Rather than leave piles upon piles of lists and to-dos scattered across every available surface of your home this holiday season, craft this festive fabric bulletin board! This is a simple and attractive way to keep track of the goings-on this season. Check out the following categories for a great selection of holiday fabric: Christmas fabric, Hanukkah fabric and Religious Holiday Fabric.
This fabric bulletin will get you through the holidays in organized ease!
You will need:
- A decorative frame or a cork board base (any size you please)
- Festive holiday fabric from your friends at J&O Fabrics 😉
- 2 foam boards (cut to fit within frame)
- Spray paint for the frame (if needed)
- Spray adhesive
- Hot glue gun
- Ribbon and fabric buttons for garnish
- Tapestry needle
- Fabric scissors
- Stapler
- Embroidery floss
What to do:
- Begin with the frame. If you will be paining it, do so first and allow to dry completely.
- Next cut the foam pieces to size, using an Xacto knife and a ruler.
- Apply spray adhesive to one side of the foam board and stack them together, securely. (Two layers are required to ensure enough depth for tacks).
- Prepare the fabric by pressing it smooth.
- Now cut the fabric, leaving 4 inches over the foam board measurements and 2 inches of overhang. Example: If the board is 16×20, the fabric should be 20×24.
- Place fabric face down. Spray foam board stack with adhesive and smooth fabric over it.
- If it makes it easier to work with, trim the corners from the fabric.
- During the process of applying the fabric to the board, you may also use staples to assist.
Garnishing:
- Once the fabric is secured to the board and dry, begin adding strips of ribbon with hot glue as shown.
- Add fabric buttons to the ribbon for more pizzazz by using embroidery floss and a tapestry needle.
- Pro-tip: Separate yours into sections like Events, Gifts and Thank You Notes!
Use deep reds and greens for a festive approach
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