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How-to: Make a gorgeous bulletin board

28th May 2007

How-to: Make a gorgeous bulletin board

posted in Tutorials, Crafts, How-To, Decor, Organization |

You will need:

  • one picture frame, whatever size you like. I used 18″ x 24″
  • a piece of corrugated cardboard cut to fit your frame
  • cork tiles, which you can find at Michael’s next to the whiteboards, about 10 dollars for 4 (12″ square)
  • pretty fabric, a little larger than the area to be framed
  • hot glue gun + glue
  • stapler + staples
  • x-acto knife

Step 1: Glue the cork to the corrugated cardboard. You will probably have to cut some pieces, but that’s okay. No one will see! Just make sure they are pushed close together, no gaps.

Step 2: Try out your fabric in the frame, just to make sure you like it.

Step 3: Lay your fabric wrong-side-up on the floor or table. Then place your cork+cardboard cork-side-down on top. Stretch the fabric around it and staple to the back. You can use a regular stapler for this; just open it up. Start at the middle of each side, then work toward the corners.

Step 5: Install the fabric covered cork in the frame. I took mine to Michael’s and they did it for free. Lovely!


Step 6: Hang and use!


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  1. 1 On May 28th, 2007, Emma H said:

    Wow, that’s nifty! And it looks so simple too.
    I just showed it to my husband and he thought it was fancy, so when me move in July I’ll give it a go! Thanks for a good idea :)

    posted on May 28th, 2007 at 2:43 pm

  2. 2 On May 28th, 2007, admin said:

    You’re so welcome. :)

    posted on May 28th, 2007 at 4:40 pm

  3. 3 On May 30th, 2007, gramma hecky said:

    wonderful to see you have a new website. I love the ‘fruity’ houses and your great ideas (bulletin board). I’m looking forward to more of your wonderful ideas.
    Much happiness in your forthcoming marriage !!

    posted on May 30th, 2007 at 8:50 pm

  4. 4 On September 4th, 2007, Solving the jewelry storage problem | Joyful Abode said:

    […] if you just want a plain old covered cork board, you’re pretty much […]

    posted on September 4th, 2007 at 7:44 pm

  5. 5 On October 29th, 2007, How to Re-Cover an Ugly Office Chair | Joyful Abode said:

    […] I’ve been wanting to re-cover my office chair for a while… to match my bulletin board. […]

    posted on October 29th, 2007 at 5:58 am

  6. 6 On May 12th, 2008, Cathy said:

    Fantastic tutorial! Thanks for the great photos and easy-to-follow instructions :)

    posted on May 12th, 2008 at 2:21 pm

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