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    Fabric Covered Bulletin Board

    August 14, 2013 by Ashley Mayes 16 Comments

    Let me give you the back story before I show you what I did. A few months' ago, I saw this at Staples:

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    I can't remember the exact price, but it was something like $24.99 marked down from $160. I called Luke and ran it by him. I told him that I thought it would look great in Greyson's room with some large b/w photos on it. He couldn't really envision it, but said that he trusted me. Well, I bought it. Then, it sat in our garage for like two months. Well, over the weekend it was one of those projects that I just wanted to get knocked out. We brought it up to Greyson's room and the size was great, but the pictures that I wanted to put on it didn't work. I was planning on printing cheaply at Staples or Kinkos (poster prints) and I had my heart set on three side by side pictures. Well, the cheap prints just didn't fit right. So, I got to thinking about where else I could use the bulletin board. We have lots of open space, but I decided that the most embarrassing open space that we have was in the living room. So, in the living room it went.

    fabric wrapped bullentin board

    While shopping at the Goodwill last week, I picked up another Target Threshold window curtain (we have the same one lining our outdoor couch). So, all we did was pull the curtain out and staple it to the bulletin board.

    blogboard on stapling fabric

    closeup of fabric covered board

    closeup of living room pillows

    and how about a little before and after....

    Before:

    Living Room Feb 2013

    After:

    fabric covered board behind

    I just realized that we've changed things up a bit in the living room since I last shared pictures. I need to get on it and share some more.

    Oh, and this project was free. We had everything on hand. =)

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    1. Dawn @ We Call It Junkin

      August 16, 2013 at 11:33 am

      That's such a great way to dress up a boring bulletin board, and your room looks so professional, it could be in a magazine. Good job!

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      • Ashley Mayes

        August 16, 2013 at 1:18 pm

        Thanks Dawn!

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    2. Cassity

      August 16, 2013 at 11:34 am

      I LOVE it! Looks Great!

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      • Ashley Mayes

        August 16, 2013 at 1:19 pm

        Thanks Cassity!

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    3. the cape on the corner

      August 16, 2013 at 1:30 pm

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    4. the cape on the corner

      August 16, 2013 at 1:38 pm

      ok, I don't know why that was an empty comment. love the look here, especially the whole built in thing.

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      • Ashley Mayes

        August 17, 2013 at 7:51 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    5. Yvonne @ Sunnyside Up-Stairs

      August 16, 2013 at 8:10 pm

      The simple projects with the most impact are my favorite and the fact that this was free for you takes the cake! =D Love everything about your after photo!

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      • Ashley Mayes

        August 17, 2013 at 7:50 am

        Thanks Yvonne! There is definitely much more satisfaction (quicker!) with simple projects.

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    6. Gretchen@BoxyColonial

      August 16, 2013 at 8:29 pm

      ooh, very nice! I love that fabric, and it looks great in that space!

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      • Ashley Mayes

        August 17, 2013 at 7:51 am

        Thanks Gretchen!

        Reply
    7. suburbsmama

      August 17, 2013 at 11:59 pm

      This is gorgeous, it really completes the space. If you get a chance, please link up to my linky party going on now: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/08/sunday-linky-21.html

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    8. Amy @ A Blossoming Life

      August 18, 2013 at 10:46 pm

      This turned out to be such a beautiful project! Added the perfect amount of pop and matches perfectly! Love it! I would love if you would share this over at our blog hop http://www.ablossominglife.com/2013/08/frugal-crafty-home-blog-hop-37.html

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    9. Julia @[email protected]

      August 20, 2013 at 2:14 am

      Looks very expensive! Great idea.

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