Fabric Covered Art Tutorial

In an attempt to make my desk area look more welcoming, I wanted to create a larger bulletin board of sorts.  After shopping around at several stores, I realized how expensive large cork boards are and decided to try something different.

Our local Ben's Five and Dime (formally Ben Franklin) had Styrofoam boards on sale 2/$1.50 so that was my solution.

I glued the 2 boards together for a thicker look

I already had the fabric I wanted to cover the board with.  I picked it up on a clearance endcap at Target several months back because I loved the pattern, even though it was originally a body pillow case.

My board was wider than my fabric so I trimmed down the board with a box cutter - very similar to cutting Sheetrock

Start wrapping the fabric around the board and hot glue.. don't be afraid to use quite a bit, we don't want the fabric to become slouchy.

Wrap it like a present

I tried using the screw in hooks on this, but it made the board stick away from the wall more than I wanted so I opted to try to rig some pop-tops for the hanger.

And it's finished... I'm so happy to finally get it hung up on the wall above my desk.  I LoVe this fabric!

Best of luck!  XO

Sorry!

November 17th... how is that possible?

I've been slacking on the posting part of life, sorry about that.  It seems that with everything that goes on during the day the last thing I want to do is get on the computer anymore (when did that day come?!)

I have been continuing on beautifying my workspace and am hoping to get some pictures put up this weekend so stay tuned...

I also have a few more project pictures to get put up!  Hopefully you've been checking out my Facebook page and keeping up-to-date with me!

Talk soon,
XO!

Beautify Step #1

As you may have read here, I am looking to make my creative space more... friendly and accommodating.

I found some time lately to update my cheapo Target 3 drawer storage

After getting some inspiration from Pinterest (where else), I gathered some tools and got started. 

*BONUS   I had all the materials already so it was a very spontaneous creation (the best kind!)

Step 1:  (not pictured)

Cut paper for size of the drawer.  I used a Target Dollar Spot find so the paper I used for this project cost approximately $.10!

Step 2: 

Coat the inside of the drawer with mod podge 

Step 3: 

Lay paper down carefully, gently rubbing into place to avoid bubbles.  (obviously I had some bubbles)

Step 4: 

Allow the drawers to dry.  Be careful when checking to see if it's dry.  Mod podge easily leaks through wrapping paper and I accidently scraped a small piece off when testing. 

Step 5: 

Enjoy your new lovely! 

I can't wait for my next project! 

XO

Creative Space - Before

Most (ok.. all) creations are made on my living room floor.  They only make it back to my sewing room for the last few minutes for the machine work.  Not only does it drive me crazy with the pulling everything out, working, putting everything back... it's killing the hubby!  (Maybe because I'm not super great at putting everything back every time [embarrassed face].

Let me tell you why...
This is my space

I'm sharing a space with a playhouse (separated only by a kid's fence to keep her sticky fingers off the owies)

Needless to say I'm sure.. I HATE IT!

Here's what I'm working on right now:
    *Painting a shelf to hang above my desk to hold nick nacks (buttons, ribbon, misc.)
    *Relining my cheap Target drawers seen here.
    *Organizing my desk drawers to hold things (I think all but 3 are empty... why?!)
    *Finding a more suiting chair for the space

I can't wait to show you how it looks when I'm done.. and maybe one day I'll be able to actually work in my work room!

XO