I picked up a bulletin board at Goodwill for two dollars and some change. I’ve thought about recovering one for the blog, so…score!
I laid down about 1/4 yard of fabric (from a 50% off bin…cuz that’s how I roll) face down and layered it with some batting and the bulletin board (also face down)–don’t be confused, there is cork on both sides of my board.
I trimmed the fabric and batting down a bit and started tacking it all the way around.
On the front, I criss-crossed some ribbon and hammered it in place with furniture tacks. Why a hammer, you ask? Apparently, the ribbon was pretty hard to get through. Who knew?
Attach the excess ribbon on the back with a stapler. If you try to tack it, you may want to lose your mind. I started off using tacks, but the ends were poking through the front. I used wire cutters to cut down the length of the tacks, but then they wouldn’t hold. So, trust me, just grab the stapler. : )
Worth it in the end, right? It really didn’t take too long. Honestly, the longest part was figuring out how to tack the excess ribbon on the back. I would say that this is a 30 minute project–something you can do during nap time or while you watch The Golden Girls.
I hope you are having a happy Monday!
Enjoying the Good Life,
Kendra
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February 20, 2012 at 10:31
luv it! i’m getting ready to recover mine. it’s actually a canvas picture in a beautiful old frame. can’t wait to start on it.
February 21, 2012 at 14:57
good idea!
February 20, 2012 at 13:20
Wow! What a great transition! It looks amazing!
I hope you’ll link this project up to my new link party!
Mauvin’ Monday
Cheers,
Jessica
February 20, 2012 at 16:24
While you watch the Golden Girls! Priceless. Thank you for this tutorial, you make it seem reallllllyyyyy easy. I am so not crafty, but I might just try this myself. I’m slowly decorating my home office (tiny extra bedroom) and the first thing I bought was a 2′ x 3′ bulletin board but it’s so…brown.
February 21, 2012 at 14:58
You should totally try it! It really is easy and adds a lot to your space for a little bit of moolah.
February 20, 2012 at 23:56
I’ve always wanted to do this…just didn’t know where to start. Thank you for sharing this!
February 21, 2012 at 16:01
I love these things! Thanks for sharing the how to
February 21, 2012 at 19:40
You’re so welcome!
February 22, 2012 at 08:52
I love this, and the fabric is great! I like using bulletin boards for pictures and stuff, too. Sometimes its almost like adding a piece of art to a room.
February 22, 2012 at 10:04
So true! Easy, inexpensive, functional art.
February 22, 2012 at 21:17
So cute, love the fabric you picked. Really pretty. I need to make one! Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration over at Sunday’s Best!
February 23, 2012 at 12:22
Thanks, Cathy!
February 24, 2012 at 20:50
Wow that’s quite a transformation! So cute! And the yellow is perfect for spring
) I love a nice bulletin board to pin pictures and memories on!