Tiffany Threadgould
DCL
For a more fun and funkier alternative to classic cork bulletin boards or decorator-approved fabric versions, turn an old license plate into a magnetic note and photo holder with these instructions from Crafty Travels at Craft. The directions are simple: make sure you're using a magnetic plate (if magnets won't stick, apply a thin coat of magnetic paint); scrub the plate to get rid of all that road grime; and use the screw holes at the top to attach it to your wall.
Keep photos, notes, and other cross-country mementos on the plate with magnets—the instructions from Crafty Travels include a how-to on turning metal washers into magnets for an industrial-chic look, but any other magnets will work, too. Moved around a lot? Hang several plates next to each other to make more room for notes—they're colorful, durable, and just right for a basement, garage, playroom, or boy's room.
