You’ve all seen my office nook a bunch of times and can I just say, I just love my little space. All 6 x 9′ of it. When we moved in here, I knew this would be the perfect spot for me to create my own little office, just for me. I’ve enjoyed it so much. So, last year I updated the focal wall in lime green paint outlined with the rope trim border.
And now it’s time to update my bulletin board, which I made about 2 years ago. The frame is huge and was a yardsale find for $10. I knew immediately I would put it to good use as a bulletin board in my office space. Since I already had this red bunny fabric in my kitchen and had plenty leftover, I kept it frugal at the time and just used what I had. But, you know that can’t last forever, right? 
Off came the red fabric, down to the foamcore board covered with batting that I started with. By the way, making a board like this is so easy. I bought foamcore board at Hobby Lobby (using my 40% coupons) that would fit my big frame, cut it to fit, and just added batting on top to soften the fabric. If you have a staple gun, that really helps speed things up, but you could probably use hot glue or something else to adhere the fabric.
And you can see I used more of the Hobby Lobby zebra fabric on here, since it goes so well with my black/white/green thing I have in the office nook. It only took one yard of fabric (40% off), so at $9.00 it was an inexpensive update. 
Just pull the fabric taut all around, stapling the fabric to the board. Work your way all around the board, pulling & stapling. Fold in the corners and staple. 
And your board will look like this from the back. 
Add some ribbon trim on the front with tacks. This is not a precise measurement, I pretty much just eyeball it on how to layout the ribbon. Pull that around the back and secure it all. Then, simple pop it back into the frame and shoot some staples all around into the wood frame to hold it all in place. 
And there you have it, a new and improved look with some funky zebra fabric. Luckily, my original green striped ribbon still works great with it.
LOVE it! If you have any old frame laying around, give it a try. It’s great to hold all those calendar items and things you don’t want to lose. Mine will be full again in no time at all.
I also did something with this space that I vowed I wouldn’t do. I posted pics on Rate My Space when I found out they now have a home office category. I’ve heard of a lot of nastiness going on there and vowed that I wouldn’t get involved over there, but on a whim I decided to post my office after I finished this bulletin board and since I love my little space so much. So, if you are so inclined and like to vote for things, pop on over there and give my space a nice rating, please! I figured an office space couldn’t elicit too much negativity. 🙂
Attn: Birmingham bloggers! Would you be interested in a get-together for antiquing/lunch in the near future? I’ve heard about the Birmingham Flea Market at the fairgrounds which happens once a month, so I’m thinking about planning something for Saturday, March 7th. Let me know if you’d be interested in joining up for this fun event. It would be a blast to get a bunch of us together for a day of fun and looking forward to Spring!
Oh that is so cute! I am going to do something similar to a bulletin board I have for my kitchen. Just gotta get the scrapbook paper for it! 🙂 I’ll check out your space and rate it.
Too cute. I have a board in my laundry room without a frame. I think I need to find a frame and really show it off. Thanks for the ideas. I love your blog.
The bulletin board is really cute. I want to make one for my home office and one for my daughter’s bedroom. Thanks for the tut. What is that frame made out of? Have you thought about painting it black? I think that would look really good with all the black in your office.
I love your blog and would love to get together for a flea market outing, unfortunately B’ham is too far for me. If you ever want to head to Nashville though…I’m in.
Your bulletin board turned out great…LOVE it!
I’m definitely going to give the bulletin board a try too. I didn’t realize you use foam board. Thanks for the tutorial!
Rhoda…this bulletin board is just wild (hee hee). As always, I love your use of black and the tutorial is very helpful as well as your breakdown of costs.
I love your office. So clean & neat as well as organized. I need to go spiff mine up!! 🙂
xoxo
Janie
Rhoda,
What a great idea. Love it and your little office area. I need to spruce my office up too.
This is a great idea-I am sooo going to do this in my office (which is green, black, and white conincidently!) And about Rate My Space, I have several rooms posted and have not had much, if any, negativity. I have seen it on other posts. But for the most part, people are encouraging and constructive.
I LOVE IT! This is too sweet. I have a teensy tiny office so I’m always looking for fun ways to spruce it up and make it feel inspiring and cozy.
That is just adorable and it looks very professionally done. Like it came straight from Ballard. And that is a GOOD thing!
Hi Rhoda! I love your office nook. Do you mind sharing the green paint color brand/name? Also how about the green spray paint you used? It’s my favorite color and am wanting to use it as an accent color in my kitchen. Thanks! 🙂
I love it! You really have made a great office space for yourself too!
Quick question if you don’t mind…. I have 2 6 pane windows out of an old house that I am wanting to use along with other antique finds but the only ideas I have been able to see is the hanging picture frames in the panes. The glass is in excellent shape with no flaws so I don’t want to start beating it all out. LOL! Also, I would like something unique. Any suggestions?
The Zebra fabric looks so cute. Love it!
I love it, Rho! Great new look!
Have you posted your office color? I may have missed it.
Rhoda, I am game for the Bham Flea Market. Just let me know!
great re-do, and what a deal on that frame, only $10! I need to move to Bham. People are just giving their stuff away! LOL! Happy Monday!
I really love your office! It is one of my favorites that I have seen. 🙂
Hi Rhoda,
Your office looks great and I love the new bulletin board!
I have been the victim of some nastiness on RMS…now I only post before shots on there to ask for advice…
Stop by my blogs if you get a chance to! I am having 18 giveaways on Bella Casa and 1 giveaway on bella casa news!
Take care
Hey girl! Love the zebra bulletin board, I need to get one made for my office space, and I just happen to have a big ole picture frame with nothing in it!
David and I went to that flea market a few years ago, we got there w-a-a-a-y early and had to wait while some vendors set up. I don’t remember being blown away by it but it’s pretty good. I’m sure you can find some treasures.
See ya!
Judy
Ya know if it's animal print…I'm gonna love it! You did good, Rhoda!
Hey is there a trick to finding bloggers in your city? I would love to find some local bloggers & make some new friends!