I’m not a big fan of putting anything on the outside of my refrigerator. I like to keep it clean and simple. However, I need somewhere to post cards, invitations, appointment reminders, etc. so came up with this covered cork board idea. It’s super simple to make and a great way to display information.
Here’s everything you need to get started:
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cork board*
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fabric*
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buttons
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thumb tacks
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glue gun
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staple gun
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scissors
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needle and thread
*For the cork board, use any size that will fit nicely in the space you will be using it. For the fabric, I used one yard but that will change depending on the size board you choose. Just be sure you measure the fabric to see if there’s enough fabric to leave about two inches on all sides!
Lay the corkboard face-side down on top and in center of the fabric. Cut the fabric so that there is about 2 to 3 inches on all sides. Remember: If you’re using a pattern, make sure that when you flip over the board, the pattern will be straight and not crooked.
Pull the fabric tightly over the edges. Using the staple gun, start at one side and staple down the length of the board. When you get to the corner, make a couple folds {2 or 3} one at a time,
and staple each each fold tightly. {See below.} Continue around all sides of the board.
Use needle and thread to cover the holes in the buttons. This way, when you use the glue gun, the glue will not seep through the holes. Next, using a hot glue gun, carefully glue the thumbtacks to the back of the buttons. {To be even more cautious, I stuck toothpicks through the front side of the buttons in addition to sewing thread through the holes.}
The final product!
Now it’s ready to post anything you like!
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