Ribbon Bulletin Board

by HairBow Center 23. December 2011 06:44

Contributed by Jen!

These ribbon boards are both beautiful and useful!

Select a number of coordinating ribbons. Jen used 1.5" Rock Star, 3/8" Rock Star, 3/8" Silver Glitter Ribbon, and solid Hot Pink ribbon.

Cut your cork board to the desired finished size. We recommend using a thin layer of batting. It can either be tacked in the corners to the cork board or also with a little bit of adhesive.  You can leave off the batting, but it gives a softer, more upholstered look. Don't go too thick or else the thumb-tacks will not stick in the board.Wrap with desired fabric and tack to the back of the board.

Criss-cross the ribbons across the board in desired layout. Jen used hot-glue to secure where the ribbons overlap. Those points should be glued both the board and to each other.  You do not want to glue the entire length of the ribbons as you can slide pictures under the ribbons as well. Another more secure method to attach the ribbon to the board would be to add a small nail or staple as well at each intersection along with the glue and then cover with fun buttons. This will also help create a more uphostered look. Wrap ribbon ends around back of board and tack in place.

Jen glued some coordinating resin embellishments to the corners for extra kick.

Here is an additional board she created as well.  These were made as Christmas gifts for nieces!

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