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    Downton Abbey Inspired Butler’s Bell Memo Board

    Craft Tutorials, Crafting

    By now, you know I’m a little bit obsessed with Downton Abbey. (Well, pretty much all British TV – Sherlock, Call the Midwife, Mr. Selfridge…)

    So, is it any surprise that the TV show that inspired a bloggers’ meetup also inspired today’s craft project?

    Downton Abbey inspired Butler's Bell Memo Board

    When Suzy and I were planning the Hometalk N.C. Bloggers Meetup, I found an article about Downton Abbey-inspired decor on Style at Home.Downton Abbey Butler Door Knocker

    Photo via Style at Home

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    When I saw this butler’s bell wall plaque from Blackbird Vintage, I knew I wanted to make my own version for my, ahem, staff here.

    Atta Girl Says: Downton Abbey Butler Call Box Memo Board

    A quick trip to the craft store and some rummaging through the garage, and I found everything I needed to make my knock-off version of a butler’s bell call box where I can leave notes for my own Mr. Carson.

    Atta Girl Says: How to Make a Butler's Memo Board

    Here’s what you’ll need to make one:

    • Wooden plaque from the craft store
    • Metal bookplate label (I used the Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery Adhesive Metal Bookplate)
    • Round doorbell button or craft brad or button (I used a brad from the scrapbooking section of the craft store)
    • Brass ring pull drawer pull
    • Bulldog clip
    • black paint
    • drill
    • E6000 glue

    To make my butler’s call box, I simply spray painted all my components in flat black.

    I drilled two holes in the plaque and attached the drawer pull. Then, I used the E6000 to attach the brad  button — the butler’s bell — to the center of the hardware. Next, I glued on the bookplate and used a screw to attach the bulldog clip to the bottom of my plaque.

    Once the glue had dried, I sprayed the finished project again with another coat of black paint to cover up any chips and to disguise the screw.

    Atta Girl Says: Downton Abbey Butler's Call Box

    This fun little craft is great for leaving quick notes to the staff, I mean my family.

    Because you never know who might show up for tea…

    Amy and Suzy aka Edith and the Dowager Downton Abbey

    …like these lovely ladies from Downton Abbey. (That’s me, playing dress up with my friend, Suzy of Worthing Court, during our recent Downton Abbey tea party.)

    While I’m waiting for the next season of Downton Abbey to air (oh, how will Mary live without Matthew?) I’ve been getting my BBC fix by watching another British period drama — Call the Midwife.

    I’m hooked on it, as well. But so far, I haven’t created any Call the Midwife-inspired crafts. (Wonder if Mason jar enema syringes would go viral on Pinterest? After all, people love anything with Mason jars!)

    Until then, this will have to suffice…

    Atta Girl Says: Call the Midwife Butler Bell Memo Holder

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    Project Inspire(d) at Setting for Four

    Filed Under: Craft Tutorials, Crafting Tagged With: Downton Abbey

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    Comments

    1. Sharry Lynne

      June 01, 2014 at 1:36 pm

      Sweet idea! I, too, am addicted to Downton Abbey. Thanks for the pin.

      Reply
    2. bonnie@uncommon designs

      June 22, 2013 at 9:59 pm

      Love this Amy! So incredibly clever. Thank you for submitting it to us! Featured you today! 😉 Bonnie

      Reply
    3. Rachel

      June 07, 2013 at 1:22 am

      This is great-I love it. I am sure we all could use one of these!

      Reply
    4. Emilie

      June 06, 2013 at 7:52 pm

      That’s so original! I completely love this!

      Reply
    5. Shirley@Housepitality Designs

      June 05, 2013 at 4:00 pm

      This is so over the top creative Amy!….I need one of those….do you think it would make a great “honey-do” board?

      Reply
    6. Lori @Vintage Charm Restored

      June 05, 2013 at 8:16 am

      This is fun Amy!! I love it!!

      Reply

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