How to Make a Memory Picture Board
A memory board organizes precious photos, cards and notes in a decorative manner. Memory boards are an excellent way to declutter your office or home, according to Good Housekeeping. You can decorate them based on your personal color preference or theme. Your items fit securely between ribbon and soft fabric. The ribbon eliminates damage to special items.
Things You'll Need
- Fabric
- Plywood
- Quilt batting
- Staple Gun
- Ribbon, 1/2-inch wide
- 9 Decorative braids
- Picture hanger
Instructions
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Preparation
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Cut a piece of plywood to 16 inches by 20 inches.
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Cut a piece of quilt batting to 16 inches by 20 inches.
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Cut a piece of fabric to 18 inches by 22 inches.
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Cut 6 pieces of ribbon 30 inches long.
Assembly
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Place the fabric right side down on a large table.
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Place the quilt batting in the center of the fabric.
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Place the plywood on the quilt batting.
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Pull the fabric, one side at a time, around to the back of the cardboard. Staple each side to the cardboard. Stretch the fabric taught. Remember to fold the corners so the memory board will lie flat against the wall.
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Place one piece of ribbon diagonally, from corner to corner, on the front of the board. Staple the excess ribbon to the back of the board.
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Place one piece of ribbon diagonally, from the opposite corner to corner, on the front of the board. Staple the excess ribbon to the back of the board.
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Place one piece of ribbon parallel to the first ribbon, five inches away. Wrap the excess ribbon around to the back of the board and staple in place. Repeat this step on each side of the board. When you are finished, you will see a diamond pattern.
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Screw decorative braids through each cross section of the ribbon, into the plywood.
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Attach a picture frame hanger to the back of the memory board. You can hang the memory board either vertically or horizontally.
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Tips & Warnings
Add felt backing to protect your wall.
Use ribbon and fabric in contrasting colors for interest.
References
Resources
- Photo Credit photos image by reynald lassire from Fotolia.com
