Craft Project: Easy Display Board
Easy Display Board
The finished result is kind of like an easel. The one in the picture is a mini version, made with a gift box, but you can make any size just by using a larger box and larger clothespins.
Approximate Time: 20 minutes
Supplies
- cardboard box
- ruler
- pencil
- scissors
- wrapping paper
- cellophane tape
- two clothespins
- glue
Instructions
- Tape the cardboard box closed. On one end of the box, draw a straight line, diagonally, from one corner to the other. Repeat this process on the opposite end of the box, making sure both diagonal lines are going in the same direction.
- Cut the box along your lines. Remove any extra flaps. Your finished piece will look like a triangle when viewed from the side.
- Cover your easel shape with wrapping paper. Use tape to keep the paper in place.
- Glue one side of two clothespins to the top of the easel, and space them evenly. I used mini craft clothespins for the one I made because my box was small. Allow the glue to dry.
- Depending on the size you make, you can use it to hold reminder notes, recipes, photos, or paper while you draw or write.
By Marie from West Dundee, IL
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By AHA! (Guest Post)
03/27/2008
Great idea! I just started taking a Watercolor class and was told that hanging a paper while painting was a great way not to overwork the piece but our room is too small for a standing easel. I will make this tabletop version for class!
I love all of the posts on this site! You guys are creative and fun!
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03/24/2008
Cover with batting and flannel and this would be great to put together a guilt block to see what it will look like.
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03/24/2008
I did something similar, just got the local wallpaper store to donate a book of discontinued patterns so mine is covered with "washable" vinyl wallpaper. This gal's got it together!!
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