DIY Vintage Fabric Bulletin Board

Starting with an old picture frame found in our garage (20"x16")

This is where the idea for a bulletin board began!

After discarding the glass and cardboard, I washed and lightly sanded the frame before painting.

I purchased this vintage dress from American Vintage for just $5 at the Rose Bowl Mart

For just $2 dollars I purchased and had cut to size, at Home Depot, a white board...similar to dry wall. 

You can use cork board or anything firm, yet soft enough to pin.

These little guys were found at the same vintage mart for just $4. The woman selling them said that she purchased them in Paris 25 years ago! 

They add a simplistic, sweet touch with a simple hot glue gun. I also sewed on a pocket cut from the same dress to hold pens and other loose items you don't want going missing!

Set your custom fabric bulletin board with your freshly painted frame, secure in place with a staple gun,

and hang in your office or kitchen for an organized,  revived interior!

The great thing about this project is most of the supplies can be pulled out of your closet, garage, and near by art or hardware store. It is inexpensive and easy for anyone to do! Remember, if you don't have a large enough frame laying around your garage, check your near by Goodwill store where you can score a great frame to refurbish for under $6 bucks! And don't forget about your friendly neighbors either...so many of my frames come from local garage sales for just $1.

The same goes for the fabric. Old blankets, dresses, and trims can be found all over the house and add sentimental value and personal touch to your already existing decor.