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Time: 40 mins

My personal twist to a traditional bulletin board
My second project!
I wanted a nice bulletin/Inspiration board but I wanted something better than all those ugly plain brown cork boards that seem to be the only thing stores sell, and if i did come across a unique, colorful board, it was ridiculously expensive. So this is what i came up with. I really like the way it turned out and its so easy to adapt to any room but changing the fabric and frame, speaking of the frame, i love the sophisticated edge it adds. I hope you all enjoy as much as I did!

Posted by Gigi R. from La Cañada Flintridge, California, United States • Published 13th July 2010 • See Gigi R.'s 2 projects »

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Step 1
I'm so sorry for not having pics! This was done ages ago and I wasn't planning on putting it up here.
So anyways, start by gathering your materials:
Styrofoam
Fabric
Picture Frame
Ribbon/Embroidery Thread
Push Pins
Glue Gun
Step 2
ok, start by cutting your Styrofoam and Fabric to size
Cut the Styrofoam to fit in the frame and cut the fabric so that it comfortably wraps around one side of the Styrofoam, then cover one side the Styrofoam in fabric and glue or staple the excess fabric down in the back.
Step 3
Once your piece of Styrofoam is covered with fabric on one side, it's time to add the ribbon/thread. Cut peices of ribbon/thread and arrange them in a criss cross pattern by first laying down all the ribbon/thread for one direction and then the next. Glue the ends to the Styrofoam.
Step 4
Next, add a push pin at every point where both directions of ribbon/thread meet
Step 5
Add glue to the Border of the Styrofoam and press it to the frame to attach it
Step 6
Optional: For a little extra touch, glue decorative ribbon to the side of the frame

and viola! you're done! now just add in all your pictures, cutouts, notes etc

Hope you all enjoyed!