Wordful Wednesday-Girl’s Room Bulletin Board

by Angie on May 24, 2011

Wordful Wednesday is like Wordless Wednesday, only WITH words. It’s for those of us that can’t contain the chatter, but in a good way. More info. in my tabber box titled WW on the right. Thank you for playing along!

Every once in a while I find a really great craft idea that I have the ability to replicate, and by replicate, I mean copy. Doesn’t replicate sound so much less criminal? :) I guess what I’m really trying to say here is that occasionally I find a craft that I have the ability to copy. And I do. Like this one:

I found an old frame a friend had picked up at a thrift store and covered the back with padding and a yard of fabric I picked up at the craft store. I adhered it with a hot glue, slipped it back in the frame, and voila, a ready made bulletin board. The girls and I wanted to make it look a little more feminine so we made paper flowers as well. Such an easy project and the girls love having a place to hang their pictures and important papers.

Do you have any easy craft ideas that I should know about? If so, please leave me the link so I can check them out!

And, I can’t wait for next week. I’m going to show you what my husband can do when he decides it’s time for a pirate theme!

Don’t forget to hop on over to my co-host Amanda’s place to see what she has to be Wordful about today!

{ 40 comments }

1 Mrs. Cox May 24, 2011 at 8:09 pm: Super cute! I like how it turned out. Nice work I’ve been crafting up a storm for Charlie’s birthday party. It just might be the death of me
2 Runnermom-jen May 24, 2011 at 8:19 pm: I am pretty UN-crafty…you lost me at hot glue But I really like your project!
3 dysfunctional mom May 24, 2011 at 8:24 pm: Not only does it sound less criminal, but ‘replicate’ sounds very flattering to the original crafter. I LOVE this idea, and it sounds like something even I can do! My girls would love it.
4 Allison@Slice of Heaven May 24, 2011 at 8:39 pm: How cute and it sounds so easy. I may have to try something similar for my kids’ rooms!
5 Tabitha Blue Twitter: tabithablue May 24, 2011 at 8:53 pm: Great job… it really is a fun idea… to replicate!!
6 T Rex Mom May 24, 2011 at 9:03 pm: Great idea – thanks for the suggestion. I’ll give this one a whirl.
7 Mrs. Weber May 24, 2011 at 9:15 pm: Love, love love the craftiness! I can’t craft that great, but it is my goal to one day create something so cool I plaster my project all over every single craft link-up. Until then, I’m just dreaming!
8 Cori Twitter: corisbigmouth May 24, 2011 at 9:20 pm: to stinkin’ cute!! I love all the freckles on your little girl! Adorable!!
9 MamaGirl May 24, 2011 at 9:21 pm: Neat-o!!
I’m not “crafty” myself but this one looks easy to do. You make it sound so easy to do! LOL.
10 Mrs. Marine Twitter: mrsmarine May 24, 2011 at 9:32 pm: Good job replicating it! How fun!
11 Galit Breen Twitter: galitbreen May 24, 2011 at 9:35 pm: Love it girl! I’m always motivated by creative ideas like these! XO
12 Robin from Israel Twitter: RobinTA May 24, 2011 at 9:36 pm: That’s really cute, what a great idea for a project!

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13 Deb - Mom of 3 Girls Twitter: debmomof3 May 24, 2011 at 9:46 pm: Very cute! We might have to try making one this summer.
14 Erin Twitter: ErinsMiracles May 24, 2011 at 11:10 pm: So cute!!
I’ll put you in touch with my mom….she makes all kinds of crafty, easy, quick, cheap stuff! haha

And I so can not wait until Pirate week! hee hee
15 Jessica Twitter: mytimeasmom May 24, 2011 at 11:57 pm: I like that idea. I might have to replicate it.
16 scrappysue May 25, 2011 at 1:57 am: such a cool idea, and i love the flowers too!
17 Run DMT May 25, 2011 at 1:58 am: That is so clever! Me and crafts just don’t mix, but this sounds simple enough. Maybe you could do a step-by-step demonstration. The flowers were a nice touch too.

