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DIY French Inspired Magazine Rack

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Finding my favorite catalogs in the mail is almost as fun as getting my favorite magazines. They provide inspiration for my own decorating by seeing how they put pieces and colors together. I can never see to let go of them, just like my beloved magazines. Today I’m going to share how to make a French Inspired Magazine Rack, one that will take you only a few minutes of hands on time to make. It’s so simple, takes only a few supplies, and in no time you’ll have the perfect place to store your favorite magazines and catalogs.

First, you’ll need a few supplies & tools. For this project you will need:

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Supplies
1 yard (or so) of jute webbing
upholstery tacks
a print of a French Label (found here)
Mod Podge
Command Picture Hanging Strips
1×6 pine, cut 24 inches long, pre-painted
Tools
paper scissors
brush for decoupaging
a small hammer
Ok… let’s get to work!

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.

On the top of the loops, cut about an inch longer than your mark, and fold it the opposite direction so your tacks will seal down the edges.

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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Comments

  4. Katy says

    I love this! Thanks for sharing. I think I am going to make one for the bathroom to hold extra tissue or maybe magazines.

  6. Heathahlee says

    So 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.

  10. JaneEllen says

    Looks 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

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