Chic Modern Home DIY


Bulletin Board

Bulletin board, note board, memo board or inspiration board, no matter what you call them they have always left a lot to be desired. I have been re-designing these boards since the 80's. I have done 100's of them. I started out painting floral all over the cork face and adding trim to the wood frames, but about 12 years ago I figured out how to turn them into designer pieces for the home. I have been wanting to do one for myself for years but you know how that goes.

You will need:

1. vintage frame
2. cork bulletin board
3. Krylon paint for frame
4. fabric
5. Krylon spray adhesive (non yellowing)

I spray paint whenever I can and Krylon is my favorite.
I painted this very vintage frame with Krylon Gloss White. Cut the bulletin board to fit inside the frame. Clean off cork surface to prepare for adhesive. Cut a piece of fabric to fit board, and then press out all the wrinkles. Follow directions on adhesive, I sprayed both surfaces and applied fabric right away with my adhesive. I had problems with the adhesive in the picture and had to switch to Krylon Spray Adhesive. Trim edges if necessary. Put in frame. I made mine fit nice and snug so I don't have to glue it in and I can pull it out later if I want to change up fabric.



I chose an extra large frame so it would hold quite a bit and a large graphic print fabric in pink for a modern feel. I chose an ornate frame because it softens up a space that is otherwise very modern. I love fabric and often use it as a piece of art and a pop of color in place of artwork!

Posted by Modern Home at 9/28/2011 6:39 AM
Categories: DIY Chic Home
Tags: decorating home decor interior design modern chic diy diy Chic Home projects diy chic
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