Swap the utilitarian look and feel of magazine organizers for something more artful. Trace the tall back panel of a magazine holder onto cardboard, and cut out. Using that template as a guide, trace 1 panel for each holder onto a width of decorative wallpaper (floral and geometric prints work best). Cut out. Squeeze craft glue onto the back of a magazine holder, and spread evenly with a sponge brush. Align paper with the back panel of the holder, and affix, smoothing out air bubbles as you go. Repeat with remaining paper and holders. File issues chronologically, and arrange the holders on a shelf to re-create the wallpaper's design.
I'm making an enlargeged photo copy of a black and white picture I recently took while hiking in the local mountains. Thanks for the idea!!
I think IKEA has nice wooden magazine holders. Check in their online catalog
Where do we purchase these magazine holders. I have a huge pile that could use a good home, in my book case.
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I bet great 12x12 scrapbook paper would work too!
Wrapping paper works well also.
love it!
what a great idea, thank you!
Try using an outdated map instead of wallpaper for a bit more formal look for a library or a study.
I love this idea! Thanks so much! I now do not have to cover the whole thing but just the back! It will look beautiful in my cherry bookcases!
What a great idea! I just bought a box of small rolls of wall paper at a yard sale. I had planned to cover scrap books and journals with it. I will do this too! Thanks for the suggestion of using cereal boxes!
You can get magazine holders at your local Office Supply Store, like Staples or Office Max. I think I've also seen them at Target, and maybe Walmart.
What a great idea anniew304.
You can purchase the magazine holders at IKEA !!
Where is the best place to find the actual holders? I haven't had any luck in the hobby stores.
you could also use contact paper.
I just love this. I have so many magazines that I'm fond of but don't know how to display nicely. I will have to so this.
Slightly diluted tacky glue works. Also, Mod Podge... plus Mod Podge comes in differrent sheans (Matte, Gloss, etc.) including Sparkle!
What sort of glue would you recommend for this project? I don't want my wallpaper to get all wrinkly and ripply! Thanks!
My daughers american girl magazines were to large for the cereal boxes. I searched around the house with the magazine in hand trying to think of boxes. It just so happens that the wine box from the fridge was large enough. It holds up very well and the larger magazines fit! can't wait to start decorating them with wall paper.
Great idea! I have also covered purchased cardboard holders with ordinary wrapping paper and, when covered with plain paper, they are ideal for children/grandchildren to decorate. I just love the "pictures for nanna" on my home office shelf!
This was so cool
I'm getting ready to make one from an old Cereal box.
You can get outdated wallpaper sample books for free at some paint and hardware stores. Each page may only cover 2 holders max but the papers in the books are often coordinated series that compliment each other. Also look in thrift stores for partial or extra rolls that people have donated.
where is a good place to buy small quantities of wall paper?
Easy and wonderful. I love it.
This is great! I'm a science teacher with a lot of new and old magazines in my classroom. I'm going to try this out with some nature-themed wallpaper.
perfect, now i can buy the ugly, low cost ones and make them so much better.