Guest Project -- Make Thrifty Chevron Bulletin Boards {get organized}!

Hi - I'm Heidi from Budget Wise Home and I'm so excited to be guest posting today! 

For me, the new year is all about getting and staying organized--all on a budget, of course! These fabric covered bulletin boards are my latest office addition to help keep my desk neat and tidy. They were so easy and cheap to make.

I knew I wanted some over sized bulletin boards for my office, so when I came across these two at the thrift store, I snatched them up. Just $3.00 each! One had a little more wear and tear, but nothing a little fabric couldn't cover up.

These are easy to find at thrift stores. I always see a few every time I go.

I spray painted them with 3 coats of the same red I used for my new thrift store chairs.

I cut my fabric to size and then used good old Fabri-Tac to glue it in place. I just worked in small sections gluing and smoothing the fabric as I went along. The fabric is Premier Prints ZigZag Village Blue/Natural from fabric.com

There were a few gaps around the edges, so I gave it a finished look with some ribbon using more Fabri-Tac.

Here they are all ready to go.

I use these to hang pictures, fabric samples, design ideas, paint chips, and anything else that gives me inspiration.

Here is the cost breakdown.

Bulletin Boards: $3.00/each

Fabric: $6.00/1 yard

Ribbon: $2.00

I already had the paint and Fabri-Tac

Total cost for both boards: $14.00!

These are so simple and way more fun to look at than a plain bulletin board. You can customize them to match any space. I hope you're inspired to make your own. 

Happy organizing!

Wow - those bulletin boards are beautiful Heidi!!

I love that chevron fabric!! 

Heidi's blog is awesome - I love all of her organizing ideas and thrifty makeovers!!

{Dresser Revamp}

{DIY Wrapping Paper Station}

{How yummy is this Tiered Cupcake Stand that Heidi made?}

{Children's Artwork Display}

Let Heidi help you become more organized in 2011 at 

 Budget Wise Home!! 

xoxo

PS -- the winner of the

Giveaway is Kim of Nick and Kim!!! 

 Be sure to keep Vintage Wanna Bee Boutique in mind for beautiful, handmade items!!



PPS -- Shelley from House of Smiths is selling this adorable Simplify Decal at GroopDealz today!! For $6!!! Such a great deal!

to get your own, head on over to

groopdealz.com