1
Preparing the wood
- 1.1 - Measure and cut the plywood and mouldings to the desired size.
- 1.2 - Sand any rough edges and wipe clean with a dry towel.
Do it yourself
Holiday card display
I have been looking for the perfect way to display my holiday cards for years! Never finding exactly what I wanted in stores, every year I try something new I had seen on Pinterest...pinning them to ribbon, hanging them around an entryway, around a mirror, and last year I just taped them on to the wall in the shape of a tree...yawn.
So this year I decided I was going to find a stylish way to display my cards finally. After looking through lots of inspiration online and asking the hubby to help me pick one that I would be capable of DIYing (haha) I set off to RONA. I was shocked by how easy this little project actually was (with a little help from the super friendly staff at RONA).
Difficulty level: Easy
Duration: 1 hour
Pro Tip
I had both my board and moulding cut right there in RONA. One piece of moulding was the exact size needed for four shelves.
2
Painting the wood
- 2.1 - Mix 1 cup of water with 1 cup of white paint.
- 2.2 - Dip a rag into the mixture and apply following the wood grain.
- 2.3 - Apply thin layers until you get the desired look. I did probably three or four light coats.
Pro Tip
This isn’t necessary, but to fit with my home decor, I wanted a more white base rather than yellow. You can let your imagination run wild here and give your display the look you want.
3
Adding the moulding strips
- 3.1 - Apply the strips of moulding as shelves.
- 3.2 - Measure and mark every 10 inches.
- 3.3 - Use wood glue to secure, remove excess with a damp rag.
- 3.4 - Allow to dry completely.
4
Hang the display on the wall
- 4.1 - On the back, measure and install a wall mount kit.
Pro Tip
It looks great hung on a wall, but would look equally as good resting on an entry table, for example.
