I bought this plain white calender holder at a garage sale for $5. I turned it sideways and an idea instantly came to me! So, here's what I started with.
Its cute and kinda plain...
A few of things you'll need:-Spray paint ( I chose a flat black)
-Cardboard
-Batting
-Fabric
-Hot glue
-Chalkboard paint( pic below) This is the coolest stuff ever! I found it a little pricey but if you shop around you can find it for about $4.
Go ahead and spray paint away! Once it's dry, use the chalkboard paint on one of the sides. I used two coats of it just to be sure that the peg board on the back didn't soak it all up.
You can now measure a piece of card board the size of the other side. Take that an add a half an inch. Having too much and trimming it down is easier than cutting a whole new piece. And just a FYI scissors are NOT ok for cutting cardboard( Im sure you already knew that though). Its painful and slow but I was mid project and feeling a little impatient :)
Mine obviously isn't perfect.
Next comes the batting and hot glue. I put the bandaids out because I ALWAYS seem to hurt myself when Im doing a project like this. Its a "just in case"
Cut your batting the same size as your cardboard and hot glue all the edges down. Then take another layer and do the same thing. You want it pretty fluffy.
Now take your fabric and lay it over the top and then turn your cardboard over. The edges do not have to be perfect as long as it fits your good to go. Then pull the fabric tight and glue it down. Do this all the way around. If you have ever re-upholstered anything this is alot like it. Just with hot glue!
Imperfections hidden! Looking good!
Slip it in and makes sure it's secure and.... your done! I love it! I put it right above my sewing table. I always have scraps, ribbons and coupons and the pin-board is perfect for them!
Love, create, simplify. My words to try and live by. Hope you have fun! If you happen to make this project email me and let me know if it turns out for you!
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