DIY Daisy Mae Bulletin Board

September 06, 2011

Hello again, friends of Kelle! My name is Linda and I am the author of the personal style blog, Little Tin Soldier. I’m returning with another fun back-to-school DIY especially designed for teachers and moms.

Cork bulletin boards are helpful at home and school for organizing notes. Dress them up with fabric and ribbon to create a cheerful (and easily readable) work of art for your family or students.

Daisy Mae Bulletin Board
Materials:
– Cork bulletin board (with or without frame)
– Fabric (featured fabric by Ann Kelle)
– Assorted ribbon
– Manila shipping tags
– Markers
– Stapler
– Pushpins or thumbtacks

Directions
1. Lay the bulletin board on top of your fabric. The right side of both board and fabric should face down.
2. Trim the fabric and leave at least 2″ fabric on each side.
3. Beginning with one side, fold the fabric over the back of the board and secure with a stapler or pins.
4. Repeat for all sides, pulling fabric taught as needed.
5. Turn the board over.
6. Use wide strips of ribbon to create columns and secure with a stapler or pins.
7. Add manila shipping tags to designate days of the week (or use names for a family or group). Secure with pins.
8. Organize activities, business cards, or notes by pinning them to the appropriate column of ribbon.

(photo by Little Tin Soldier)

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