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Frugal Gift Idea

Well this wasn't a gift (because my daughter was with me when I purchased it! ARGH. LOL)

But it would be a great gift idea for a friend or family member, or even a business associate, I think!

A FRUGALLY PAINTED BULLETIN BOARD

This definitely isn't a brain-drainer, and certainly isn't an original idea. For me, it was an IMPROMPTU idea. I was getting ready to hang the plain board in my daughter's room when I got the idea to paint it first!

I started with something close to this...

(the board is 3'x2')
Out of pocket expense for this project=  $4.99.


and ended up with this
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The top middle I fiddled with for this photo to block out my daughter's name. But the letters are painted in yellow and outlined in the blue. Paints I used for this project were FREE as I got them from my scrapbook stash. They're the Making Memories line of paint. I also had various foam brushes, foam stamps (for the letters and flowers) on hand, too. And a pencil eraser came in handy for the lines of polka dots. When my DD saw this she just LOVED IT. She already has a spot picked out to hang it.


I had thought to paint the outside framing, but decided not to. Maybe one day. Additionally, the frame could be decoupaged, covered with rocks, rhinestones, fabrics, flowers, toy bugs, nuts & bolts, etc. The possibilities are virtually limitless, just constrained by your budget and choice of adhesive!



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Hey girl! I can't get the pix to show up...darn...I want to see this great idea!

Btw...I understand how things can't be CHRISTmas gifts because *someone* is shopping with you. I need some alone time I guess.
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I belong to paperback swap. I'm listed as Toni S. if you want to check out what I have. We need to get the message out to more homeschoolers that this is available. Thanks for your "plug" for it!! Love your website. I only have one 14 ds left at home and it is encouraging to see what you and other people are doing. Thanks!!
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I think your blog is great. I love that you have included homemaking ideas, stuff on living frugally, and more, in addition to homeschooling stuff.
(I am new to the ins and outs of blogging, but love to write.) Thanks for all the great info.

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