did a little version of my own too. can’t wait to do all sorts of colors!
http://kristenmcashan.com/back-to-school/
Domestica says
August 24, 2010 at 8:28 pmNever a dull moment on your blog – I love it – just happened over here fr an @thisiscarrie tweet + I love it – can’t imagine how I missed it all this time!
Tiffany says
September 14, 2010 at 10:00 pmluv the simplicity of this, great idea.