I love pirates! Can’t wait to see what your hubby is up to!
18 Mommy's Paradise Twitter: mommysparadise May 25, 2011 at 2:05 am: Very nice replica, I hope you don’t mind me ‘stealing’ the idea? No, not for my boy, he’s a tiny little bit to young, but for myself.
19 Heather O. Twitter: eatherhaelo May 25, 2011 at 2:52 am: I might have to copy… err, I mean replicate that myself! I have an empty frame with cracked glass that would be perfect for up-cycling into a bulletin board for my girls. Great idea!
20 Claudia May 25, 2011 at 3:20 am: I love, love,love this idea! I am a big fan of “replicating” too There are a few craft ideas over on my blog and a tutorial for making fabric origami paper – check it out if you have a chance.
21 blueviolet @ A Nut in a Nutshell May 25, 2011 at 3:46 am: That turned out so cute!!
22 Stacy Uncorked Twitter: RandomCoolChick May 25, 2011 at 5:08 am: I LOVE how it turned out – especially with the added touch of the paper flowers. I’m going to have to copy…I mean replicate…that myself!
23 Amber's Articles May 25, 2011 at 5:16 am: I love when you can reuse items others will throw away. I am trying to look at every piece of “junk” and ask myself, “Is there any way I can repurpose that?”
24 Ashley Sisk May 25, 2011 at 5:29 am: I used to do that all the time – but that might have been in college. I should bring out the board again. One of my favorite crafty ideas is this one: http://lemontreecreations.blogspot.com/2010/08/long-necklace-holder.html

I’ve seen a few other variations and I still haven’t created my own, but I love the idea. Happy Wednesday!
25 Krystyn Twitter: SeriousKrystyn May 25, 2011 at 5:39 am: I love it! I have a cork board I’m trying to figure out what to do with. I wonder if I can take the back off and give it new life.
26 noelle Twitter: jumpinbeans09 May 25, 2011 at 6:29 am: sounds easy… maybe i can actually pull this off?
love it!
now, how did you make the flower push pins?
27 Evonne Twitter: _MamaJules_ May 25, 2011 at 6:35 am: How cute! I’ve seen similar things where you criss-cross ribbon over the front. You use the ribbon to hold pictures.
28 Cheryl Twitter: Twinfatuation May 25, 2011 at 6:54 am: ADORABLE!
29 Sue Twitter: SueC May 25, 2011 at 7:06 am: That came out great! My daughter would love something like that. I don’t have much crafty stuff going on right now – lol.
30 Kelly Deneen Twitter: kelly_deneen May 25, 2011 at 7:09 am: That is very cute!

I loved having a bulletin board when I was a tween/teen. I still remember how I crammed pics of my friends on every square inch of space and then some.
31 Kristi {at} Live and Love Out Loud Twitter: TweetingMama May 25, 2011 at 7:23 am: What a great idea! I love the paper flowers. Great touch!
32 Sarah Twitter: naptimemomtog May 25, 2011 at 7:48 am: So sweet. Wh
33 Julie {Angry Julie Monday} Twitter: AngryJulie May 25, 2011 at 7:53 am: Looks awesome. We are working on a magnet board for my son’s room right now. We, as in my husband should be soon…I think?
34 Tiaras & Tantrums Twitter: tiarastantrums May 25, 2011 at 7:59 am: love this idea!
35 Stacie May 25, 2011 at 8:22 am: I love the bulliton board idea. Sounds super easy to do.
36 Deborah May 25, 2011 at 7:23 pm: Just found your blog through Amber’s Articles. Love the bulletin board.
37 Sandy@Kasper Suits May 26, 2011 at 7:03 pm: Really cute and looks like you had a lot of run doing this!
38 Kirsten May 26, 2011 at 11:18 pm: Super cute Angie!
39 tori nelson May 27, 2011 at 9:43 am: Cute and (most importantly) simple! As soon as too many glue guns get involved, I have to bow out
40 Kristy May 30, 2011 at 6:53 pm: Hey, I believe that no art is original. It all comes from somewhere. Inspiration is everywhere and does not take away from the “artistry” of it. I love your idea!