Harem magnet boards

Why harem? Well this paper reminds me of a screen in some exotic locale. I only have one of these boards done and the second we will finish today. They are going to be going into the 'master bedroom' that I am re-decorating for myself and my hubby. Can't wait to show you finished pictures but you'll have to wait until October. Why? Because I am re-decorating our bedroom for when my hubby comes home from being deployed in the Middle East. Before he left, we saw this gorgeous bed set at Bed, Bath, & Beyond by Echo designs (see here: http://www.echodesign.com/shop/for-home/bedding/?gclid=COOIn4-W1rECFSgbQgodVEkAnw#/http://www.echodesign.com/shop/for-home/bedding/jaipur-comforter-set.html ). It has inspired me to create a new "escape" for us. These magnet boards will be on either side of the bed above our nightstands. My photos do not do it justice but I don't have a fancier camera:(
The frames are ones we had lying around, waiting to be used. They used to be painted dark brown but were originally white. I believe you can find frames like these at a craft store. I painted the frames 'Pastel Jade' by Behr paints that I bought at Home Depot in the sample size. Can you believe the little sample size painted both frames AND I still have some leftover? Awesome! The paper I purchased at JoAnn's. It is called gossip bluebird by pop culture. I used double sided sticky tape to adhere it to the back side of the frames. I bought sheet metal at Home Depot and had my younger brother cut it for me. Then me and my dad used what looked like an ice pick to create holes in the back to drive nails in which holds the metal in place. Lastly, we put the back on with screws I think- by that time I was playing a card game with my mom and not really observing or helping. But I saw my dad make holes in the back board, then holes in the metal with the ice pick and hammer, and then put the screw in. VERY STURDY!!! Oh- we also put large picture hangers on the back- the ones that are a bar with teeth on them.
I had forgotten to bring all of my fancy dancy paper so we were only able to finish one board but the second will be finished today! Yipee!!!
I will post better photos when I get a chance. Summer has been busy for me with my garden and chickens.

Next Project: Sanding and painting two antique sewing table cabinets to use as nightstands!!!