Bulletin Post

After the success of yesterday's desk, I wanted to create more for the apartment, but didn't have too many supplies or ideas that could come together at 10pm on a national holiday. I had, however, previously bought this four-pack of bulletin board squares from Staples, and had read (I can't remember where) an idea to cover cork panels with fabric, staple the fabric down in the back, and make a custom tac-board. I searched my closet for items destined for the Salvation Army and got cutting:




Blank squares; covered squares:



Our new boards are below - and are ready to move with us! (We confirmed today we're closing on Friday, but the sellers will rent from us for a week while they close on their new house)




I'm really not a crafty person - or a patient one - and I work full-time, so trust me when I say that this was super easy. I would recommend cutting out as many seams, zippers, and hems as possible from your fabric (to keep it as light and flat as possible for wall-hanging). I'm a bit worried about hanging these on the wall (especially with the flimsy double-sided tape that came with the pack), but think I can always nail them in securely. Also, I'll need to buy shallow tacs because the board isn't very thick. But I'm excited - I think they're cool!