Saturday, September 19, 2009

Peg Board System

Who hasn't seen this peg board system from Pottery Barn and instantly fell in love? But at a whopping $300 I knew it could be done for less.


So I hunted around and found this tutorial to make something identical. They said their cost was just over $100. Better, but still to steep for cheap ol' me!

I thought and thought and TA DA! Here is what I came up with.


I know it really is nothing like the PB board where I got my inspiration from, but I like it so much better! And, best of all...It was CHEAP!

It has a large magnetic board, 2 fabric covered cork boards, a chicken wire peg board, 2 hooks, and decorative wood letters spelling SEW.

Cost breakdown?
-picture frames: FREE (yes I really had that many black frames lying around)
-sheet metal: $6 (from the duct work section of Lowes)
-Cork board tiles: $6
-Chicken wire: $5
-Fat Quarters of fabric (to cover cork): $1
-wood letters: FREE (had them lying around too)
-Scrapbook paper: FREE (from my stash)
-Knobs: FREE (left over from the kitchen at my old house)
-peg board hangy things: $3 (from the kitchen section at IKEA)

TOTAL: $21

Here are a few detail shots of some of the elements:



This project is so versatile, you could do a chalk board, regular pegboard instead of chicken wire, endless possibilities!

And doesn't it go great with my sewing desk?



14 comments:

Rebekah said...

This is GREAT!! I have a pile of unused frames that would be perfect for this, and despite my best efforts, my craft supplies could still do with some more organization. I love how you took that PB inspiration and ran with it. :)

Kim at Polka Dot Thought said...

This is adorable and great use of the frames! Very slick!

Kim at Polka Dot Thought said...

This is cute and good use of the frames! Very slick!

michelle@somedaycrafts said...

That is so cute! Much better than the $300 one!!!

Andy Porter said...

Very cool!! That's more in my price range too. I think it's kind of funny when people say something like,
" I was able to do this all for $150". I can handle the twenties. It all looks great and best of all it's so functional!! Thanks for all the great ideas!
~Andy @ P@P

Tiffany said...

Very cute & I love the colors! I am doing my bedroom in those colors. I also really love the frames with the knobs. Great idea!

Linds said...

GET.OUT. What a fun new area to stare at! I love looking at creative success!
Found you VIA Poppies@Play!

Lissa said...

I love your version even better than PB because you get to make it so absolutely YOU and be exactly what you want/need. Fabulous!

Melany @ Project Anthologies said...

Wow! That is so fun and cute! I love the idea and you're right - you could organize it so many diff ways! Glad I found your blog!

Unknown said...

Love it! I hope to do something fantastic like this in my craft room soon!

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