How to Create a Bulletin Board From Painted Leaf Imprint Fabric

Turn your leaf-imprinted fabric into a useful bulletin board for the home or office. In just a couple of minutes you can create a truly unique piece of art that can be used and appreciated by others. People of all ages will enjoy making these bulletin boards or receiving them as gifts. Read on to learn how to create a bulletin board from painted leaf imprint fabric.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Foam core board cut to size
• Paper-backed fusible web (Wonder Under is one brand) – same size as board
• Painted leaf fabric cut 3 inches longer and wider than board (see related article)
• White electrical tape
• Cording 2 inches longer than board
• 12 thumbtacks
• Iron
• Tacky glue

1. Create your leaf printed fabric (see related story).

2. Iron paper-backed fusible web (paper side up) onto foam core board, following the manufacturer’s directions.

3. Allow to cool for about two minutes.

4. Remove paper from paperbacked fusible web.

5. Center painted leaf fabric over board.

6. Iron in place (from center out) making sure it doesn’t wrinkle.

7. Bring edges to back and glue in place.

8. To keep the edges from raveling and to make the back neater, cover the edges with white electrical tape.

9. Tie a knot in each end of the cording.

10. Use a thumbtack on each side of the board to form a hanger.

11. Place additional thumb tacks on board.

12. Now it is ready to use.

Tips & Warnings

• This project makes a great activity for youth groups. The finished bulletin boards can be given as presents.
• Use novelty printed fabrics instead of the leaf printed fabrics for a totally different look.
• You can add ribbons and other three-dimensional items to add more interest to the bulletin board.
• Be careful when using the iron on the foam core board. It can bubble the paper if it gets too much heat.
• Follow the manufacturers directions for the paper-backed fusible web.