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title: Memo Board
description: How do crafters stay organized? We make something! Check out the tutorial below to see how to turn an old collage photo frame into a memo board for inspiration, ideas, and project deadlines.
image: https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/organizing/Glue-Dots-Memo-Board-decorated-close-up.jpg
---

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# Memo Board

Posted on Dec 11, 2018 8:46:00 AM by [Danielle Hunter](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/author/danielle-hunter)

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How do crafters stay organized? We make something! Check out the tutorial below to see how to turn an old collage photo frame into a memo board for inspiration, ideas, and project deadlines.

**![Glue-Dots-Memo-Board-decorated-close-up(1)](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/organizing/Glue-Dots-Memo-Board-decorated-close-up(1).jpg?width=725&name=Glue-Dots-Memo-Board-decorated-close-up(1).jpg)**

**Designed by:** Danielle Hunter

**Time:** Approximately 45 minutes (not including drying time)

**Level:** Beginner

**Size:** 11¾ " x 14 ¾"![Glue-Dots-Memo-Board-supplies](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/organizing/Glue-Dots-Memo-Board-supplies.jpg?width=725&name=Glue-Dots-Memo-Board-supplies.jpg)

**Here's what you need:**

- [Advanced Strength Dots™](https://www.amazon.com/Glue-Dots-Dispenser-Permanent-37130/dp/B00SV0L6QS/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1540494129&sr=8-7&keywords=glue+dots+advanced+strength)
- [Removable Glue Squares®](https://www.amazon.com/Glue-Dots-GLU23681-Removable-Runremovable/dp/B06XPQQP5K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1540494159&sr=8-2&keywords=glue+dots+removable+glue+squares)
- [Marvy chalk markers](http://www.uchida.com/product/283/bistro-chalk-marker-chisel-tip)
- Spray paint (turquoise)
- Paper trimmer
- 11¾  x 14¾” Collage photo frame
- [Paper House decorative paper](https://www.paperhouseproductions.com/shop/scrapbooking/scrapbooking-paper-pads.html?___SID=U) (color washed)
- [Paper House stickers](https://www.paperhouseproductions.com/shop/scrapbooking/stickers/scrapbooking-cardstock.html)
- 3 bent keys
- Clothespin

**Here's what you do:**

Take apart frame to clean and dry. Apply several coats of spray paint to frame and keys. Allow drying time in between coats.

Trim a piece of Paper House decorative paper to fit behind the wooden insert openings. Use Removable Glue Squares to attach paper behind openings.

![Glue-Dots-Memo-Board-removable-glue-squares](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/organizing/Glue-Dots-Memo-Board-removable-glue-squares.jpg?width=725&name=Glue-Dots-Memo-Board-removable-glue-squares.jpg)  
Decorate front of insert with Paper House stickers and put frame back together.

![Glue-Dots-Memo-Board-paper-house-supplies](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/organizing/Glue-Dots-Memo-Board-paper-house-supplies.jpg?width=725&name=Glue-Dots-Memo-Board-paper-house-supplies.jpg)  
Attach clothespin and keys to glass with Advanced Strength Dots.

![Glue-Dots-Memo-Board-advanced-strength-step-copy](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/organizing/Glue-Dots-Memo-Board-advanced-strength-step-copy.jpg?width=725&name=Glue-Dots-Memo-Board-advanced-strength-step-copy.jpg)  
Write reminders and notes with Marvy chalk markers.

![Glue-Dots-Memo-Board-marvy-uchida-chalk-marker](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/organizing/Glue-Dots-Memo-Board-marvy-uchida-chalk-marker.jpg?width=725&name=Glue-Dots-Memo-Board-marvy-uchida-chalk-marker.jpg)  
Attach inspiration to frame with Removable Glue Squares.

![Glue-Dots-Memo-Board-decorate-with-removable-glue-squares](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/organizing/Glue-Dots-Memo-Board-decorate-with-removable-glue-squares.jpg?width=725&name=Glue-Dots-Memo-Board-decorate-with-removable-glue-squares.jpg)

 

![Glue-Dots-Memo-Board-finished-project](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/organizing/Glue-Dots-Memo-Board-finished-project.jpg?width=725&name=Glue-Dots-Memo-Board-finished-project.jpg)

~ Danielle

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