I will be honest and say that the project I have to share with you today is so simple, I am almost embarrassed to even share a tutorial on it! I made it a while back to serve a purpose in our office and never really intended for it to be a project. However, with the holiday's quickly approaching I started thinking it might make a nice simple gift for a friend or teacher, so here it is. An 8x10 memo board.
The materials I needed for this project literally came from my scrap bucket. Left over fabric, left over batting, an old frame with a broken glass insert, and a folder. That's it!
First I cut the folder down to an 8x10 size (I used a folder because it was sturdy as well as handy.) Then, I mounted the quilter's batting onto the folder using hot glue (of course!).Next, I cut the fabric to size and hot glued it to the folder over the batting as well.
Finally, I used a regular black paint pen to add our initial and personalize it. Then I just simply popped it back into the frame. Simple, simple, simple.
I found some decorative push pins at a local "everything" store and used my new framed memo board in just the right office spot. What do you think? Do you have any scrap fabric lying around that could be transformed into a last minute gift? My frame is a little boring, I can just imagine the possibilities if you actually went out and purchased specific materials!
I'll be linking to these parties this week. Hope to see you there!
Happy Thursday!
Wow! Shazam! LOVE THIS! You think its BORING? SIMPLE? I LOVE IT! TFS!
ReplyDeleteI love it too, perfect gift for teachers and I have LOTS of scrap fabric and frames!! Awesome idea, thank you for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteIt's so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI agree with the other commenters! This is super fantastic and totally tutorial worthy!! Good way to use up scraps, and I'm loving it as a teacher's gift!!
ReplyDeleteJust reading the other comments...it sure would be a great teacher gift!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! You could do this in a windowpane as well!
Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea and how cute for not only teacher's gifts but my 11 year old daughter would love doing this along with me for her friends for Christmas! Thanks for sharing! I love simple! :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great Thursday!
Tammy
yes, simple, but you've got that magic touch that makes everything look so classy!
ReplyDeleteCute and fun! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI think it's great and the plain frame ties it all together nicely! Can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely not boring! The "B" is adorable, the fabric great, and the pushpins are perfect! It's a great project! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this!! What did you put the "B" on with?
ReplyDeletei love it!! some day my crafty side will come out again ;) when it does i must make one of these!!
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ReplyDeletecute project, the little note looks like it was made by MEllen
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Looks so cute!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful board! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute board! Love it :)
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i'm such a beginner at crafts... this is the perfect level for me! i'm going to make one for my sister for christmas :)
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