So instead, I'm going to show off the cute little bulletin boards I put together.
I used fabric from Goodwill - previously used on those sad stuffed turtles, ribbon from the $1 bin at Michael's, and two bulletin boards from Value Village priced at $3 each. I bet it cost less than $10 to do both boards.
I rubbed some Minwax stain in Jacobean into the frames to provide more contrast between the wall and the boards. I didn't sand one of them enough so the colours aren't the same. The frames are a bit too thin so I may switch them out later for some picture frames, just to give the boards more presence.
I'm not the first person ever to do this, so while my post is a tutorial, I'm sure you can figure out what was done.
I removed the cork board from the frame and cut a piece of yellow fabric slightly larger than the board. The cork got a little damaged when being removed but, if that happens to you, don't worry since it'll all be covered with fabric.
Let's stop to admire that for a moment. I like it already.
I started at a corner, stapled the ribbon to the back, went diagonally across the board to the opposite corner and stapled the ribbon to the back there. Repeat for the other diagonal.
I then found the center of each side and stapled the ribbon from the center of one side to the center of the next. And apparently only took pictures of the measuring tape.
I then put the board back in the frame and was done.
Yes, you read that right. Come on, don't you have an ornament made of animal dung?
You don't know what you're missing.
I love how there's so much going on - the yellow background, the white pattern on the fabric, the coral ribbon, the buttons, and then whatever I choose to pin onto the board. Having so much together is very unlike me - but I've got to say, I'm really digging it.
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I'm linking to these parties this week!
7 comments:
Thank you for linking up this fabulous project!!!
This week’s Linky Party is up!!!! http://polkadot-pretties.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/you-inspire-linky-party_28.html
I hope you will stop by an link up another lovely project..
Claire x
Love it, just pinned it to my pinterest board. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks!
A versatile project and I loved the attention getting post title. :D Very fun, all of it. We look forward to seeing the closet too whenever it is finished. Thanks for sharing this week on BeColorful
pam
Beautiful! I always wanted to do this. Will be my next project:) Thanks for sharing.
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I love this! Great way to make easy and beautiful changes to those boring bulletin boards!
Thanks for sharing! Thanks for linking up to the Creative Inspirations Party at Embracing Change!So happy you were here!Stacey
Thank you!
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