How to Make a Memories Board

Memory boards are easy to make. They provide a great place to hang some of your favorite things.

EditSteps

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    Gather a corkboard and supplies.
   Gather a corkboard and supplies.
2. 2
   

    Place the corkboard over the fabric and trace around it with a pencil.
   Place the corkboard over the fabric and trace around it with a pencil.
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    Cut the fabric, adding an extra three inches (7.
   Cut the fabric, adding an extra three inches (7.5cm) on all sides.
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    Cover the front and sides of the corkboard with the fabric.
   Cover the front and sides of the corkboard with the fabric.
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    Secure the fabric in place with staples at the back of the board.
   Secure the fabric in place with staples at the back of the board.
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    Staple a loop of ribbon towards the upper back of the board.
   Staple a loop of ribbon towards the upper back of the board.
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    Hang the board on the wall.
   Hang the board on the wall.
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    Add pictures, cards or special notes to the board, using stick pins or common pins.
   Add pictures, cards or special notes to the board, using stick pins or common pins.

EditTips

• This makes a cute birthday present.
• Pin ribbon to the board to separate it into different sections. Expand or contract the sections as needed.

EditThings You'll Need

• Plain corkboard
• Fabric (it's a good idea to iron if first or it'll look wrinkly––like in the photos!)
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Stapler
• Ribbon
• Stick pins or common pins