PB knock off - Memo Board

"She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands."

-Proverbs 31:13

As promised here is a craft project for those willing hands!  Our Mission is - to make a memo board for a sad, lonely wall (like in my kitchen).  Our Inspiration is - Pottery Barn's way-outta-the-price-range Board!  Our Goal is - to save money, have fun, and make our home a little more homemade.

Here is the Pottery Barn one...

Price $299.00!! yikes

Here's Ours...smaller by choice :)

Price $16.00 - $20.00!

Materials:

1. Chalk Board - this will be the base, so choose a size depending on how big you want your entire board...mine was 23" x 35".  The pottery barn one is 36" x 36".  Price $7.99

2. 12" x 12" Squares Cork Tiles - These come in a pack of 4 at Hobby Lobby...Be sure to used the 40% off one item coupon and these things are a steal!  Price $7.20

3. Fabric of your choosing - you need about a yard.  Price $0.00 (I already had some)

4. Hot Glue Gun - If you don't have one, buy one...it's seriously a miracle worker.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

1. Peg Board

2. Paint for Frame

3. Thumb tacks, magnets, chalk, etc...

Directions:

Step One: Measure your chalk board and evenly divide into square sections.  My 23" x 35" board was divided into 6 equal squares (3 going across x 2 going down).  Therefore, my squares measured 11.6" x 11.6"

Step 2: Cut 4 pieces of cork board to proper measurement.  

Step 3: Cover 2 pieces of cork board with desired fabric using hot glue gun.

Step 4:  Count your squares!  You should have 2 plain cork squares, 2 fabric squares, and an empty chalkboard which will magically become 2 more squares.

Step 5: Assemble squares on chalk board...I like the alternating look.  Once you have a satisfying arrangement, hot glue those babies down.

Step 6: Be Creative!  Embellish your board by adding fabric flowers (tutorial to come), painting the frame, adding pictures, writing messages, etc...

Hope you enjoy making one at home!  Feel free to post a picture if you do.