Wrap A Cooling Rack In Burlap For A Rustic Display That Holds Notes, Photos And More

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There's nothing more annoying than sifting through disorganized recipe cards to find the one or two you actually use. Then there's the sticky note reminders dotting your fridge in a chaotic clump of neon. You cringe at the messy junk drawer where that one business card disappeared. You know what you're missing is a memo board, but you shouldn't have to dip into your monthly coffee fund to get your thoughts in order. Sure, you could just buy a memo board from a big-box retailer, but you can also make your own for under $15 — even less if you already have the materials. DIY Hometalk on YouTube demonstrated how to make a cute farmhouse-chic memo board out of a cooling rack and some burlap.

For this DIY, you'll need to repurpose a cooling rack, specifically one with a parallel line pattern — the grid variety won't work for this project. If you don't already have one (or want to keep using it), Dollar Tree sells a 16-by-10-inch Cooking Concepts Metal Cooling Rack for $1.25. Next, you need a thick roll of burlap like this INSPIRELLE Natural Burlap Fabric Roll from Amazon. The wider the roll, the fewer times you have to weave it through. That being said, using narrower strips of burlap could create more of a distinctive textured pattern — It all depends on your preference. You'll also need fabric cutting-scissors as well as craft wire or string to secure the ends of the fabric strips to the cooling rack. However, you could minimize this step by opting for a burlap roll that has built-in wire.

To start, thread a long strip of burlap through the cooling rack, using an under-and-over weave. The fabric should be perpendicular to the lines of the rack. Keep the burlap attached to the roll so you can use as much as you need. When you get to the end, cut the burlap, leaving a couple of inches of fabric sticking out both ends of the rack (important for securing it to the frame later). Repeat the process with additional strips of burlap until the entire cooling rack is covered. Then, go back through with more strips of burlap, except this time, thread them across the existing strips for a woven pattern. Lastly, tuck in all of the fabric ends and secure them with wire to the cooling rack. You may also use hot glue for this part.

DIY Hometalk used the finished product to feature recipes on notecards, but it could also be used for hanging and displaying photos, to-do lists, or inspirational quotes. It could even serve as the backdrop of a rustic-themed mood board. Tuck cards between the exposed metal framework and the burlap, or use paper clips or bulletin-board clips to secure them to the frame without causing them to bend. This could be better for photos or cherished family recipe cards. The creator also put the memo board on a tabletop stand. As an alternative you could hang it on the wall using command hooks or put it on the side of your refrigerator with the help of some heavy-duty magnets.