Thursday, February 7, 2013

Guest Poster: Magenta & Lime

Hello Glitter, Glue & Paint Readers!

I'm Erin from Magenta & Lime, where I share my diy projects, home improvements, and all kinds of life along the way.  I'm here today to share with you this cute little key/sunglasses holder that I like to call the Grab-and-Go board.  Cheesy, I know, but I love it.


This project was super simple and inexpensive.  I actually had everything I needed lying around, and it took me about 20 minutes. Here's what you need:

1. Piece of wood.
I used a scrap piece of 1x8, but you could do any size you want, depending on how much you want to store.

2. Fabric of your choice.
I chose a duck cloth in green chevron from Hobby Lobby.  This is leftover from the barstools I re-covered back in September.

3. Piece of Ribbon
The length should be the width of the board, plus a little bit extra to wrap around.  For instance, I used about  14" of ribbon for this board.

4. Cup Hooks
As many as you want to hang up keys

5. Cup Pull
This is a drawer pull that you can get for about $5.  

6. Tools: Staple Gun, Staples, Power Drill/Screw Driver

To get started, cut your fabric to size and wrap it around the board like you would a present.  Staple the fabric down so it is tight.


Then, wrap your ribbon around the board at the top and staple in the back.  I also stapled it once on each side to keep the ribbon tight when sunglasses are hanging from it.




Measure where you want each cup hook, make a small cut in the fabric on that spot and drill a hole a little bit.  Then, screw your cup hooks in.


Finally, drill holes for your cup pull, and screw it in place.  I love this addition to the board because it's a great place to stash your chap-stick or even some loose change.  Depending on the size of your board, you could even add a few cup pulls for more storage.



Keep this next to the door, either hung on the wall or sitting on a table and everything is right where you need it for when you leave the house.


I hope you love it as much as I do!!

 Thanks for having me, Denyse! I hope the packing and moving is going well!

11 comments:

  1. i like quick & easy diy that makes our life easier! just checking your blog out as one of the co-hosts of Aloha Friday Blog Hop and now following you too..

    huggies♥
    rea

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  2. Adorable! New follower from the hop!

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  3. Very crafty DIY! Thank you. New follower from Aloha. Would you please 'like' my facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/kiddiesfan and follow me at twitter
    https://twitter.com/LuckyMomofKK ?Thank you :)

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  4. I love this! Thanks for sharing. I'm a new follower from the blog hop, care to follow me back? Looking forward to reading more of your blog!

    Sarah
    http://www.lookingasuare.blogspot.co.uk

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  5. Great project.. especially the chapstick holder part! New follower via the blog hop!

    Rachel
    http://www.postcardsfromrachel.com

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  6. Super cute idea and great guest post!
    Found you through the hop and am your newest follower,
    -Jamie
    ChatterBlossom

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  7. what a great idea! and you found the perfect spot! thanks!!
    I am your newest follower from the hop..pls follow back if you can.

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  8. Hi there - I am a new follower from the blog hop. I hope you stop by and check out my blog too! Have a great weekend! www.mendezmanor.com

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  9. That is so cute AND functional. Love the fabric you chose too. Sharon

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  10. New follower from the hop! :)

    www.waytothesea.com

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  11. Super cute! Love the pop of color with the chevron fabric. I solved my key and sunglasses dilemma this way: http://www.dejongdreamhouse.com/2012/04/project-of-day-dont-forget-your.html

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