Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Burlap Message Board



I can't believe I finally finished this project. I think I started working on this in April but it just didn't turn out the way that I wanted. I could not figure out how to secure the back properly. I used my glue gun but it didn't stick. Last week I had a total revelation and I just wanted to face palm myself because it was so simple.Staple it!

 I started off with some Burlap and Upholstery Tacks that I got from Mindy Mae's Market earlier this year or maybe last year. I decided that a Bulletin Board would be a good use of the supplies. I bought a STYROFOAM Brand Foam  1" x 12" x 18" Sheet  and went to work.
The burlap was a bit sheer so I decided to recycle an old tan tank top.
I even went out and bought a new purple stapler for the occasion.

I measured the board and figured out on the shorter side to space


My lovely assistant seemed very pleased with the board. Of course she claimed it for her own.

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8 comments:

  1. ChristineSeptember 18, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    And a beautiful message board it is!! WOW!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

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  2. LeahSeptember 19, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    It looks great - I've been wanting to customize my calendar/mail area and something like this would work really well.

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  3. Jessi @ Practically FunctionalSeptember 19, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    Very cute! I love the little flowers. Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!

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  4. JeannieSeptember 20, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    hopping from Embracing Friends. The board is almost as cute as the kid!

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  5. KelseySeptember 20, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    This is so cute!!! Thanks for linking up to the blog hop!! :)

    Kelsey
    embracingmessy.blogspot.com

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  6. Amanda September 23, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Great project! Turned out super cute. Thanks for sharing at I Made It! Monday. Can't wait to see what you link up this week.

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  7. UnknownNovember 14, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    Great idea, Donna! I love it!

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  8. Carrie @ My Favorite FindsNovember 15, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    This is super cute! And so is your "lovely assistant". Thanks for sharing at the Crafty Cornucopia Challenge.

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