First, you’ll need a few supplies & tools. For this project you will need:
I started with a pre-painted piece of wood, leftover from another project. If you’re starting from scratch, take a piece of 1×6 pine cut 24 inches long (the hardware store will do this for you), then paint it with 2-3 coats of the color of your choice.
Trim out your label, printing with a 3×5 template worked best for me. center the graphic on the board, about 1/2 inch from the end of the board.
Using Mod Podge, adhere the label to the board by putting a layer underneath and on top (according to directions. Set aside and let dry for a few hours.
Once dry, on the other end, start by using a hammer and attaching the jute webbing to the board.
You want the webbing to hang off of the board, allowing you to make the loops.
Measure 10 inches from the upholstery tacks, and you’ll find the place to fold and make the next loop.
Fold it under on the 10 inch mark, to make the turn.
Measure seven inches from the first upholstery tacks, then tack down the fold. This completes the first loop, and begins the second.
Measure 10 inches, fold, measure 7 inches tack it down, until you get to the end.
Once you’ve completed all three loops, add in your mail, catalogs or magazines, and you’re done! Just add on the picture hanging strips on back to put it on the wall.
This super easy project can hold more than just magazines, too. If you need to organize papers, it’s the perfect solution.
See you soon for another project. In the mean time, I’d love to see you on my blog at The Shabby Creek Cottage.
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Lee Ann Barrett says
June 24, 2013 at 11:18 amLove this project; think I am going to give it a try! Thanks for sharing!
judy van houte says
June 24, 2013 at 1:08 pmcute idea! What is the font you used for the “French Inspired Magazine Rack” title on you picture? I would love to know….Thank you!!!!
Gina Luker says
June 28, 2013 at 8:32 amThanks, Judy! I used Foglighten No. 4, found on fonts.com
judy van houte says
June 29, 2013 at 1:08 amThank you!!!!
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
June 24, 2013 at 1:33 pmVery clever! I love this idea!
Katy says
June 24, 2013 at 4:09 pmI love this! Thanks for sharing. I think I am going to make one for the bathroom to hold extra tissue or maybe magazines.
Marie Blackburn says
June 24, 2013 at 11:15 pmHow ingenious is that – love it!
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Heathahlee says
June 25, 2013 at 10:13 pmSo cute! With as many magazines as I have around here, I’d need one as tall as my ceiling! 🙂 Where do you buy jute webbing? I’ve looked for it before with no luck, but I was probably looking in the wrong spot.
Gina Luker says
June 28, 2013 at 8:33 amHi Heathalee,
I got mine from burlapfabric.com – it’s pretty reasonable there I think.
Thanks so much!
Céline says
June 30, 2013 at 9:28 amI love this project ! Thanks for sharing !
Une superbe idée …
Bonne fin de journée
Linda Leyble says
June 30, 2013 at 10:41 amVery nice Gina – love it! Now all I have to do is whittle down mt excessive magazine collection!! Great idea…
Linda
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Freeyah Mayfair says
July 3, 2013 at 3:02 amLooks great 🙂
JaneEllen says
August 9, 2013 at 4:27 pmLooks like I’ll have to go scout out a nice board so I can make this, fantastic idea. I’ve seen similar idea before but not this great and not with a French label on it. Wowsa. Love this due to it’s so doable, looks great and versatile. Happy days