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Burlap Bulletin Board

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I have needed a bulletin board for my office area for months. I stopped at a thrift store and found this one for $1.50.






I took upholstery tacks ($1.39/pack at Joann's. I used 1 pack.) and spread them out evenly along the sides, obviously I am in the middle of this task ha.




I then took the tacks off, stretched burlap around it and took little nails and secured the burlap on the back of the bulletin board. Flipped it over and re-pushed in (is that a word?) my upholstery tacks. Hung it up and LOVE it!




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  1. ShandaJuly 8, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    You inspired me to dress mine up. I don't like floral and frills but this is nice.

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  2. MeganJuly 10, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    This looks really cute. I love the look of burlap. Great flea market find!

    megan
    craftycpa.blogspot.com

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  3. HollyJuly 11, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Brandi, your bulletin board looks great! The tacks add a nice touch.
    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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