diy nailhead monogram memo board

Here's an easy project for you to add a little personality to any room!
Customize it by chosing your favorite fabric!

This memo board is for a client I'm helping,

 it will go in their teenage daughter's bedroom above her desk.

If you want more details about what we're doing in her room check them out here,

or other areas of the home here.

I couldn't find the size I wanted, so decided on using two cork boards from Hobby Lobby

and secured them together to get the large 36" x 40" board.

Secure!

I used 1 1/4 yards fabric.

Starched and ironed it making sure to remove all wrinkles.

Using 40" strips of nailhead tacks, I aligned them using my level as the guide.

I simply made sure the level was lined up with the edge of my cork board, it gave me a

 2 1/4" wide border.

Continue all the way around your board making certain your fabric is stretched  taut,

and tacking down your nailheads as you go.

On the back secure the fabric with the nailhead tacks.
 I folded mine just like you would if you were wrapping a gift.
Then screw in 2 D-rings for hanging, one on each side about 6" from the top of your board.

Add  a personalized monogram with your nailhead tacks and you have an
oversized custom memo board!

My friend, Cathy @ Room Rx recently shared her nailhead trimmed memo board,

if you missed it check it out here.

She did an interesting patterned border and used a drop cloth for a neutral linen look,
 creating a unique custom board for her office!

Another awesome blogger, Courtney at A Thoughtful Place,
made one in a bright, cheery geometric, she keeps hers by her backdoor for little reminders!
Hop over and see it here.

And, she got followed the tutorial from Emily at Name 5 Things, go here,
who created hers using a pretty crisp, gray and white chevron print!

You're sure to find one that's your style,
 have fun and send me a picture if you create one!

Happy President's Weekend, Friends!

I'm going to be enjoying time with my favorite boys, so I'll see you on Tuesday! 

Joining Tuesday's Treasures @ Uncommon Slice of Suburbia