Shutter Memory Board

Keep favorite notes and postcards or mail at your fingertips using a salvaged shutter.

wooden shutter
1/4" plywood
wood screws
scrap wood block
drill
sandpaper
picture hanging wire and hardware
paint (two colors)
paintbrushes
primer

Steps:

1. Remove all hardware and cut plywood to the shutter dimensions. Prime the shutter and plywood. Once dry, paint in desired base coat. Let dry.

2. Screw the plywood to the back of the shutter.

3. Sand shutter lightly to remove some of the paint for a distressed look and remove dust. Use the end of a wood block to rub a bit of another color over the finish to enhance the aged look. Let dry.

4. Attach wire to plywood backing for hanging and tuck mail, postcards,family photos , memos, etc. in the slats.