Hello again, my friends, and happy fall! I’m Sarah from Little Red Brick House and I’m so glad to be back with another project! I thought I’d hop on Maryann’s burlap bandwagon and create a fun project using the lovely fabric.
I’ve had this old bulletin board that we used for homeschooling gathering dust for a few years now and I thought it was high time I put it to use again. It’s in pretty good shape except for a few spots where the cork pulled away from the cardboard backing. The burlap was just the thing I needed to cover those spots.
First, I carefully removed the old frame from the board. I thought it was plastic but it was actually some kind of painted cardboard. I had a little bit of trouble pulling it off because some parts were glued on really well. I used a flathead screwdriver to wedge under the frame and pry it from the board. On some parts the screwdriver poked small holes but I figured it was okay since that part would be covered by the frame later.
After the frame was removed, it was time to cover the bulletin board in burlap. I laid out my fabric in two layers because my burlap was woven pretty loosely. Then I placed the board face down on the burlap.
I folded the burlap under twice and used a manual staple gun to secure the burlap to the back of the board, making sure to pull the fabric tight as I stapled. Then I trimmed the corner fabric down so it wouldn’t be so bulky.
I wanted to frame my bulletin board out with a more rustic frame. First, I used some 1×4 boards with mitered corners. I laid the frame out on the ground and then carefully placed the bulletin board on top, making sure to center the frame with equal space on all sides.
Then I trimmed out the rest of the frame with 1×2 boards placed on their sides. I decided to add this part because from the sides you’d be able to see the burlap stapled the back of the bulletin board. I decided not to miter these boards.
The last step was to apply my favorite rustic stain to the frame. First, I wiped on some Rustoleum Weathered Gray and then immediately wiped it off. The I followed that with a layer of Minwax Provincial, wiping that off after 5 minutes. I love the outcome of this staining method.
I love that I was able to take something old and unused and give it new life! Plus, it fits in much better with my home decor than the original version did.
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Love this project! I have been meaning to do something like this for the longest time…I have a collection of frames just waiting for me! Thanks for the inspiration! Pinning and sharing!
Thank you, Michelle! It has come in super handy and is pretty too, which is always a bonus!
I love how this turned out. The color on the frame is a great color too.
Thank you, Vanessa! I am all about that stain color right now, LOL. I think it fits with the burlap perfectly!
What a great idea to repurpose the bulletin board! I think I have one laying around actually, and would love to do this.
Thanks, Jacquelyn! Mine was seriously wedged in between my fridge and the wall just gathering dust. Now I actually want to use it again!
Oh how I love anything burlap! Very cute little bulletin board. I could always use another one at my house!
Thank you, Gina! Right?! I always have random papers floating around. Might as well organize them and make it pretty!