Saturday, February 26, 2011

Mad For Plaid

I love finding wool, plaid blankets at thrift stores and garage sales, but they are rare in these parts.  So when I saw this one full of holes at thrift store I snatched it up, for 50 cents!  I knew there was enough of it without holes that I could use it for a few projects. 
repurposed wool blanket message board http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2011/02/mad-for-plaid.html
And one of those ideas was a bulletin board perfect for a lodge look or a man's office (yes, my bulletin board obsession continues).  I started with this frame--the 1978 puppy poster in it now hangs in my daughter's room.
repurposed wool blanket message board http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2011/02/mad-for-plaid.html
Painted and distressed the frame,
repurposed wool blanket message board http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2011/02/mad-for-plaid.html
And covered a piece of bulletin board cut to size with the blanket.  Cozy, with a purpose! 
repurposed wool blanket message board http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2011/02/mad-for-plaid.html

repurposed wool blanket message board http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2011/02/mad-for-plaid.html
Find more ideas at Funky Junk Interiors!
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7 comments:

  1. HayleyFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Very cute

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  2. Sweet European DreamsFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Oh. My. That is SUCH a great idea. I love that it's a great combo of cottage w/masculine. Beautiful! -diane

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    Holy Cow!! I love plaid too and I didn't think about a plaid bulletin board!! Swee-eet!! Mel's Cabin blog is all about plaid..check it out and enjoy the cabin with me, at www.cabinfever228.blogspot.com

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  4. PammaFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Love, love, love plaid. Just got two lap blankets of plaid and a wool lap blanket at a flea market...good prices. One of the plaid blankets is from Korean airlines...groovy! Love your ideas!
    ~Pam
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  5. shannon i olsonFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I love plaid too. I wish my husband wore more! It's so manly ;) This is a great and unique idea.

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  6. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Love it! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. MarigeneFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Oh, I ♥♥♥ it!

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