DIY burlap cork board

i saw this on Jones Design Company,

if you haven't checked her out.

it is a MUST.

her stuff is incredible.

this is one of my favorite projects recently.

i love it for a few reasons. its inexpensive. its easy. its an adorable gift. or house/office accessory.

and it is just plain CUTE.

Here is a step-by-step tutorial: (let me know how you make-out)

you will need:

::cork board

::burlap- enough to cover the cork board x2

::scissors

::staple gun

::ruler

::sharpie/marker

::STEP ONE::cut two pieces of burlap to fit the cork board. Add about 2-3 inches to each side to wrap around board.

::STEP TWO::With a ruler and sharpie, mark equal increments on your fabric piece {mine are each 3 inches wide}. 

• Draw lines with the ruler and cut. Make sure you cut one piece of fabric with the strips going vertically and one horizontally so that they fit all the way across the board. 

::STEP THREE: staple your strips to the back of the board on your horizontal edge

 

::STEP FOUR: add a row of strips to the vertical edge, and staple them to the back of the board {on one side}.

::STEP FIVE: weave in the horizontal strips {over-under-over-under}

::STEP SIX: staple the ends in place. make sure to pull each strip taut.

::STEP SEVEN::trim excess burlap off of back

and the lovely finished product!
{The "E" is wood covered with fabric...and the flower is made out of some of the scrap pieces of burlap, fabric and lace!}

enjoy!