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Shaped Bulletin Boards
Shaped Bulletin Boards
*** This is similar to a bulletin board I made for an odd shaped nook in
our old house. For the cork board, check building material recyclers (if
you have them in your area) I paid $1.50 for all the cork I needed to cover
a 4'x3 1/2' section of wall :)
~~~~~~~~~~~FWD~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Shaped Bulletin Boards
About this project -
Shaped Bulletin Boards for kid's rooms, kitchen, or office. They can follow a
theme in wallpaper, fabric, books or !?!
This project is rated EASY to do.
Supplies -
Cork type ceiling tile [purchased in states runs about $5.00 per 2'x4' sheet]
I use broken or used tiles whenever possible.
Fabric, 3" larger than finished size of project
Glue, both spray adhesive and bottled white type of choice.
Staples
Serrated or razor knife
Scissors
Imagination
Optional: Ribbon, flowers, raffia, bows, etc., for finishing touches.
Project how to -
1. Draw desired shape on board and cut out with knife of choice. Ceramic saw
or serrated knife with larger teeth works well. Note - The more intricate
shape you choose = more curves, time and patience to cover with the fabric to
make a smooth edge.
2. Spray board with spray adhesive and place face down on wrong side of
fabric.
3. Clip or notch fabric where necessary as you pull to back side to make a
neat, flat edge, before gluing and/or stapling. [I use an electric stapler
with 3/8" to 1/2" staples, no glue.]
4. Trim with desired options. You can add a hanger or nail directly to wall
with small finishing nails, especially in Southern California or anywhere else
you have earth 'shakers'.
* * * Idea Notes * * *
When I taught this craft the store had some neat novelty prints that I used
for the theme of the shape. One was balloons, so the shape was a hot air
balloon with a small basket attached with ribbon that held pencils & pens.
Another had tea cups so I made a tea pot. Originally, I matched wallpaper that
had hearts on it. This also works well for Southwest interiors by cutting out
a Joshua tree, cactus, or a pueblo if you really want to be creative with
fabric and paint. Usually, the simpler the shape, the more impressive. You can
match kitchen curtains, plastic bag holder, or scissors holder -- whoops
another craft!
Scissors Holders are made from toilet paper tubes covered with fabric or paper
or !?! Ribbon or string attached to the top through holes on each side makes a
nice handle to hang the holder from. Just make the strings long enough to get
the scissors in and out of easily. Enjoy!
This project was contributed by: Kallen
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