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March 3, 2016

Quick Restyle| DIY Memo Board

Happy Thursday! Hope everyone is having a great week!

This week marks Restyle It Wright’s one month Blogiversary! What a busy month it’s been!
Thank you all so much for supporting me and leaving sweet comments along the way. I can’t wait to see where this little blog goes. Thank you for inspiring me every day.

I am getting so close to Drew’s Room Reveal and I can’t wait! Checking this big one off the to-do list will be a relief. I’m wrapping up a few last minute details to his room, which includes doing some good ‘ol bookcase styling.
As I was styling his bookcase, I was inspired to collect items I had around the house to DIY a sweet little memo board to place on one of the shelves to hold his mementos.

Without further ado:

How to make a DIY memo board with a cork board, fabric, and push pins
Let’s just start by saying this is the easiest DIY you will ever do and if you’re lucky enough to have this stuff on hand, it will cost you zero dollars.  How’s that for awesome!
Here’s what you’ll need:
Here are the 7 easy steps!
1. Start with any size cork board with a hard backing (usually mdf material). I happened to have a 12×18 board on hand, you know just in case I wanna whip one of these up.
2. Grab some fabric and lay the cork board on top ensuring you have about a 5 inch overlay all the way around. Cut off any excess beyond that 5 inch overlay. I’m realllly bad about knowing how many yards of anything I need so when in doubt, take the piece into your local craft store and they can help you decided how much fabric you need. (yes, i’m the one walking around the fabric store with a 2 ft piece of mdf).
3. Make sure the cork board is lying face down centered on back side of the fabric. If you have a pattern on the fabric, make sure its aligned and not crooked. If you need more assurance your fabric won’t wiggle then before you staple, you could spray some adhesive on the front of the board to help the fabric stick. Once you have your cork board and fabric ready it’s time to staple!  Gently pull the fabric over the cork board frame at the top of the board and staple the fabric to back of the cork board. Next, staple the fabric the same way, gently pulling, on the opposite side. Now both the top and bottom are stapled leaving the sides open.
4. To do the remaining two sides, we are going to fold the fabric a bit to ensure a nice smooth surface in the front and around the frame. I think of this sorta like wrapping a present.  A very flat box present.  Fold the fabric at each of the 4 corners like this:

Then continue to fold up the fabric and staple the same way you did the other sides
gently pulling up and over the frame and stapling into the cork.

When all the sides are complete the back will look similar to this.

 

5. Now it’s time to flip her over and admire your work!

 

As you can see my pattern isn’t perfectly straight, but c’est la vie.  I could should have redone it, but when all was said and done it was hardly noticeable.

At this point you could leave the board as is and you’d have yourself a cute little memo board to hang on the wall or place on a desk, however, I wanted a bit more of a decorative element. So, if you want to add more, on to step 6!

6. Purchase some thumb tacks you like or grab some if you have them lying around.  Depending on the size of your board will determine how many you’ll need. I had these sweet gold ones left over from a memo board I did earlier this year so that’s what I used. (Man, I’m really starting to look like a hoarder!) There are about 25 in a box and for a board this size I used 26 pins. The left over pins are used to pin the items you want displayed onto the board.

7. Once you have your pins, you’re going to line up a measuring tape or ruler next to the side of the board this this:

Starting in the top right corner, we are going to insert the push pins every 2 inches on the edge of the cork board, all the way around with the ruler as your guide. Here’s where you can get creative, if you want them closer together than you can do 1 inch or further choose 3 inches. Totally up to you.
You are going to want to push the pins in right along where the frame meets the cork,
Warning: Your thumbs may go numb.
Once you have gone all the way around, you’re finished board will look like this:
How sweet is that? I love how the gold pins mimic a nail head trim, which I heart.  By choosing pins with a little height to them it adds some dimension to the board, but flat pushpins would work great too! The skies the limit.
Here it is propped up on a shelf.
But you could also hang them on the wall as part of a command center in the kitchen or to display photo’s and memento’s.
I made one earlier this year in Abby’s room with plain linen to display Instagram photo’s.
My thumb was numb for days after doing two of those boards!
The inspiration for this board, however, was my son. I was looking for something to display his boy scout patches, ticket stubs, and other various things he collects.  He’s a sentimental kid that’s so proud of his achievements and this is the perfect way to showcase them. Bonus it adds a little pop of color and design to the bookcase.

 

 
His bookcase isn’t design worthy styling, however, it holds all of his precious memories and he couldn’t be happier. After all, isn’t that what our homes are all about?
Whipped up any DIY projects with items you’ve had on hand? It’s the best!

 

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Comments

  1. Kait says

    March 3, 2016 at 8:11 pm

    I love how easy this is, yet it creates a whole new look for your space. The gold pins definitely add a sophisticated touch. I want to do this when we move into our new house later this year ! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Masshole Mommy says

    March 3, 2016 at 8:11 pm

    I am loving the fabric you chose! I think your memo board came out awesome!!

    Reply
  3. Tanya @ Moms Small Victories says

    March 3, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    Love that fabric. It makes a unique and snazzy memo board. Great job!

