One weekend in August while shopping at TJ Maxx/Homegoods for some items for the twins, I came across a super cute burlap memo board. I was completely sold on the board because it was a french memo board and I knew it would be perfect for an area in my kitchen. 
Well I must have walked around the store a good 10 minutes with the memo board in my basket before deciding that I was NOT about to give them $19.99 + tax for this board, which might I add is faux wood. I had deliberated long enough in those 10 minutes and quickly decided that I would make my own board.
I waited for a couple of weeks and went to Goodwill during their 50% weekend and found this $1.50 frame:
I really like this frame because it was real wood and was a bit wider than the board previously mentioned.
These are the tools you will need for this project:
- Adhesive spray
- Card board {if needed}
- Cork board roll
- Cute push pins
- Fabric/Burlap
- Paint {optional}
- Ribbon {optional}
- Staple gun
- Wood frame
Remove the old picture from the frame. As you can see, the lion was waiting his escape and I let him free! Be careful not prick your finger from old staples. Next you will adhere {spray adhesive} your cork board to the existing piece of cardboard {if your cardboard piece is not in excellent condition, use the old piece and trace a new piece of cardboard}. Handle cork very gently as it may puncture if you are too heavy handed with it {lesson learned}. After your cork dries staple your fabric or burlap to the top of the cork roll.
Select a fun paint color for your board. I already had some OOPS chalk paint that we purchased that was awaiting a project. Allow the paint to dry on your board and add a second coat. After the paint is dry, staple your other piece to the frame and you are finished!
Because I already had several of the needed items, I paid a grand total of $10 and some change for the board and cork board roll. This cost includes the cost of two frames. I made one board {burlap see below} for my kitchen and the other for my office. I paid more for the cork roll than I did for the frame! Now I would definitely say that I was winning. The best part is that is was made with love. It was definitely worth the time investment. I hope that you are so inspired to create a board of your own. Please share your feedback.
With Love,
Tenielle