Mod Message Board

Message BoardWhen we remodeled our kitchen three years ago, we accidentally broke a piece of textured glass that was intended for the cabinet door. I couldn’t bear to just throw the glass away, but wasn’t quite sure how to reuse it. So, it’s been sitting around in the garage ever since.

On a recent trip to Aaron Brothers, it dawned on me to transform the broken glass into a message board. I came home and measured the salvageable area and searched online for the closest standard frame size. A local glass store cut the broken piece (for free!) to fit the frame I purchased. Since one side is ribbed and not suitable for writing, I inserted the glass into the frame with the smooth side facing out. Regular picture frame glass would work just as well.

A leftover scrap of fabric was inserted between the glass and frame backing to add visual interest. You could also use patterned wrapping paper, a vintage map or black and white photo. Just be sure to choose something fairly neutral so your message is legible against the background.

Message Board

The finished product turned out great! I hung it next to the pantry so I can quickly  jot down reminders when I run out of something. It’s easy to wipe clean with a damp cloth. Plus, I like that it doubles as a piece of artwork!

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