    Reply
  4. Emily Glover says

    March 3, 2016 at 10:13 pm

    I love this, it's such a fun way to fancy up a cork board. I need to do this with mine to match my office/bonus room!

    Reply
  5. ana de jesus says

    March 3, 2016 at 11:50 pm

    I love the print and how quick it was to make. Perfect to make for DIY novices like me who need help in the renovation skills department lol!

    Reply
  6. michele says

    March 4, 2016 at 5:25 am

    Your step by step instructions are WONDERFUL! Even I think I can follow them and do this! Thanks~

    Reply
  7. Housewife Eclectic says

    March 4, 2016 at 5:25 am

    This is so darling! I love the fabric that you chose to cover it with. So darling!

    Reply
  8. jillconyers says

    March 4, 2016 at 11:18 am

    What an awesome idea. Simple enough that even I could do it. Very cool.

    Reply
  9. Nikka Shae says

    March 4, 2016 at 7:18 pm

    What a cool idea!!! Hmmm I'm going to need to step up my board!! Haaa!! Congrats on your one month as a blogger. Much success to you!!

    Reply
  10. Heather says

    March 5, 2016 at 2:34 pm

    This is a great idea! I have wanted to cover our three cork boards with fabric for a while now, but haven't done it yet. This looks pretty easy though!

    Reply
  11. Tough Cookie Mommy says

    March 5, 2016 at 2:34 pm

    This memo board is so pretty and I love how you can customize it with the print and design that suits you. I've never been very creative but I think I can totally do this.

    Reply
  12. Ashleigh Walls says

    March 5, 2016 at 2:35 pm

    That is so fun! I love how something fun came from an inspiration for your son, what a sweet project.

    Reply
  13. blythe32 says

    March 5, 2016 at 2:35 pm

    I adore this idea so much. It turns a boring cork board into something more inspiring and fun.

    Reply
  14. Kimberly Stroh says

    March 5, 2016 at 9:47 pm

    That look so cute and easy to make. I need to make one for my guest bedroom!

    Reply
  15. Hil'Lesha O'Nan says

    March 7, 2016 at 12:13 pm

    That's really pretty! I'd love to do something like that sometime.

    Reply
  16. Claire C. says

    March 7, 2016 at 12:13 pm

    Adorable you did a great job! I really want to try this!

    Reply
  17. Megan McCoig says

    March 7, 2016 at 3:54 pm

    This looks really gorgeous. I was looking at buying one the other day, but it looks so simple to make one I may as well do it myself 🙂 thanks!

    Reply
  18. Danity Donnaly says

    March 7, 2016 at 3:54 pm

    That looks really nice. I think even I could tackle a project like this. Amber N

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  19. Fatima Lora says

    March 7, 2016 at 3:54 pm

    What's great alternative to picture frames! I love getting creative with home decor. Thank you for this project. I'm going to pin this on my board so I don't forget.

    Reply
  20. Colette Wright says

    March 8, 2016 at 7:20 pm

    Thanks so much! Nate Berkus for the win!

    Reply
  21. Colette Wright says

    March 8, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    Awesome Kait! Super simple.

    Reply
  22. Colette Wright says

    March 8, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    Thanks Tanya!

    Reply
  23. Colette Wright says

    March 8, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    Thanks Emily! Post some pics when you re-do it 🙂

    Reply
  24. Colette Wright says

    March 8, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    hahah thanks Ana. Very easy to do!

    Reply
  25. Colette Wright says

    March 8, 2016 at 7:22 pm

    Thanks Michele. Go for it!

    Reply
  26. Colette Wright says

    March 8, 2016 at 7:22 pm

    Thanks Fatima!

    Reply
  27. Colette Wright says

    March 8, 2016 at 7:22 pm

    You totally could 🙂

    Reply
  28. Colette Wright says

    March 8, 2016 at 7:22 pm

    Thank you! Nate Berkus 🙂

    Reply
  29. Colette Wright says

    March 8, 2016 at 7:22 pm

    you can do it Jill!

    Reply
  30. Colette Wright says

    March 8, 2016 at 7:23 pm

    Thanks so much Nikka!!

    Reply
  31. Colette Wright says

    March 8, 2016 at 7:23 pm

    you can totally do it yourself Megan! And customize it to your liking!

    Reply
  32. Colette Wright says

    March 8, 2016 at 7:23 pm

    Thank you 🙂

    Reply
  33. Colette Wright says

    March 8, 2016 at 7:23 pm

    Very easy Heather. You can do it!

    Reply
  34. Colette Wright says

    March 8, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    I have faith in you!

    Reply
  35. Colette Wright says

    March 8, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    thanks Ashleigh. What can I say, the boy is a designer at heart.

    Reply
  36. Colette Wright says

    March 8, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    Thanks Kimberly! You definitely should make one 🙂 post pics!

    Reply
  37. Colette Wright says

    March 8, 2016 at 7:25 pm

    Thanks so much!

    Reply
  38. Colette Wright says

    March 8, 2016 at 7:25 pm

    Thanks Claire! you should do it!

    Reply
  39. Paula says

    March 9, 2016 at 11:51 am

    I like the brass nail head tacks that you added. It looks very polished 🙂 and professional! And it's a great place to share your son's patches.

    Reply

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