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Art central in my house for 4 kids under 5: chalkboard, a place to hang the kids' art by binder clips, frame more of their art, magnet board and a corkboard, from many saved corks, to hold invitations.

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marthamcglothlin Bristol, VA

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hanna54

This is a great idea! I'm planning on doing something similar but making all three panels magnetic and then framing it out like you did and making the top into a photo ledge. I was hoping you wouldn't mind sharing any tips such as what you used to frame it out and if you would suggest nailing the sheet metal to the wall for easy take down if I ever wanted to change it or do liquid nails to adhere it directly to the wall. Thanks so much for your help! Great job!

Posted: Dec 27, 2012, Flag

donnajeter_9292106

Amazing! That is the blue I have been looking for! Do you mind sharing the company & color?

Posted: Jul 9, 2012, Flag

marthagayle

Thank you, rachael820! The paint color is Masterpiece Tan by Benjamin Moore. The color is actually from their "older" series, but if you go to a Benjamin Moore dealer and ask for that color they will mix it for you. Good luck and happy decorating!

Posted: May 21, 2012, Flag

rachael820

I love the paint on the walls. What brand and color is it? I hope to find out...your design is awesome!

Posted: May 17, 2012, Flag

marthagayle

Thanks so much! The frames are recycled boat wood. I have sort of collected them over the years from various shops. One place to start is www.tuvaluhome.com They are located in Laguna Beach, CA...they have a nice selection online. Thanks again!

Posted: May 6, 2012, Flag

MadisonAndegwe

Hey there, fallen in love with the colored frames; did you paint them? Buy them?

Posted: May 5, 2012, Flag

marthagayle

Thanks everyone! The sheet metal can be purchased at Lowe's, Home Depot or another home improvement center.

Posted: Apr 27, 2012, Flag

mpritzmann

Love this idea and we would like to emulate it....where did you purchase the sheet metal? Thank you.

Posted: Apr 9, 2012, Flag

lingling38

Lovely home and wonderful decorating ideas! You are a model MOM.

Posted: Feb 28, 2012, Flag

marthagayle

The kids' art is hung from heavy duty wire, kind of like wire that is used on the back of a picture frame. It is pulled very taut and wound around screws on either side. We have three rows of it, with about 12" of space between each row. Hope this helps!

Posted: Feb 9, 2012, Flag